Soula Shoes

The kind of establishment that won’t refund your money for a pair of full-​price, never worn shoes bought one hour before from the very same woman. Classy.

I like the store, BUT a woman was trying on 2 pairs of boots and asked people around her which one looked better. We all said the Frye boot was the better looking one, in this situation. She finally asked the store clerk and this clown says, «well that one is a Frye Boot. It’s nice, but the other one is sleeker and has a better name». Up sell much?! I left without even trying on the shoes I asked for. Other than that, I’ll shop when that chick isn’t around. Not sure if she was owner or manager, but she was foul for that act.

Hard to get past the incredibly rude staff. Wow– learn some manners!

A great shoe shop option in the neighborhood. Really good options and kids stuff too. Helpful staff. Not cheap but good.

IF YOU LOVE STYLISH & COMFORTABLE SHOES you must visit soula.
different shoe heights and styles. from flats to high heels
all beautiful and comfortable.
helpful staff.
some shoes are a lil expensive, but the quality is high
most shoes are average priced. better than another shoe store in the area.
Sort of glad I don’t live in the neighborhood or they would have half my paycheck every month! Thanks to the staff for the great help i received.

They were having a sale, so the store was a little chaotic and claustrophobic. But they were patient while I wanted to try different pairs until I found the one I liked. They had sufficient selection in cute, quality shoes. I’d go back!

I’m a big fan of Soula. I’ve shopped here since they opened in 2004, probably bought a dozen pairs of shoes here.
If you find that your taste is similar to the styles they carry, you’ll continue to find new shoes here year in and year out. I’ve found many styles or colorways of sneakers, in particular, that I haven’t seen at many other shops, and when I have come across the same shoes elsewhere, Soula’s prices are generally much better.
I’d say that Soula’s prices range from good to reasonable, and they have nice sales at the end of the season.
The owner and his family seem like good folks and live in Brooklyn.

I bought a pair of Frye oxfords and they were cheaper then online. That is so rare these days. The staff was great and offered their personal style opinions as well. I will go back in a second. I haven’t tried the other location yet

This Soula location is full of cute and subtly cool men and women’s shoes. Unfortunately, I was looking for flats and they seemed to have very little of that. Everything either had a heel or covered too much of the foot.
Next time I’m in Cobble Hill I’ll stop by here again and hopefully purchase a cute pair!

Good shoes, good service, good fit, good quality. The store is a broom closet. Still, you want cool shoes? Go here!!!

They have beautiful shoes. Their customer service, not so much. Once in a very blue moon, a pair of shoes does not hold up to the designers original plan and something goes awry. In my case, the shoes did not hold up – No big deal, Soula will take care of it and make you happy, right? Nope! They claim the shoes defect is how the shoe is supposed to be and it is my fault they don’t look right. You’re better off at DNA (1 block away) or Epaulet — They have just as nice of a selection AND Customer Service! Just be weary of buying anything at Soula.

Two words: great service. This place is always pretty packed, but the staff is alway super nice and quick to find a size (or even call their other store for a style/​size). The men’s stuff is super cute, but not super cheap. That being said, I have little luck with finding shoes that fit here. Seems they go for long and narrow — we’re taking dress shoes, folks! Anyway, they don’t work for me, but skinny hipster feet should be very happy.

I have now purchased 3 or 4 pairs of shoes here and I always love them. They have a small/​medium selection but they seem to put so much care in their purchasing that I almost always love a few pairs every time I visit. I should probably start walking on the opposite side of the street if I want to avoid spending money on more shoes… oh but how I love them.

Every pair of shoes I own (besides my small collection of SB Dunks) is LITERALLY from this friggin’ store! I love their selection and I’m no slouch when it comes to fashion. I usually satisfy my Paul Smith and John Varvatos fix here. I got a couple of sick boots from here as well They don’t have the largest selection but I’d rather choose from 50 quality shoes than have 150 decent shoes to pick from. I’ve got some really dope kicks from the $ 100-​$ 380 range. Betsy’s very helpful too… if you shop how I do, which is get in and get out like a bank heist. Why waste people’s time with back and forth trips for shoes? If you aren’t capable of standing in front of a mirror and making a decision… LEAVE NEW YORK!

When I go here it is very hard not to be led astray by the vast selection of men’s sneakers and shoes. I can’t speak for the women’s shoes, but the men’s section is always full of cool, but not trendy kicks. It is a small store, but that does not mean there are not a lot of options.
It is easy to manage, which I like. When you walk in, men on the right, women on the left and kids straight ahead. The prices are good. I mean they are not cheap, but they are priced right and I feel like the shoes I have gotten there were pretty solid deals. They have dressier shoes, but I think they specialize in the cool sneaker (lots of off-​beat Puma and Adidas) and the comfortable, sne-​shoe (Camper, Clarks, Keen).
When it comes to kids shoes, this place is a gold mine for the cool sneaks your kids will actually want to wear. There is not a huge selection for kids, but it is ever-​changing and strong. Puma, Adidas, Keen and a few others round out a nice selection. How can you go wrong with yellow Puma’s for a little girl?
This is my go-​to shoe spot so far in the Heights/​Cobble Hill area. They are also really helpful and nice and will check their other location if they don’t have your size in stock.

Cute sneakers and a good PUMA selection.
The shoes on the other hand… always a huge disappointtment. All the same, very boring style. Very WIlliamsburg chick trying hard to unique and vintagy in her so-​no-​unique and vintagy Soula shoes.

A very cool shoe store. Being a former sneakerhead, I totally appreciated the different selection they had. The staff was über-​friendly and helpful. It’s a great location on Smith St., right around the corner from where I was staying.
I walked away with some nice Camper wool shoes. I recommend these guys and will be back the next time I’m in NY.

Kewl shoe store. There is always something in the window that makes you go in. I am bummed that I missed their sale, but really this place has some nice shoes. Stylish, but also they look very comfortable. I haven’t bought any yet, but I will be back when I am in store for some new kicks :)

Holy Shoe Heaven!
Soula might be the best shoe store I’ve ever experienced. I’m not a big shoe person (others would disagree, judging from the abundance of hardly-​worn shoes in my closet). I usually prefer clothes shopping. But… Soula won me over in a big way. The selection is just the right size. Not too overwhelming, not skimpy. Plus, I can honestly say I could have purchased every shoe in the joint. They were all gorgeous. And, more importantly for an old bag like me, tons of comfortable options!
I walked out with a sassy little pair of bronze Mary Jane flats without breaking the bank. I heart Brooklyn and Soula!

These guys are great. They don’t have a huge selection, but almost every shoe they stock is amazing.
Taste, baby! They got it in spades!
Last winter, every time my girlfriend and I would walk by, she would get all giddy over these silver Chucks.(I bought her the Chucks for Christmas, and she was so excited I got embarassed. They’re just shoes, dude.)
The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. I wish I needed new shoes every week so I had an excuse to spend more time and money there. I love these guys.