DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

Women’s shoes tend to be the big thing here. not much in selection for men, and nothing at all for kids.
They do have a constant clearance section, so this is why I come in (to see if there is anything new on clearance that I must have).
Their clearance is marked by colored stickers and each color coordinates to the amount of % off the sticker prices. They have signs posted on top the shelves so you can look to see the discounted price as well based on percentage, this is quite helpful.
The staff on the other hand do not interact with the customer much at all. So if you like no contact shopping this is the place for you.
Be sure to sign up for their rewards program to get discounts and offers in the mail.

When I go to a show warehouse I do expect it is going to be a little cheaper then walking into a designer shoe store. This place is just too expensive for what they offer and they don’t offer children’s shoes at all. The staff was friendly.

When did it become so hard to find simple, classic sandals?
The hunt is on as spring has sprung. I am hunting for a simple pair of white sandals. I wasn’t aware this would be so incredibly hard to find.
DSW has thong sandals, sandals with heels, platform sandals, sparkly sandals, and every other sandal in between but no simple sandal to be found. These shoes were much more decorative than what I had wanted but that may be your thing. However, I crave the classic shoes that will last several years and not go out of style. This isn’t the place to find those.
The customer service were polite and attempted to be helpful. I appreciated that even if they did look at me like I had three heads when I made my request. I guess no one wants simple shoes anymore.
Come here to find fancy, schmancy shoes but keep hunting if you are looking for a simple, classic style.

Most people like to sail the seas on a schooner. Or to simply sunbathe on the expansive deck of one docked in a sunny coastal bay. The grand scale, the breadth of the bow, the immense capacity of these vessels is breathtaking.
Me? I need two schooners. One for each foot.
Which is why I’m so grateful that DSW carries «Size: Amazon» shoes. Some of them even make my Sasquatch feet look slightly dainty. Okay, dainty-«er».
Thanks DSW… for helping me reconcile with my clown feet.

I’m going to let you in on a secret. I don’t like shopping. Crazy right? When I go shopping, I have a specific purpose, I’m not a browser. For this trip, I was looking for two new pairs of summer sandals — a white pair and a black pair. I chose DSW because I know they have a huge selection.
I walked in, and was instantly greeted by a friendly employee. I made my way around the store, which is conveniently organized by heels, flats, sandals, tennis shoes, etc. Women’s on one side, men’s on the other. This is great when you’re in a hurry, because you can go straight to your section. My favorite section is the clearance section, which is located at the back of the store. Unlike some stores that constantly look like a tornado has just gone through, this store is always perfectly organized. The shoes in the clearance center are all an additional percent off, with color coded stickers, with a nice chart above each rack showing the final price after each discount. I was lucky that day and found two pairs of sandals right away! So I grabbed those two, and still took a quick pass through the sandal section on the main floor. They have a really great selection — from the inexpensive, to the more expensive/​name brand choices. They have comfy and practical, and foot-​killing, sexy heels. The store is huge, which is nice because the aisles are nice and wide.
I like that there are full length mirrors rather than just the little mirrors by the floor. I want to see the whole look with the new shoes, not just from the ankle down!
Finally at check out, I was greeted by a friendly employee, who checked my shoes, confirmed that I was buying the size I intended to buy, and confirmed that the shoes were each the same size. She told me about their members program in which shoppers earn points towards rewards. I said «sign me up!» because I love stuff like that! She told me I will be receiving a $ 10 coupon in the mail within three weeks — at which point I will definitely go back to buy another pair!

The gym’s more of a fashion show these days than a place to work out for many. You’ve almost got to be in shape before you set foot through the door, and then you got to be rocking the latest Lululemon if you’re a lady, and you better be sporting that Under Armor if you’re any kind of a man apparently. Well this homey don’t play that! But I started going consistently a few weeks ago and while my manly Merrill day hikers do the trick on the trail, they just weren’t cutting it on the treadmill… ok the elliptical.
DSW has come to my rescue many times when I’m in need of footwear. Though their selection of shoes can be limited, they always have a handful of footwear for each function. Whether you’re walking the runway (who does that?) or running round the track, if your needs aren’t too specific, they’ve got the solution. For me, it’s about width, and while I can get by with standard sizes in certain brands, comfort is sacrificed, so the wide widths are necessary.
DSW always has New Balance, which is available in my size, and on this latest visit I learned Saucony does too. I have to really get a feel for a shoe before I buy it, so it can take a while for me to make a decision, so I appreciate the self service style of DSW. There are always employees on the floor if you did need assistance though.
For someone with hard feet to fit, I’ve been successful with shoe shopping on multiple occasions at DSW, and I’ve seen my fiancée take off with far too many pairs at one time, which makes me think the prices are pretty darn good too.

The only place in town I will buy shoes from now on. After a bad experience with a purchase at the men’s Warehouse (evidently the guy that «guarantees it» got sacked and the shoes I bought 6 mos ago and have worn maybe a dozen times aren’t guaranteed) I dropped in at DSW… It’s laughable, I got a pair of Kenneth Cole loafers for $ 26! Yup, 26 bucks. My first stop in the store is the sale rack in the back.
However, they have every day low prices, so if I don’t find something I like back there it’s all good with their regular selection.
Do yourself a favor, shop here first, you can usually walk out of DSW with two pairs of shoes for the price of one elsewhere!

They had only one pair of the dress shoes I wanted in my size but they had clearly been returned (some scuffs on the soles and a crease in the leather). The young lady who helped me introduced me to Chris the manager and he went beyond my expectations by giving me an additional 50% the already-​discounted price. I’ll definitely be back!

They have competitive pricing on a decent variety of shoes. For a discount warehouse, they keep the store clean and the shoes are well stocked in a variety of sizes. It seems like if they run low on sizes of a certain shoe, they move it to the clearance section and mark the price down at least 30% (according to the color-​coded stickers).
Shopping on
is easy but delivery is somewhat slow, but on the bright side, returns can be made in-​store. I’ve only ever run into an issue once while making a return. I used $ 2 in store credit and $ 100 on my debit card for the purhase but the online purchase receipt didn’t specify this so they wanted to refund my entire purchase on store credit. Unfortunately, DSW headquarters customer service was closed so I had to call and return to the store the next day. Everything was figured out and my return was processed smoothly.

I don’t think the selection in this store ever changes. They have the same shoes every time I head in there (even when my visits are 6 months apart).
Prices are great if you can actually find something that is new or tempting…
I want to save money on stuff I actually want to wear, not buy cheap shoes that went out of style months ago.

They have rows and rows of shoes. From trendy to sexy to classy! The staff is friendly and helpful.
Don’t forget to check out their clearance racks in the back. They usually have good deals there! If you find shoes you like at your size, you better grab them quick because they won’t last.

What’s more exciting than stumbling onto a great store when you’re on vacation, then coming home to find that they’re opening a location in your town? I went to my first DSW in Madison, WI, while visiting a friend, and was dazzled by the sheer magnitude of shoeosity. Just months later, Reno got its own DSW, adding a badly-​needed new option for those in search of cute shoes.
Mind you, DSW is not Payless. When they say designer, they mean it — you’ll find shoes from Kenneth Cole, Skechers, Steve Madden, and Anne Klein, all the way up to Prada and other names I’m too poor to know. They carry men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes, ranging from athletic to casual to formal occasion. And it’s not junk from two seasons ago that they’re trying to squeeze the last scraps of life out of — many of the styles are current and you can find them in regular department stores, but for much more.
Usually, I head straight to the back where the clearance is. Color-​coded tags tell you how much of a percentage to take off to get the final price, and with a little digging, you can find cute, brand-​name shoes for about $ 20. I got a pair of dressy Aerosoles (not just for orthopedic grandmas anymore) that I’ve been really happy with, especially because I can gloat about the price.
Dedicated shoe lovers will also appreciate their club card, which rewards you with a free pair of shoes when you hit certain spending goals (I think it’s one pair of shoes for every $ 250 you buy). Don’t come here expecting rock-​bottom sales, but if you want quality shoes from brand names you actually recognize, DSW is a good way to ease the strain on your wallet a bit.