Beck’s Shoes

This may seem odd, buying safety shoes for work was fun. I was helped with my quest by a man named James. I was not being very decisive so James suggested he could bring out a few of his recommendations for me to try. While he was in the back I picked out a couple of styles, yep he brought similar ones out.
He was pretty good natured and laughed at my stupid jokes, (well they were pretty funny). I have some issues with support in the shoes, James had me stand on a fancy foot machine that picked out some Superfeet inserts that made my feet feel… well, they felt Super. :)…
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(I normally do not right Unilocal reviews but just had to for this occasion.) I recently needed boots/​shoes for a BMW technician program I am in so I decided to head to becks because they were just up the street! I had already looked at shoes online and had pretty much decided on what shoe I wanted before I came in. (CAT boot.) When I first walked in I was promptly welcomed to the store (Something you usually don’t get much of nowadays.) and proceeded to look at some boots along with trying to find the one I was originally looking at. This is when one of the best employees I have ever dealt with anywhere (Seriously.) Veronica came to assist me, She asked what I was looking for and I told her that I had pretty much decided on a boot before I came in, she said no problem let’s get your feet measured! after that she took me over to a machine that checks your foot pressure (Pretty cool if you ask me.) and her «analysis» of my feet made perfect sense of some pain I would experience when standing for a long time. She then proceeded to go to the back and grab my boots and different insoles to see what I would like best. After walking around and trying both insoles I came to my decision, see said okay let me get these insoles cut and put in the boots for you. (You won’t get that service at some big store.) See also laced up the black laces I wanted on them as well! All in all for boots, insoles, and laces it was still under $ 200! I couldn’t even get a better deal online! let alone the service that Veronica offered, I had my feet measured, pressure checked, insoles fitted, and new boots with me all in under 20min!!! This is by far one of the best experiences I have had at any retail store, you could tell that Veronica really cared that I left with boots that were PERFECT for my feet and she nailed it. Will come back and definitely recommend!

I needed a pair of hiking shoes for a trip to Southeast Asia last summer. I have been a big fan of Ecco and The Walking Company, but wanted to give the local store a try. I am SO GLAD I did! Beck’s is exceptional! I managed to hike for 3 weeks without a single blister thanks to the time and energy the staff put into finding exactly the right shoe and sock combo.
As for price, they are very reasonable, especially if you consider the level of service you are being provided. You might be able to find the shoes cheaper on Amazon, but Amazon won’t measure your feet, make (quality) recommendations, and make sure you get exactly what you need to be comfortable in your next pair of shoes.
Give Beck’s a try– you won’t be disappointed!

Visited the store after finding out they sell Superfeet insoles. The staff are very friendly which is always a plus! I think the lady who helped me was Vanessa, but she was super helpful, knowledgeable about the product. These insoles are not cheap, I wanna know what makes them so special you know. She sold them to me without being pushy. Ended up buying a ice sock too. Great little store, super helpful and friendly staff too. I like

I love this place. I’m one of those people that will have a bad if my feet hurt. I fell in love with the shoes at Becks because they are all so comfortable and good for your feet. The quality of the shoes are not cheap so don’t expect to pay cheap prices. I’ve learned at this point in life good shoes cost good money.

I’m writing this on behalf of my mom. She has really bad feet and Bryce went above and beyond to help her find the right shoes! Think of Beck’s when your needing a pair of shoes… ask for Bryce Barrow!

I was at the san lorenzo store and needed new work shoes was helped by Dakota J. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. I had to exchange my shoes and she helped me again in a very friendly manner. Great job guy’s

I took a friend with serious foot problems to Beck’s because I knew she would get very attentive service, unlike that of a crowded shoe store in the mall. Cory assisted her for over half an hour, measuring her feet, making suggestions, trying many shoes. My friend left with lovely shoes that fit beautifully. i’ve always found the staff at Beck’s to be very knowledgeable and helpful. They take pride in their business. I will always go to Beck’s.

I got a new job that has me on my feet most of the day, and at the end of my first day my feet and lower back were just killing me. Kelle K told me about Dansko shoes and how they’re made specifically for standing all day, so I did some poking around on Amazon and found a few styles I liked. To be honest, I went into Beck’s with the intention of just verifying the size that I would need, but when I checked Amazon against their prices, they were only $ 4 more than Amazon, and they had my size.
The salesman had me stand on a machine that shows where all the pressure points are on my feet, and sure enough they’re in all the spots where my feet hurt the most, so he explained the benefits of using inserts. The Dansko shoe felt great out of the box, but when he took out the stock insert and added a pair of Superfeet, oh man, what a huge difference. Kelle mentioned that she gets a discount on Superfeet at her work and suggested I get them there, and the salesman said he’d give me that same percentage, but off of the shoes. Sold! I got a nice pair of Dansko Wynn shoes in distressed brown and a pair of Superfeet for a bit under $ 200. Definitely the most money I’ve ever spent on a pair of shoes, but they’ll last a really long time, and I can use the inserts in all of my existing shoes. I’m calling this a win.

My boyfriend and I went here looking to buy steel-​toe boots for his work. We found not only the perfect boots, but also outstanding customer service. Whilst everyone at Beck’s was polite and helpful, it was Kristin that saved the day. We came here knowing next to nothing about what we wanted to purchase, just the type of boot and the reimbursement limit. Kristin was knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and incredibly nice! She helped us find a pair that met all our requirements (which we were figuring out along the way!) I highly recommend Beck’s over any large chain shoe store. They’ll get you what you’re looking for!

The customer service here sucks, I went in twice with 15 minutes of each other and didn’t get greeted at all. The first time I was just looking at the shoe selection, the second time I walked up to the register while there was an employee right in front of me and she didn’t say one word.

I walked in and a very nice gentleman helped me right away. I needed work shoes that were comfortable but had height because I’m short and I like being able to see over the counter:) He knew right away where to show me shows and the kind I needed for being slightly flat footed. I was beyond happy with my service and my purchase. I’ll be back.

I am so glad that we have Beck’s in this area.
I’ve realized that independent shoe stores seem to be going the way of the independent book stores… vanishing off the face of the earth. I don’t want that to happen to Beck’s because it one of the few surviving shoe stores in this part of the Bay Area. I love that it is a family owned, full-​service shoe store that carries a very nice range of shoes in a range of hard-​to-​fit sizes.
I have feet that are an odd size and very hard to fit, and always feel discouraged when shopping for shoes (including Nordstrom’s, where I can never find anything that works!). But today I’m walking on air because I found not one but three pairs of shoes that are comfortable and fit me perfectly. And our sales woman Cheryl even ordered another pair in my size… can’t wait for them to arrive.
Yes, I can (and do) order shoes online, but it is always so hit-​and-​miss as for fit (and requires packing them up and sending them back when they don’t work), even more reason I feel delighted to have such a great store nearby.
A few things to know:
1) There is a table with shoes on sale — buy one pair of regular-​priced shoes and get one pair of the sale priced shoes for 50% off. Sweet.
2) If you are adventurous, they let you go in the back stock room and rummage through the shelves to find something you like — you can immediately see what’s in stock. If you don’t want to search, they’ll look for you.
3) If they don’t have it in stock, they will order your size, so if you find a shoe you like, get a special order.
4) Very thorough selection of shoe inserts, orthotics (including Birkenstocks), and socks of all kinds. They know what they’re talking about for orthotics if you need arch support or have plantar fascitis.
5) They also carry some cute handbags!
Prices are competitive — especially if you get a pair of the sale shoes — they are not just the «losers» either; a nice selection of cute shoes in-​season.
Tip: On your trip to Beck’s, stop at the adjacent Starbucks, browse the music at Rasputin Records next door, or pop into the Big 5 Sporting Goods store for something fun. .
I feel so lucky!!! Thank you Beck’s!

I used to like this store more a few years ago for their choices in sandels and comfortable shoes. They don’t have that big of a selection any more.

I have a severe case of Plantar fasciitis and my podiatrist recommended some inserts for my shoes after I come out the boot. I had seen Beck plenty of times because its close to stores I frequent. Anyway, this was my first time inside and they have EVERYTHING I need for my foot, a sleeping apparatus, house slippers, an arch bandage, Superfeet shoe inserts, sandals for people with Plantar fasciitis. So, I’m very happy now and so are my feet, I will be going back to get some sandals for the summer and the house slippers.

Ok, I really needed shoes and spent a bit more than I planned, but it’s shoes and we need good ones to feel good, right?
So, I go in after a day of a lot of walking (just got back from the A’s game). I’m wearing a pretty old pair of sandals and my feet smell of funky funk.
Darnell, the angel that he was, says he wants to measure my feet. So, I (reluctantly) take off my sandals and apologize for the smelllll… the lingering funk of old sandals, old feet, and a lot of walking…
So, I proceed to tell him what I’d like, he brings out a whole bunch of different shoes for me to try. I end up getting my standard work shoe — a black Keen, and then he shows he these sandals… pretty, gladiator sandals with a cute embellishment. I could not say no. (also got a pair of Crocs, shoe powder, and a pair of socks).
They have a pretty decent selection of shoes. even for my VERY hard to fit foot size. I’m sure anyone with a 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 could easily find what they’re looking for.
I also believe in supporting SLz businesses. that’s another reason to shop at Beck’s.
And, Darnell. he was a very sweet and patient cust svc rep.

I walked into Beck’s Shoes today to try and find sandals. I’ve never found sandals that fit very well before, so I was expecting to spend a while and visit several stores before I was done. But the very first pair the salesperson at Beck’s found for me fit like a glove! And it wasn’t expensive either.
Edit: Dropping them a star. The place was still great, but the sandals didn’t stay comfortable.

I had never browsed shoe stores for work shoes until I came here, though it wasn’t for my own needs. Steel toe or composite toe, they’ve got both. Problem is, they’re super expensive! Most were over $ 100, if not over $ 150, depending on what type of shoe/​style you select. Even more problematic, there is a major shortage of smaller shoe sizes for shorter people (Asian women are generally not the tallest in the world, just saying).
The product side has enough issues, but as for the service aspect, oh jeez. The woman was a very unhelpful, ignorant oddball. You could tell her what you need, and she’ll make a remark about how you’re wrong and that you don’t actually need whatever it is that you said. She’ll even tell you that the labels on the shoes are wrong. Well then why are they attached to the shoes?! She couldn’t offer suggestions or follow through with requests. When asked to call another Beck’s location for availability of specific shoe styles (many companies like Macys will offer this service), she would agree to do so, leave, take forever to return, and begin helping someone else. She provides you with no results. Why? Because she «forgot.» Once you remind her again (and again and again, maybe 5 times), she will tell you that she was just about to go make that call for you, but instead, she just leaves you again for another 10 – 15 minutes or so, returning to help someone else.
If you see this lady, steer clear! Save your time and money and go elsewhere.

Short but sweet…
I have been coming here for years for work boots. Steel toes and all.
ALWAYS great service to be had. ALWAYS.
Pricey? You may think so at first… But sometimes you have to pay some $$‘s to receive quality goods. Sure, go to W’Mart across the street for their «service» and be back in three months because of the hole in your «kicks».
Beck’s is an excellent shop!

This place fell short.
I came here to purchase some work boots (steel toe) and was pleasantly surprised by the large selection. After a few minutes, I found what I was looking for and asked to get my size. After a few minutes, the box came out but there was only one shoe. He looked around while I tried on the perfectly fitted boot. I fell in love with it. As Ace Ventura would say, «Like a glove!»
A few minutes went by and it turns out, he can’t locate it’s pair. Darn. He tells me, that’ll order one from another store or the factory. «Sounds great,» I tell him. I wasn’t in a hurry so it was no problem. I give him some basic info and was told I’d hear from him by Friday (it was a Tuesday at the time).
Friday came and went but I didn’t think much about it. Tuesday rolled around and I remembered that I had ordered boots. I called the store and got no answer. I rang them again, no answer. I called a few hours later and finally got through to only find out that the truck was there and if the boots are on it, I’d get a call. Before I could get a word in edgewise, the dude hung up.
I call on Wednesday and got the same run around. Thursday, same thing. I started to get irritated by this point. Every single employee I talked to seemed to be incompitent in the dealings of orders. No one seemed to know how a computer worked, nor how to locate my boots amongst a wall of shoes. I was asked for my information three or four times each call because of customers walking in and being put on hold.
Finally I get a call on Friday, a whole week after the boots were supposed to come in. I’m not upset that they took longer than expected, but how the staff never knew what was going on. It seemed like one big cluster fsk. My boots are nice, but I’ll just go back to Red Wing where they are more organized.