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111 Powell St
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Dsw Shoe Wharehouse
Local(415) 445-9511

111 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/11346300

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Expert Reviews of Dsw Shoe Wharehouse

Citysearch | A cavernous discount store with more than 30,000 pairs of men's, women's and children's shoes.

With new merchandise arriving every week, DSW offers aisles and aisles of name-brand shoes (Kenneth Cole, Franco Sarto, Nike) that are 25 to 50 percent off the original retail price. Shoes are organized by...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/11/2007
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User Reviews of Dsw Shoe Wharehouse

Yelp.com Review - by Lainey H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Barely find cute shoes here. And when I do, they don't have my size.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. They have many different kinds of shoes here . I think you have a serious problem if you can't find a single shoe here that you like . Sure the shoes may not be the cheapest , but they're not exactly…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike A.

2.0 of 5 stars. When I first went upstairs where the men's section is, I was stoked. There were soooo many different brands of shoes, all at great prices. I must have tried on ten different pairs but they were all…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I won't always find something here but it doesn't hurt to look at the rows and rows of discounted shoes.. What impressed me the most in my most recent visit was noticing how the employees really kept…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. For as many shoes as they carry and as often as I've come here, I've never been able to find a pair of shoes I've wanted to buy. I mean, I've tried SOOOOOOO hard! I have the money and I'm just begging…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a theory: either you're a bag hag or a shoe whore. I am a shoe whore...the higher the heel, the more vibrant the color, the more unusual the print, the bigger the FM factor, the better. So…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Moo N.

3.0 of 5 stars. This store is hit or miss with me - sometimes I find some awesome deals in the clearance section, although I am quite picky - if the shoes look really worn and look like they've been around for a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken G.

4.0 of 5 stars. DSW is cool and you can almost always fin a great deal. When you enter, you definitely notice the rows and rows of shoes. They have a great selection of everything from dress shoes, to casual, to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena N.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is normally a hit or miss for me, but I went here looking for sandals last week and I found the cutest pair. They were on clearance in the basement at 30% off, but they didn't have them in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walking back to the car from The Starlight Room, my friend, Jill asked me what DSW was. I about slammed her head into the sidewalk. If you have read any of my old reviews, Jill is my sickly little…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen N.

5.0 of 5 stars. DSW, you have saved the day!! I was on a mission looking for a pair of black boots without a heel for a reasonable price. After all my huffing and puffing around Union Square, I finally found the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alejandra W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been known to pick up three designer heels in one visit for less than $150. Holler!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MiKA I.

4.0 of 5 stars. always coming back for more; beats regular store prices. always find the cutest heels/pumps and sandals here. you can never walk past this place and not happen to look! shoes sale = happy women.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alejandra W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always go downstairs first because I love me a good sale! Pretty hit or miss.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon R.

4.0 of 5 stars. DSW has really grown on me in recent months. Originally, back when I didn't live it the city, I saw it as kind of a novelty of sorts, since there was no DSW close to where I lived at the time. Then I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess s.

5.0 of 5 stars. For some reason I only see very dressy shoes upstairs when I come in. So I bee-line for the clearance area and there are plenty sneakers & casual shoes. This place is great, there are so many…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sahar S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Will I ever walk past this store without going in and trying something on and then wanting it ever so badly? Probably not. They need to work on customer service, but other than that, everything is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by adam w.

1.0 of 5 stars. Maybe this place creeped my out so much because I am just so damned unaccustomed to buying shoes. I let them drag and tear until they rot off of my foot. It's a disgusting image, but a worse smell.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I always stop in here whenever I have some time downtown just to browse. They have a wide selection and I love how you can try things on yourself without having to ask for help so you can take your…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whatever you do start in the basement and work your way up. I found exactly the same shoes on clearance as ones regularly priced upstairs. I bought my man some Timbs for drumroll please... $25. Yup I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brooke G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Upstairs, downstairs and a clearance basement. I was overwhelmed for about 15 minutes, and then we bought enough shoes for the credit card to get flagged. Oops. I think I will pretend to only have…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't come here to browse, otherwise I'd go nuts. The amount of stuff in here is overwhelming. I come here when I have something specific to buy, and I think I'm at a 100% success rate (okay, so I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the largest DSW that I have even been to. Rows after rows after rows of shoe goodness. Decent selections, but like Sooj said, sometimes the prices can be too high for past season shoes. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm in limbo, here. I want to rate this place high for their wares, but I want to spit on them for their customer service..or lack there of... As with all DSW's you'll find designer footwear at a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolas H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think fetishes are gross. Like "ewww!" kinda thing, ya know? I've never had one. And then I walked into DSW. And realized fetishes aren't that bad. Well, only if it's a shoe fetish. Which is what I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brewgirl b.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wouldnt make a special trip to this store, it's hit or miss. Lots of the shoes are pretty damn couture ugly, or just plain and still not worth the discounted price. I know Macy's had them for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like their bags. They're really great when I wander around town and collect recycling out of trash cans. They have awesome shoes too. If you can't find a shoe here, you have issues.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frances L.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are only a handful of places I go shoe-shopping in San Francisco and this is always one of the top three. I was able to find at least four pairs of my newest kicks here and a lot that I wish I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole f.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live and die by this place. I will only shop in the basement. What can I say, I live for the deal, and deals are a plenty!!! Last Xmas, as in Xmas 2006 I bought the most AMAZING pair of Marc Jacobs…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine N.

3.0 of 5 stars. In case anyone doesn't know about this place . I always check it out in any city I go to. They have many all over the country.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fannie S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Although, I hate the lack of parking...just have to go here via public transportation. Actually, more so just their clearance section, in the basement.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nilu r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sure you can get some deals here, but the service is poor and you cant have your dog in the store...do they serve food somewhere? I cant stand places that make me feel like I am under surveillance.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

4.0 of 5 stars. DSW is my shoe shopping heaven. The first time ever I ventured inside here, I found my current favorite pair of blue floral patterned Steve Madden Shoes for $35 from the bargain section. On the day…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh DSW clearence section how you have got me into so much trouble so many times both financially and with the husband. Sparkly copper colored heels for $10? Not a problem. Gold high heels by JLo…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosalee C.

3.0 of 5 stars. i have a shoe fetish-- maybe not compared to some people. but it is so hard for me to shop for shoes because i don't know, am i picky? whatever, you just can't find that many styles in a size 5.5 or…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's just put out there that you shouldn't really be going to this place if you're looking for something super specific, because you probably won't find it. However, if you just want to waste some…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rose W.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's a travesty on my part not to have reviewed DSW considering they have almost single handedly supported my ridiculous shoe habit. Let me preface this review by saying that walking past DSW today…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassidy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Why five stars? Because they give me an even deeper discount on my birthday. I like that. I own an excessive number of shoes and DSW feeds my addiction with persistent love.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lance J.

5.0 of 5 stars. So DSW is always a destination when i'm down in Union Square. I'm all about the designer labels and i have found that the San Francisco location usually gets the more premium items than other DSW's.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by matt G.

1.0 of 5 stars. My only question to the ladies is, "WHY do you try on a pair of $100.00 pair of Vera Wang's slip-on without a pair of socks?"
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Given my love of discount shopping, this is the shoe place for me!! I've been shopping at DSW since the days of yore when I lived in Colorado, and the DSWs in CA are far better (yes, I know, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tasha s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes there are a lot of shoes. Way too many to choose from. I always end up the clearance rack buying shoes I don't need. This is what happened last time. Ok 2 out of the 3 I did purchase I like but I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy L.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's sad when the DSW in lowly little Santa Ana is better than this one in downtown San Francisco. I didn't pick up one pair of shoes here...the selection seemed pretty bland. Boo.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Setareh N.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I bought a pair of strappy low wedge sandals in March and I have worn then at least once a week....they look great with jeans and they have a wooden bottom...... They were only 43.00 with tax
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pauline L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is like looking for a date for the prom...sometimes you gotta go through a lot of ugly, then you hit the jackpot! Or in my case, it was more like between the two...(proms being overrated).…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily T.

3.0 of 5 stars. step in to this store... u feel like u in hEAVEN... it gives me a headach n tOO much shoes to lOok at!! one time walking through an aisle.. i smell an unpleasant scent... i thought to my self " did i…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Even though I hate that this Costco-esque shoe emporium is like crawling through the front line of a tourist/locals war, I have to admit, the shoes are cheap and make my gone-south backside perk back…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolas H.

2.0 of 5 stars. "Do you want a DSW Card?" "No thanks"
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Autumn K.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for the Annual 80% off sale alone. On a typical day in Union Square, I walk right past this frustratingly large wasteland of outdated styles and last seasons' castoffs. I want nothing to do…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here last night after reading all the reviews and I was disappointed. I was just going to check out some sneakers and they were all the same price as ones I could buy anywhere. Maybe there…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have lived in this city for a year and had never been here until one of my girlfriends recommended it. Oh my god,aisles and aisles of shoes and who knew shoes could be so cheap!!!!!! Crazy cheap!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marne S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was surprised to find one of the most sought after, cream of the crop, infamous red-soled Christian Louboutin shoes here. They even had the suede, peep-toe Marc Jacobs pumps at a significant…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE shoes and IMO DSW is the place for shoe crazed people like myself. At DSW you will find shoes of all types and styles for both men and women. All at a discount. Plus, if you join their FREE…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla P.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 1/2 stars would be more appropriate. DSW is very hit-n-miss. I've gone to this store and found some incredible shoes for $20. I bought my most favorite keds here for $19, wore them all the time until…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete J.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first thing you should know about me is that I hate buying shoes. I'm no good at it, & quite frankly I find the entire process taxing. Most of the time I'll order mine on zappos.com, but I just…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I needed a pair of hot little heels to go with this fabulous tiered and poufy-in-a-good-way skirt (a la Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City). My friend Jess and I walked around Union Square, perusing…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. after having one too many pairs of high heals that cost $300 break on me I simply stopped buying them. Seeing summer coming and me still sporting winter boots, my coworkres told me to go to DSW. As a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Me walking through the downstairs clearance section: "These shoes suck. These shoes rule! These shoes suck. These shoes suck!" Me walking through the expensive Prada section: "These shoes cost 300…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dandy D.

1.0 of 5 stars. yesterday afternoon, i went out on an unsuccessful quest to find a pair of those ridiculous old man sailboat shoes (hopefully accidentally vegan) with the laces through the sides like this:…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. A shoe lovers dream. Seriously: rows and rows of shoes. Supposedly at discount prices ( in some cases, it was, and others, it wasn't so much.), and with current styles. Yes some of the styles there…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James J.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place to buy your next pair of running shoes or that new pair of chucks. All at cut rate ghetto prices. 5 Big Red Ones
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eunice A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, I've always visited DSW even back when I was living in Vegas but SF's DSW is just chaotic because duh, it's in Powell. That doesn't stop me from peeking in the store every now and then.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dan s.

3.0 of 5 stars. I can accept that men's shoes are just not as cool, and don't come in as many varieties, as women's shoes. But did you have to add insult to injury by giving them half the men's floor?
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas F.

3.0 of 5 stars. the store is huge! if i were a woman i'd be so happy. the shoes are probably like a third off the original price. they have a basement level for clearance items and the entrance can be easily missed.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Have never bought shoes here, though I always find a pair I love. Today for instance, patent peep toes by Marc Jacobs. A great deal for $299, down from the original $500 price tag. The problem? Still…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabyyyy y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this store! They have a greattt selection of shoes at good prices. It's easy to find what you are looking for, it's so organized!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear DSW, Keep sending me those $10 off coupons in the mail and I'll keep coming back to get me another pair of shoes so you can send me another $10 off coupon.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerard Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cheapest place I found that sells Converse Chuck Taylors. Much more cheaper than those stores in the Inner Mission area. All the mens shoes are upstairs. Avoid the first floor unless you like wearing…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andee A.

4.0 of 5 stars. A typical DSW--tons of shoes at pretty decent prices. What struck me about this DSW was the great customer service. I don't believe that the sales people get commision, but they were VERY friendly!…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love you DSW~! You saved my life. Well, at least my feet. After a crazy day of walking to the F-line stop from our hotel, climbing crazy uphill and downhill streets of Alcatraz, Pier 39 shopping and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I took my BF here because he's cheap as hell and has not my taste in shoes. (He has "other" qualities though, see the part about shoe size). I figured if he could win in the frugal department, I might…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by charlotte s.

3.0 of 5 stars. this is a difficult place. i've never bought anything from this store, but yet when i'm looking for shoes for some occasion, i tend to stroll in here in hopes of finding something...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eRiKa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know how to rate this place. -The massive selection is INCONCIVABLE (as said in my Princess Bride Voice).
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by VI P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to DSW's in other cities and I prefer the store at Union Square because of its layout. Most other DSW's are just giant warehouses filled with isles and isles of shoes. I prefer the they…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ABBIE M.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE BEST..love this store dont forget to go to the basement thats where all the goodies are @
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sooj O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I end up shopping at DSW, I am convinced that the basement is where the action's at. First off, the basement prices are the kind of prices I am expecting for shoes that are a season old,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan B.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place can kill anyone's interest in shoes. I've heard they carry Allen Edmonds shoes and did find a small selection. I wouldn't call them second quality. More like third. Obvious defects…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa w.

4.0 of 5 stars. bargain basement! that's all i have to say. seriously, $13 anne klein slingback black leather pumps. such a good steal i actually left feeling like i ripped them off.
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Yelp.com Review - by Drue C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am a shoe whore. What this means is you can't get much past me in this particular category. I know the shoes with pink soles are Betsy Johnson, the ones with red soles are Christian Louboutin....I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bella T.

3.0 of 5 stars. They never have my size in the shoes I want. I need to find out when they put out new stock so I can get my size. Store is huge. Staff not so helpful. Nice collections. I wish they had my sizes though…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. More like SESW - Super Expensive Shoe Warehouse. There are some good details in the crazy basement, but oddly enough I've hardly ever found any shoes there worth buying. The main part of the store has…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Floors and floors of shoes. Mostly women's. Duh, that's how it always is. But I really like the 4 long rows of men's dress shoes on the top floor. A guy just needs one walk through to notice…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Bargain hunters store

This is the kind of store where you go "shopping". Try not to arrive with specific shoes in mind, just go with the flow and see what pops up. New arrivals every day, so the fun never stops. Designer shoes at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a clothes & shoes horse. I own more shoes than my wife. I'm a DSW convert. Here's my strategy for success: 1. Go with a specific shoe objective. Black dress shoes for that new suit? Check!
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by moi f.

4.0 of 5 stars. here's the deal. You are walking downtown on your day off in a new, expensive, hot, and totally uncomfortable pair of shoes. You must continue your shopping as you walk down powell, so you stop…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Psst...the Rocket Dogs are UPSTAIRS!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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