SOLE

Sole is a rather predictable shoe shop and it’s not quite as glamorous as I like my shoes to be so I don’t usually frequent it that often. I haven’t worn trainers for years and I don’t really do enough sports to merit buying a pair so I’m usually just in pumps or heels. A few weeks ago, however, I saw a lady with a gorgeous pair of high top Adidas trainers on, they were brown with the Adidas symbol all over them and had a gold trim at the back. She’d teamed them with a cute dress and some tights and I just HAD to have them. I have such a brass neck and went up and asked them where she got them from, thankfully she seemed more flattered than freaked out and told me she’d purchased the beauties in Sole. Bingo.
So, I popped in to see if they were available and I couldn’t believe my luck when I saw them on sale! Woohoo! The only problem is that Adidas adult sizes start at a size 4 and I’m a size 3 but they didn’t have this range in childrens sizes. I tried the four on and it was actually quite a good fit, I took this as a sign that it was meant to be and made my purchase. I’m so glad I did because I love them!
The staff in this branch of Sole were friendly and I didn’t have to wait too long to get served plus the fact that my trainers were on sale makes it even better.
Overall, if you’re looking for a new pair of shoes or trainers in designer makes then head along here as they have a great selection of Adidas, Nike, Fred Perry and all the other usual suspects.

The type of shoe store that you’ve seen 100 of before, and will likely see 100 of again before long, Sole sells middle to upper prices shoes, to people of the middle or upper range of trendiness and earnings.
I’m actually boring myself writing this…

Sole is one of those shoe shops which would cater to your mums sense of being a good deal, you’re dads desire for strong sturdy shoes and to your sense of style and what you want.
A huge selection of shoes, alternative shoes and trainers — as it has been mentioned before, much like Schuh and Office.
A decent shoe shop, which is a pretty good compliment from me.

I thought Sole was going to be a bit swankier than it was — by swanky I thought we would be in the £££ hundreds region for shoes and boots. It wasn’t THAT bad, although for certain pairs it’s still extortion.
Sole sell the popular, trendy brands such as Ugg, Converse, Blowfish and Diesel. They also do some brands which aren’t my thing like Fred Perry, but seemingly they try to cater for a spectrum of tastes.
They have Birkenstocks for a hefty fee. They look comfy, like a few of their brands, but I don’t really see what the attraction is to brown, bulky shoes. If you’re going to spend a lot of money on a pair of tootsie warmers, go all out and get something more adventurous. You might as well if you’re flashing the cash!
Regarding this shop, I’m not as appalled as Stuart is — probably because I was expecting the prices to be through the roof. Shoes will be longer lasting in here than in Primark, so I may have to argue with Mr B and say that they will be better for your feet and worth paying out to. But as has been rightfully outlined, shoes at a tenner have largely served me longer than some of the brands they have in here. Converse have a particularly bad track record for getting holey and eroded, much as I love Chucks.
It’s got Soul, but it’s not Super Bad.

As far as shoe shops go, Sole seems to be yet another solid option alongside the likes of Office and Schuh.
Like all these shops, you’ll find a decent selection of shoes with own brand alternatives to compliment the pricier styles.
Nothing more to say really, a top shop.

My brother is somewhat of a shoe-​fanatic (and he’s straight! if he wasn’t my brother i’d be married to him). Thus, we always go into this type of shoe store. It’s quite trendy, and all the staff have hats on and slumped jeans (so you just know it’s cool).
However I really wasn’t too impressed with it. Yeah they have a great selection of trainers etc, but i think it’s a niche market that was wasted on lil olé me.
The ironic thing is, Matty, my bro, wasn’t impressed either. This sort of shoe shop is aimed at people like Matthew but it passed him by.
I think it’s trying to be something it’s not — being on Multrees Walk gives it a bit of a stigma, which it is trying but failing to live up to.

Sole is the sort of shoe shop posh school boys beg their mothers to take them to, or business men buy a nice pair of smart shoes for a meeting in. When I visited the store, it was roughly these sort of people who were shopping there, the kind of folk that wouldn’t say sorry for banging into you in the street whilst swinging their huge designer bags.
I don’t have a problem with expensive shoes; in fact, I bloody love expensive shoes, but some of the more basic styles in here are way, way over-​priced. Their own branded shoes are probably the cheapest that they stock, and even at that they will cost you around £60 for a pair of men’s loafers. If you have a few pounds in the wallet then you can take your pick from big brand names like Diesel, Paul Smith, Hugo Boss and Timberland to name a few.
This is a huge shop full of expensive shoes. And if you can afford it, then why not?

Sole is no different than any of the other shops on Multrees shop: branded items of foot wear at quite high price. You will find your UGGs here and your nike sneakers. Everything trendy for the season. However, if you feel like walking head down to other store on Princes street which have the same shoes slightly cheaper.
Although I find it pointless paying a price for a little branded sign (let’s face it their quality is not that great) this is a good reference point to browse in and then once you find a style you like to head elsewhere to actually find it. Unless you really really want them. Right now.

I have to review this place to make a point, nobody should spend £75 on shoes.
I mean, what do £75 shoes do that, £10 primark ones don’t. The laces still break, they still get dirty and they still have a magnetic attraction to dog shit. Shoes are shoes!
First problem is the skate shoe range. If you are a poseur get stuck in, buy any pair you like. If your feet will touch a deck this year, avoid avoid avoid. Etnies are world famous in the skate community for having the stability of a Poly bag, and the Nike shoes looked as thick as converse. Enjoy you’re broken toes!
Why can’t we all admit that the recession has hit us hard, we’re ALL broke and anything that can be bought in Sole, can be bought in Primark…
…Minus the Logo.