Tenni-Mocs

I was in need of some awesome shoes to wear for my new job at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach. I had been wearing not so great shoes the past two weeks and my toes ached at the end of the day, walking from unit to unit to office back to unit. The average day was 13,000 steps according to my Fitbit.
After asking around about preferred shoes and styles that my co-​workers like, many of them recommended Dansko. Looking online, I had no idea what I was looking for. What style? Shape? Size? Shopping for shoes online is already a struggle when you know what you’re looking for. Looking online when I had no clue was impossible.
So I googled stores that carry Dansko shoes and this store was the closest to my home (less than 10 min away!) Knowing its limited hours, I rushed over after work to get in before 5. I made it just after 4:30, met with the wonderful owner, Terri and her son Nico. Terri took her time asking me questions to guide her in the process of selecting the appropriate pair. She sized me, and started pulling out pairs she felt were appropriate for the job.
Not too far into the process, I tried on a pair of clogs that were comfortable and fit well. She said those were the #1 pair she sells to hospital employees. I tried on a few other, but none of them compared to the clogs. Then I asked to see if she had different colors/​patterns and she did. She selected a pair that was very cute and did not age me (I’m only 24, so I was definitely looking for a youthful shoe). Also, the shoes were cheaper in store than online (go local!!!)
Ok, so long story short, they were extremely helpful and I left with a pair of shoes that I’m confident will meet my needs. Also, I supported a local business which is very important to me.
For any quality shoe needs (boots, sandals, wedges, sneakers, tennis shoes, clogs, etc.,), I would definitely recommend this store. They’re so friendly and helpful.

Been coming here for many years. Great service and always has my size shoe in stock. The prices are reasonable for the quality brands they carry. This is a much better way to buy shoes than going to a large sporting goods store.

Great service and helpful. They know their product. I’ve seen someone try on no less than 17 pairs of shoes and the gal just kept on bringing more as I was purchasing mine. She never showed annoyance or impatience. I’ve purchased at least 5 pair of shoes from them over the past couple of years. I have plantar faschitis and they helped work with me and my foot doctor to get that under control. Great place!

Sure, you could go to Big 5 Sporting Goods and get their version of «New Balances», but I’d recommend going here; they have the REAL New Balances for REAL walking, etc., and they aren’t going to fall apart on you. Tenni-​Mocs has the good stuff.
Plus, if the shoes start hurting after a few days, go back and they’ll make ‘em work they way you want them to. Great customer service!

I’ve been a customer for more than 40 years, well probably more than that because I was born in 54 and still have the tiny moccasins my mom got me when I was a small baby and I know she purchased them from Sam. I think Sam started the store in about 1951. There’s a very nice portrait of him in the store. I love moccasins and this place is the best in So, cal. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, the’ll bend over backwards to help you get what you want. Dear Sam is no longer with us but his daughter and grand daughter continue his dream of pleasing and helping each and every customer to the very best of their ability. Of course they have other leather footwear there also of many types and hard to find footwear. Now, I live in Tustin but travel the 22 miles to Tenni-​Mocs because I know I’ll get what I’m looking for and it will be quality at a low and fair price. Its nice that his daughter remembers me too. Its located on Spring Street and Palo Verde on the east side of the street if you’re traveling north in the shopping center on the right, about in the middle of the stores and you can park right in front. Its very easy going and comfortable inside. Whether you are Native or love moccasins you’ll love this place. Its a little known gem!

Alex took the time to ask the essential questions to get into proper footwear. She sat down with me and give me a gait analysis. She looked at my arches to see how they reacted with the ground and I left extremely satisfied.
I will always be a Tenni-​Mocs customer.

Another great experience at Tenni Mocs. These ladies are so personable, don’t push you into buying anything, and really want you to have the best and most comfortable shoes. I won’t shop anywhere else for shoes!

I scored the perfect pair of Uggs for my daughter’s bday gift (at a great price to boot!) All the chain stores were out of stock, and this place saved the day.
From now on this will be my first stop for shoes.

Me and my boyfriend work in kitchens and need shoes that are light and comfy but still under the slip resistance policy. Crocs have a great pair for me and he gets the new balances. We wear them even when we are not at work because they are so comfy and the slip resistances is a nice bonus. I’ve been coming here for years and they always know what I like or need. i love hanging out with the owner and her daughter there so funny and work so well together. Thanks for the shoes. Can’t wait to come back for more.

I gave this store one star… only because they carry brands that I buy for myself and family… otherwise, it wouldn’t even get a one star rating.
This small ‘family’ run store wouldn’t be so bad if they were a bit more polite and at the very least, greet customers with a smile… Who needs/​wants that?!
As much as I like to support small-​business, I won’t be shopping there.

My experience in Tenni-Moc’s, shoe store, has and is always delightful. The ma-and-pa’s store gives of a warm and cozy environment, like home, making every visit impossible to leave.

I purchased island brand wedge slippers from this store…75 dollars… what I consider expensive for a pair of slippers but should be good quality, right? WRONG! Within 3 weeks the beading and stitching on the big flower was falling apart and they had stretched about two sizes. I took them into the store. the younger women salesperson was there. no greeting just stared me down. when I showed her the shoes ans explained (while she was chewing the gum in her mouth so hard i thought her jaw would. fall off!) how much I had paid she said quickly, «I know how much you paid» and then told me to come back since it was already the end of the week and she can’t do anything (so why are you working there). She went over ripped a tag off another new pair and told me to call the company… I did and the company was surprised that she had told me that… oh well… not going back here… even to buy crocs for my little one… sorry to give a bad rating to a small business… I usually try to buy from small businesses but not this one anymore.

Recently took my bf’s mother orthopedic shoe shopping. Our target: a pair that would address the podiatrist’s concerns without wounding the lady’s vanity :)
We started out from Bixby Knolls and worked our way east to three different stores. In the end, we finally found the trifecta (comfortable shoe, stylish shoe, and excellent customer service) at Tenni-​Mocs. His mother has had the shoes for a couple months now, and she is very pleased with them.
I’m a huge online shopper, but there are some things you want to buy in person, from a store you trust. This is that kind of store. Go already!

I love my Dansko shoes and Tenni-​Mocs is where I get them now, Thank you Tenni-​Mocs!!! :)

Another great experience here. My Brooks Addiction having leapt up about $ 30 (even on Ebay and Zappos!) since the last time I purchased them, and a family get-​together due in a few days, I turned to Alex for some help. She quickly identified a style of New Balance shoes that would meet my needs, and patiently explained the differences between them and several others that had caught my eye. Once again I was reminded how RARE it is to find a salesperson, even a store owner, who is actually knowledgeable about her products. I was done in 10 minutes, and fitting me in shoes is usually not easy.
She has a whole LOT of very cute new crocs and as soon as I have a little extra cash, I am heading back for some new summer sandals!

I should have written a review much sooner! I came here for the first time 6 months ago when I needed shoes for work and then came back last week to purchase another pair of shoes. Just so you all know, my feet are a nightmare. One foot is ½ a size (at least) bigger than the other and I wear a size 11. My best friend has been bugging me to try the store for almost a year, but because of my hatred of shoe shopping, I resisted. Oh my God, I am so glad I finally tried this store. Alex is awesome. She doesn’t make me feel uncomfortable about my big, crazy feet. Instead, she helped me to find two perfect pairs of shoes. I no longer dread looking for shoes and really appreciate this family owned business. Alex, thank you for being so helpful and nonjudgmental. I have struggled to find shoes for YEARS and now I know I have a place I can go where something will work for me.

So I went into Tenni-​Mocs just yesterday… I was looking for a specific style and size honestly because I was having trouble finding a certain style in my size, which is 14. I walked in and BAM! I was greeted by a cute, young lady who asked how she can help me…
I’m a big fan of skateboarder shoes, but the skateboard shops never have my size/​width. Tenni-​Mocs has all the sizes for us «bigger» people and quality brands. Check this place out cats, It’ll be worth your time.

I went in to buy Worishofers, German orthopedic shoes. The older saleswoman was nice enough, but she was assisting another customer. The younger saleswoman seemed resentful that I was there making her work! She got some sizes for me out of the back, but she didn’t smile at me once. When I commented that I was so pleased to see they sold Worishofers, she hostilely remarked that they’ve been around for years and only recently have they become trendy with young people. I’m sorry for being 25 and liking old lady shoes?
I went in ready to buy some $ 70+ shoes and she talked me out of it. Wouldn’t go back. I’ll be sticking to Bodell’s for orthopedic shoes from now on. They’re friendly and don’t turn away money from young people.

Maybe the remark about Sam was uncalled for, but I stand behind my post. I really enjoyed doing business with him; I even had an $ 85 credit for months from a return I did until he could get me a pair of shoes that I wanted. No one was more disappointed than I was with the disturbing nonsense that took place. I would never disrespect Sam, my brotherly UCLA fan, by not being honest. The lady who pulled the stunt knows exactly what I am talking about., shame on her if she won’t fess up.

I have always enjoyed my experiences at Tenni-​Mocs. First off, I absolutely love that it’s a family-​owned business. They really make me feel like I’m welcomed and that they actually care about how I feel in my new shoes. That’s a feeling you can only achieve in a family-​owned shop. Terry and Alex are SO delightful to buy from, I always feel right at home.
My entire family and I have gotten a total of probably 10 pairs of shoes there ranging from sandals, Sperry Topsiders, and even Uggs. We have never had any complaint about the shoes purchased or the customer service.
If you’re looking for custom or hard-​to-​find sizes of shoes, Tenni-​Mocs is definitely the place to go. If you’re looking for regular sizes, I would still recommend Tenni-​Mocs!