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Alamo Shoes

Expert Reviews of Alamo Shoes

Citysearch | Find high-end shoes at lower prices in this Andersonville alternative to major department stores.

Men, women and children have been getting their shoes at this North Side shop for more than 30 years. Specializing in expert fit and personalized service, Alamo carries brand names for less money than you...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/30/2004
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User Reviews of Alamo Shoes

Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Alamo Shoes reminds me of The Walking, but run by old shoe salesmen. I get flash backs of Love and Marraige circa 1994 and think about Al when I see these Alamo employees. The thing is, they have a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Every Alamo conversation goes like this: Me: (picks up white low-rise Chuck Taylor) Hi. Can I get this in a 7?
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle O.

1.0 of 5 stars. Boo Alamo shoes. You are are throwback to the 60's and your parking spots are wasted when your store is closed. Your shoes are 90% ugly and the sales people can be annoying at times. I admit the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by j m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just started working at this store five days ago. I moved to Chicago recently and this establishment took a chance on hiring me. The people in charge do a great job with the shoe ordering and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Avoid this store at all costs! I went here because I wanted to "support local" and had the worst customer service experience of my life. I bought a pair of (expensive) shoes that I loved, and one of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Petronella D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Here are stories about shopping at Alamo: As I browsed, a salesperson asked me if I needed any help. I didn't, and I told him so. I continued looking and found a style I wanted to try on. I looked…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I bought a pair of shoes here in January. They started to get holes in the soles in May. I brought them back (I had kept my receipt) and was able to exchange them with no trouble at all.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bj f.

4.0 of 5 stars. if you need a shoe store that acts like an old time service business, this is it. you do have to be selective in choosing a salesperson, however, cause some of them exude a used car salesman vibe of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mara S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went in here for the first time the other day and really liked it. They didn't have tons of shoes that I loved, but I liked the old school feel of the whole experience. They did have an ok…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ellen p.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot disagree with any of the comments here - positive or negative. Every pair of shoes I've purchased from Alamo has been fantastic. I have never had to return a pair, but for the price we're…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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An Example of the Worst Store in the World for Customer Service

First, the star ratings for this absolutely HORRIBLE shop are not nearly 5 stars. In fact, just look at the reviews they have received and the rating should be correctly shown as 3 stars. And honestly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Alamo today to by rain boots. I bought a pair of ultra-cute red plaid for $35. I had checked at payless.com to see what the discount shoe store had, they had one pair for $30, and not in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for good shoes at decent prices. Normally very helpful staff - although frequently they get over busy.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Alamo Shoes is like a throw-back to shoe shopping of yore. When you walk in, depending on the day, you could be accosted by possibly up to 3 salesmen (I've only ever seen sales MEN in there with ties…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by carolynne r.

1.0 of 5 stars. In case you are not familiar, Alamo has a parking lot across the street that you must use a token (obtained from the store) in order to be able to exit. That's fine with me, hey, parking in A-Ville…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katarina X.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's rare that I can take Boyfriend shopping without some kind of large stick in hand to force him into shop doors by threat of beating. I mean, I adore that he kinda looks like Johnny Depp, but sad…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan B.

1.0 of 5 stars. If this review were only about the shoes, I'd say Alamo is a great shoe store--well-stocked with brands/styles of quality footwear. But I can buy those shoes at other stores, where the customer…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like Alamo. They offer the best price I could find on the Internet or in a Chicago store for Dansko's. Hint: they are not allowed to discount Dansko prices on their website, but if you call the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like Alamo. I can't say that I've had the same issues with service that others have. And the prices are competitive, at least for the Danskos I recently bought. Zappos was $15 more than Alamo.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Its unfortunate that Alamo is either super pushy or completely ignoring you. Ive found that to be true on several occasions, as have others I know. Hi I have money and Im here to buy shoes... why do…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I thought Bath & Body Works was pushy (hate how they follow you around asking every 5 minutes if you have questions or need a basket). Alamo has great shoes, ok-to-high prices and overbearing sales…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I feel such mixed emotions about this place. I love them for being a neighborhood store and I love that they have a pretty large selection of good shoes. They are convenient to my house and I like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Alamo Shoes

I just had the worst customer service experience ever. I found a pair of $80 Tevas which I really liked, but they seemed a little pricey for the style, even after the 30% discount offer. So I went to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had been dying for an excuse to splurge on some comfy shoes, and was really excited to try out Alamo Shoes because I've heard their selection is great. After waiting for 10 minutes for some help, a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I agree that the interior of this store leaves some to be desired; however, I found the staff very helpful. If you are looking for the latest on the runway in milan this is not the store for you, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by courtney c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Has anyone been to Little's shoes in Pittsburgh? Alamo shoes boasts the same outdated interior, with updated styles lining the walls and tables. Crocs everywhere, some born shoes too. Not high…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been in Alamo a number of times and never purchased anything, even the times that I was actually looking to buy something. Their sales staff apparently looks at me and thinks "Not worth it,"…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thane M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've tried to buy shoes here a few times, without success. The sales staff tries to help, not too hard mind you, but they do try. For some reason, whenever I see something I want to try on, the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle C.

5.0 of 5 stars. No, No, SHOPPING!--- typical words from my 3yr old niece- she hates to shop, but if say "ALAMO? SHOES? I am guaranteed a grin, and an OK. Yes, I admit it, I am shamelessly spoiling her, but, I have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Alamo shoes better without cranky old men

I've read several reviews here and elsewhere that all agree, the service at Alamo leaves a little to...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon J.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great selection of comfortable and fashionable shoes. The prices are reasonable (for the product they're selling) and they've got an enormous selection, although they're lacking in the athletic…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alamo has been an Andersonville staple for eternity and it has found its niche with tons of comfortable shoes to choose from. This is not the place to find a huge selection of Gym Shoes but there are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow talk about know it all salesmen who don't know much at all. I went in last summer looking for a particular type of birkenstock and the saleman just kind of brushes me off as if I didn't know what…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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shoes

nice little place, cute little dansko's.
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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No Home on the Range for me

Alamo Shoes. I really like the shoes that this store carries. I believe that most of them are qualit...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced. Underselected. Pretentious. Crocs make good shoes for puttering around in an herb garden, NOT for walking around in public. You can find ergonomic earth friendly shoes elsewhere for way…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great selection of men's and women's shoes - but be prepared to spend: these are not lame Payless shoes, these are the bigboy manufacturers of the highest quality. Athletic shoe selection, at least in…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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I agree with previous reviewer: TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

I recently had a miserable experience at Alamo, after which I talked to others and discovered that two of my friends have had nightmarish experiences there as well! I bought a pair of shoes that had a visible...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Terrible customer service

DO NOT SHOP HERE! They are fine unless you have a problem, and then their customer service is non-existent.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A bit pricey, but all their shoes are well made, and they have a lot of unusual European styles. These are not shoes that are going to fall apart - or hurt your feet. Knowledgeable staff.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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The Old Fashioned Way

The best shoes for the tough urban world we llive in, knowledgeable and efficient service -- the way the neighborhood shoe store used to be.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Oscar the Death Cat B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Alamo has a good selection of dress, casual, and outdoor shoes, with an emphasis on brands such as Clarkes, Rockport, Timberland, and pricier manufacturers such as Born, Merrell, Dansko. They also…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Excellent!!!

I never walk out of here without finding at least one pair of shoes that I love, and I am not an easy person to please when it comes to buying shoes! They have quality brands that you will not find at DSW or...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Alamo has a great selection and a nice variety of good brands. I bet they are a good deal, but it always seems a bit pricey to me. The staff are very attentive when they are not busy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by cb b.

3.0 of 5 stars. this is a good shoe store - with brands like dansko, keen, earth and born. it has a good selection as well as frequent buyer program. This store can get busy so go early or during the week althought…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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It's good..

They have a huge selection of QUALITY shoes, which if you have feet problems you'll be wanting to come here. They are on the expensive side but you want to spend a little more money when it comes to your feet...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2004
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Prepare to be pounced upon!

While this store has a great selection of shoes, the service leaves much to be desired. From the minute you set foot in this store (which I have mistakenly done many, many times) you can see no less than three...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2003
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