J Marcel

I absolutely LOVE this shop! So many unique finds at an excellent price point. The customer service is always wonderful too. Plus there are amazing sample sales! I look forward to every visit, and I always leave with a big bag of goodies!

I’ve passed J Marcel shoes many times in the six years that it has been here on Hope Street, but never ventured in until today.
I was greeted immediately by a friendly employee and while I browsed the perfumes, she offered me useful pieces of information about the business and it’s products. That is exactly the kind of conversation I’m looking to have in a retail store!
They offer a wide variety of shoes (at deep discounts, but not used) as well as clothing, jewelry, accessories, and even scents for body and home.
While I did not purchase anything, I can definitely see myself returning to J Marcel, especially if I’m looking for a new pair of heels for a big party and don’t want to spend an arm and a leg.
All in all, a very nice retail experience!

Great selection. Amazing staff. Very friendly and attentive! One of my favorite stores.

I was so disappointed when Blue Suede in Warren closed. I finally got a chance to check out J. Marcel, their sister store and was happy to see the same eclectic mix of merchandise.
I have hard to fit feet, so while I look longingly at the shoes, I’ve never actually bought any. The jewelry prices are reasonable and I always get compliments on items I buy here. On a recent trip I bought earrings, a necklace and a bracelet for around $ 50. Not too shabby. If you see a piece of jewelry you like, buy it! Chances are it won’t be there when you go back. I’ve learned that the hard way. There is a nice scarf selection as well.
Like them on Facebook to learn about sales and other promotions. It’s definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

Yes, I am a shoe-​aholic, but J Marcel is so much more than shoes. (HOLD ME BACK!) Every time I go in, it is hard to find something that I don’t «need». They have quite a eclectic mix of brands and styles, from Converse to FRYE to Robert Clergerie (yes, I treated myself to a pair, originally $ 500, I paid less than $ 100 SCORE!).
Sometimes it is hard for me to focus on the shoes because of all the other eye candy… purses, jewelry, scarves, hats. Every way I turn, there is something new and sparkly! Right now I am loving their little «everyday» earrings, spring headbands and wristlets. But they also have a ton of hip, funky purses, chunky unique necklaces and a myriad of scarves, all very reasonably priced. They really do carry pieces that would appeal to a wide range of styles.
Oh, and their inventory is ALWAYS changing. Each time I go in, there is even more stuff that I «need». They keep it fresh and interesting. Can’t wait for the spring shoes!

I have big feet. It’s one of those things that I’m pretty self conscious about and I have found that I am pretty much limited to shoe shopping at DSW for shoes. It’s a sad sad experience to walk into a shoe store and find that they don’t even carry my size. So, I have never thought of trying a place like this, until now.
At the Hope Street Holiday stroll, I decided to give each and every store a try. During my first visit on this night, J Marcel totally wowed me. Of course, my first question was whether they would have my size. Oh hey, is that a whole rack of my size? Nice! Next, will they have anything I like? Ooooh, what are those black boots all about? Oh, but they’re probably going to be ridiculously expensive. What? Only $ 50? Sold!
This was probably the fastest shoe shopping trip ever. But before I left, I had to check out what other surprises this store had for me. And I was pleasantly surprised by their reasonably priced jewelry and purses. I ended up buying a few pieces for me and other people for Christmas and returned a week later for a little more retail therapy.
One head’s up. They don’t have electronic check out so if you’re going to use a credit card it takes a little bit of time to check out, but this definitely does not deter me for my new local find.

Suede Michael Kors wedges for 50 bucks? Yes please.
Ok, so I may have found my new obsession. J. Marcel Shoes. This little shop on Hope St. is absolutely fantastic and there’s always something new.
I’ve been here a few times and have picked up everything for Michael Kors wedges to leather INC boots to adorable earrings.
I love this place and the service. Will I be back there? Duhskies.

I stop in to J Marcel a couple times a year, and almost always leave with something. Interesting necklaces, inexpensive scarves in zippy colors, cute and comfortable shoes, even perfume. A necklace once caught my eye, but before I bought it I noticed a very small flaw. I pointed it out to the salesperson, and they got another one sent over from their other store within a couple days, and even gave me a small discount «for my patience» I was impressed, and my loyalty was assured. So happy to have them in the neighborhood.

I’ve found some great accessories here at reasonable prices. You can also sign up for their emails for advance notice of sales and promotions.

While I’ve been into J Marcel on numerous occasions, I have to admit I’ve never actually purchased anything here. The selection is massive, eclectic and every-​changing, but nothing has actually ever really appealed to me enough to purchase it.
They carry tons of shoes, handbags, jewelry and other accessories that run the gamut from demure to sexy to funky and quirky, and everything is at a discount price. They also have a room in the back full of item on super-​sale, for those looking for a real bargain.
The location is great; Hope Street across from CVS and a few doors down from Seven Stars and the bank makes this spot ideal for shoppers. Perhaps one day I’ll find something that I can’t live without…

This place can be lethal, so if you’re just browsing, leave your wallet in the car. I’m talking about rows upon rows of discounted midrange name brand shoes. Yesterday was my third time in the store and I saw everything from Nine West to Franco Sarto, Tommy Hilfiger to Miss Sixty. I walked out with the most beautiful pair of ruched black sued, spike-​healed booties, size 10, for $ 35. And I had to walk away from about three other pairs because I wasn’t supposed to be shopping.
They do a wonderful job at curating fun contemporary, borderline costume jewelry, which is all priced a point where you can buy one for your friend’s birthday and one for yourself too. The back room is full of deeper discounts and I saw everything from sunglasses to winter earflap hats made in Nepal, and of course shoes.
You are limited to what’s on display in your size, but don’t you just love the thrill of the hunt?

No Dixie C you are mistaken. I did return my shoes and I DID leave my contact info. I did get a phone call to my house from a man from J. Marcel and we discussed the problem. He understood my situation and said that he could not speak for the owner and that he would have her call me back to further discuss the situation. After that first callback I never heard a response from the owner. So I feel that the problem was not solved.
Please don’t say I was not interested in solving this.
I live in the neighboorhood and do not post negative things about local shops for no reason.
I will be more than happy to walk up and leave my phone number again, but honestly at this point I am not interested in giving your store a cent.
Dixie C ask around because someone did call me back and had no response for the problem.

I LOVE this place. Never had a better shoe-​shopping experience. Its easy to browse the expansive collection and I feel right at home at J Marcel Shoes. The owner is the friendliest woman ever, and the employees are all super awesome and very helpful.
5 STARS!
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This is one of those rare finds you hope for in a little shoes-​n-​more store tucked away on the East side. My wife is ADDICTED to this place.
Lately I’ve also been seeing a lot of other fun stuff finding its way in here besides shoes… scarves, cool tote bags, and some very hip jewelry & knick knacks.
Since Thayer street took a nose-​dive after its corporate takeover, it’s really nice to see little stores like this finding their niche close by.
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I agree 100% J. Marcel has GREAT shoes, SUPER styles, and FRIENDLY sales people. I’ll be there this week to get my Fall shoes and Winter boots! They are WORTH the ride from Boston for the values.
DIRECTIONS:
Take 95 S, Main Street Exit, and then on Main Street turn left onto Rochambeau. At the end of Rochambeau, take a left onto Hope Street and continue down for about 3 blocks passing the Citizen’s Bank. On the 3^rd block, J. Marcel Shoes is on the left side of the street.

Yay! Finally another shoe store on the East Side! I love J. Marcel Shoes! It just opened up… Sorry I don’t have the exact address, but it’s on Hope Street right next to Studio Hop. They has discount shoes!!! What more do you need to know? It works like the old shoe department in Marshalls (look at your specific size and see what she has that’s discounted…)
Also, there’s a designer shoe section in the back. The prices were great and the woman who worked there was very friendly. Not too pushy and very easy to talk to! I definitely recommend stopping in there if you love shoes!