John Fluevog

Shoes are amazing. Customer service stinks. Elitist staff that never spoke to me because I was dressed casually. Looked me up and down and walked right by without a word and straight to a more professionally dressed customer. Apparently they assumed I didn’t have any money. Their loss.

Simply put — the best shoes I have ever worn. Shoes that have been gifted to man by the heavens. The most luxurious and uniquely designed, comfortable leather shoes you’ll have ever set your eyes on and your feet in.
Yes it’s true they’re pricey, but these shoes will last, and better yet impress. Not only will they amaze others with their custom lacing and patterns, but they will blow you away too. They contour to your foot’s structure and make it feel like you’re walking on a cloud. And to think, I only found out about this place by accident wearing my roommate’s pair one evening out (the troubles… or perhaps advantages[?] of having identical feet!)
Be thoughtful with your wallet though! When I walked in, I could’ve easily walked out with 5 pair and been down a grand. I probably wouldn’t have regretted it, but the temptation is absolutely there and absolutely perilous. In the best way possible.
If you are a lover of fine footwear like me, you will love this store. Puma, step aside. New Balance, shoe fly don’t bother me. Dr. Martens? A relic of the past.
John Fluevog is where it’s at folks. Doesn’t get better than this.

Ahhh the Mother Ship, I always visit you when I’m in Chicago. This time I got a pair of butter leather knee high boots called, «The Cece». Soooooo many compliments already, but I’m know known for my shoes… and the reason for that is, is that instead of buy five pairs of crap shoes I’ll buy one pair of Fluevogs.
xoxox
Suzoboozo
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Jeffry was the most helpful!!! Love love

This store completely rocks my world. Fluevog makes shoes for über glam freaky girls like me. (and guys) I owned a few pairs, but lately I have truly become obsessed with these nonpareil designs. I think it was the amazing sale that lured me in… as in: 60% off type of unbelievable and astounding sale! The sales people here a truly caring and I have been in on an occasion «to try without the buy» and not one blinked an eye. Anyway, I have been helped by Jack, Ryan and Becky. Each have been super helpful while having to size my alien-​like feet. Sui generis is the best word I can think of to describe the vog vibe. In case you did not know it means: Unique (in Latin) John Fluevog’s designs leave no doubt in that department. However, if you want an awesome staff as the frosting on your cupcake then this store is for you. :)

Very good service. Cool shoes and variety for men (and women). The boots I bought online fit great, but the laces are a little short for as much as I needed to loosen them up. The guys helped me problem solve about fit. Thanks, Jeff.
Maybe I should give 3 stars for the actual shoes, hmmm.
In a different life time I would buy many pairs; i.e. It’s not you, it’s me.

A very expensive ($ 120+) hipster shoe store. They even made up their own language lol the staff is nice. The store is close to six point.

Best of Chicago

The shoes are simply so unique, but with as with all fashionable things… YOU MUST PAY! I wish I could say I even owned a pair of Fluevog’s, but I don’t. I’m jealous of the people who can afford them. I go in from time to time and drool over the masterfully crafted shoes. I love shoes. And not just because I’m a woman, but because you have to take care of your feet. Well made shoes are a luxury to me, but when you invest the money, it’s totally worth it. Your feet simply don’t hurt. Bunions? The pain is gone. Corns? A thing of the past. Aching arches? Not in those shoes. Blisters? Forget about it! If you haven’t checked out the Fluevog store and you’re a fan of funky, unique designs, GO!
So I apologize, Fluevog employees, for coming into your store from time to time and being that weird chick who lovingly gazes at all of your shoes (in the entire store — the mens’ shoes are sexy, too!) and even fondles most of them, but thank you for letting me try them on and parade around in shoes that dreams are made of. One of these days I’ll actually buy a pair. Mark my words.

Great marketing. Stepping into Fluevog shoes with a friend I was exposed to a brand I’d never been aware of and now I want to have a closet full of his distinctively designed shoes.

These shoes turn me into a girl.
Normally I couldn’t care less about shoes. I only want comfy ones and don’t care what they look like, don’t get why people would spend a lot of money on them and sure as heck have no use for heels. But walking in here makes me want to drop $ 300.00 on a pair of funky, sexy, unique, Bellatrix Lestrange/​Dr. Seuss-​looking shoes and just deal with the heels!
If you’re in the area it’s worth it to browse in here, and definitely grab yourself a pair or two if you have the means!

Amazing shoes in an amazing store. The shoes are beautiful, funky, incredibly well made and the customer service can’t be beat!
The heels are the most comfortable pair I’ve ever owned and I have to resist the urge to west them ever day.
Yes the shoes aren’t cheap but they aren’t meant to be. These are the type of shoes that will last you years instead of a season.

Jack and Bekkie to the rescue yet again!!! This was the second time that I have purchased shoes from John Fluevog, and I must say that the experience was just as great this second time around. I am so happy that they were both there again. My friends and I were there for a good hour-​ish looking for the perfect pair of new shoes… and in my case, I left with two perfect pairs!!! I cannot compliment them enough on their patience with us and their knowledge of the Fluevog line. Bekkie and Jack went above and beyond for us again, and both my friend and I left extremely happy! I have a feeling that the tradition will carry on again next year! Keep it up Guys!

Weird weird weird. If you are a Tim Burton or Alice in Wonderland fan, you might like these shoes. Sure the store is nice and the staff was friendly but I walked through the whole store with my boyfriend and neither of us could find a single shoe we’d even consider trying on. Just not our cup of tea I suppose.

Wow! What a great staff. I have had a major dilemma for the last few years. And in my frantic state i was relaxed and calmed by some of Chicago’s best. This store is even worth a long walk just to sit down and enjoy the ambiance of the décor.
I bought my first pair of angel souls when I was 17. And have had no other brand of boot on my feet since then. But through a strange course of events Im still shy the pair that I still long for today. only the greatest shoe can leave an empty spot in a mans heart, like a missing pug.

Yet again I Praise The Fluevog. I called around as I usually do, as I had explained before I had never stepped foot in a store until recently. What a pleasure it was. I normally call stores find which one has my size and have it shipped, and because I am a member of KCRW radio I get a 10% discount card. So I generally will shop for those beauties on line.
It was my first visit to Chicago, I had had a pair on hold at the Chicago store that I had forgotten about and to my surprise, they still had them. It was the last pair on earth on my size. I knew it was now or never. I went in. Which made it the second Fluevog store I have ever been in. The first was the Melrose store earlier that year, mind you I have been buying for years.
Boy, I was so glad I got em’! Not only were they still there, they honored my KCRW card and gave me the 10%. If you buy Fluevog you know what 10% can mean. They are worth every penny. They will last, very comfortable for the on the feet all day person, and style for miles!!! You cant go wrong with these!
I had a fantastic experience once again, I pledge to always love, honor and cherish my Fluevogs, as long as I shall live… I love John Fluevog!!!

My name is Shannon and I’m a Fluevog-​aholic.
I suppose the first step in recovery is acceptance.
I got a pair at a local store last year and fell head over heels with these shoes. That store (Atomic City) closed in the fall, and Austin has been in Fluevog withdrawl. Unfortunately, I cannot just order online and have shoes fit me. I have a high arch and a big foot. The combination means I have to try a shoe on to see if it will work.
My husband had a conference in Chicago last week and I went along with him primarily to go to this store. I bypassed souvenirs on other trips and budgeted for a year to afford to splurge here. I was going to get 3 pairs… and walked out with 5.
Five pairs of shoes! I have never, ever purchased five pairs of shoes anywhere…
I have never been the type of girl to go shoe shopping. It was not part of my DNA. Shoes were okay, but mostly boring. If you ask me the difference between a slingback and a strappy, I’d probably ask if they were moves in Mortal Kombat.
Fluevogs are a whole other animal. They are fun, well made shoes for people who think most shoes are boring. They have a line inspired by the Munsters! Give me a shoe that looks unique that everyone stares at you and asks where they can get them.
I found the staff here amazing. They left me alone for a bit while I looked around and when I said I wanted to try these 2 – 3 on, the sales person was absolutely phenomenal. She was very patient and I tried on about 15 pairs in total. She brought out all sorts of pairs and really focused on making sure I had the perfect fit. I was never pressured to purchase and her whole goal was to make sure I was happy. Bekkie rocks!
After all the shoe trying on and fitting was over, there were about 6 pairs that fit perfectly and 2 – 3 more pairs that fit well. I ultimately bought 5 pairs because they all fit so well. It was a struggle to vote any of them off the island. They were all pretty shoes, but I never buy a shoe because it is pretty. Cute doesn’t override blisters. When my feet are sore, I’m in a crappy mood. I’d rather be happy. These fluevogs all fit like they were made for me. So, I decided to splurge and get 5 pairs… and I don’t regret it at all. These shoes will last years and probably pay for themselves since I still have my black heels from the 1990s that one of these pairs now replaced.
Bekkie shipped them to my home and they got here promptly. I think I’ll have to plan another trip to Chicago in a couple years just to check out the stock.

I am such a fan. Fan fan fan. Space Cupcake caught me admiring his kicks and kindly took me under his ultra-​fashionable wing. ;) I’m wearing my new Vogs today… many compliments from my adoring fans – I mean, students! They’re pretty comfy for heels, too, probably due to their ridiculous, artsy, ergodynamic shape. ;)
Before going to the store I filled up a dream cart online shopping… which still didn’t prepare me well enough to resist! I got boots and shoes. The only sadness is that they cost some megabucks and this teacher can’t keep up a consistent Vog-​high.
Friendly service (it was slow, too), tons of choices, all available in 8.5, though they had just begun their spring line. I may have to post pics. ;)
Thank you Space Cupcake. Thank you.

«The John Fluevog Original Angelic Sole:
Resists Alkali, Water, Acid, Fatigue, and Satan»
Not much more need be said. I wish I had found these much earlier in life.
For guys or girls, there is not a better shoe to be found anywhere else. I am very grateful that this awesome store complete with awesome staff is right here in Chicago.
Knockout styling plus Devil Repellant to keep the Prince (ss) of Darkness at bay = The Only Shoe.

Absolutely fantastic customer service. Major kudos to Rebecca and Bekkie!
I’ve been a semi-​regular windowshopper at the online store, but never set foot in the physical shop. I’d been idly lusting after the green Bondgirl boots for quite some time when, lo and behold, they went on sale. Yay: I could get them in a size larger than I normally wear (no mean feat — ha ha — for a girl who wears a size 12 shoe), which equals comfort and room for warm socks in the winter. Boo: after reading the online reviews, I realized that the boot had a narrow calf, and would most likely not fit over mine.
After a crappy week, I decided to splurge on the boots anyway. I figured I’d just find a way to stretch the leather, or have an elastic gusset put in, or just wear them half-​zipped and painful until I broke them in.
So I called the shop to see if they had them in stock in my size (in-​person buying = no shipping costs), and if the online sale price was still good in the store. They did, and it was, so Rebecca put a pair of size 13s (and a pair of 12 ½s, just in case) on hold for me.
As expected, the boots were too narrow in the calf. (I could only zip to maybe 4″ or 5″ shy of the top, leaving a 2″ to 3″ gap.) They were also tight over the top of the foot, as I have high arches. Rebecca assured me that they could stretch them out for me no problem, so she took some measurements and I left the boots in her care. And I am so, so, SO glad I decided to buy them in the store rather than online.
I came back several days later, and miracle of miracles, they FIT. They fit like a DREAM! Well, almost… the left calf was still a bit too tight, so Bekkie was able to stretch it just a bit further while I waited. And then she poked new holes in the buckle straps at the top. And then I wore them the rest of the evening so the leather could relax and reform to my legs. And THEN they fit like a dream. Good lord, those ladies worked some kind of major magic mojo to make those boots fit, and I love them for it.
Even on sale, the boots were pricey. But for the size option, the custom-​goddamn-​fitting, and the legendary durability of Fluevogs, it was 100% worth it.