Schuh

When I want a nice pair of shoes, Schuh is my go to place. I am a big fan of some of the brands they stick and my pink Hush Puppies shoes are the best shoes I have ever owned, in fact I regret not buying 2 pairs!
I was in Schuh recently looking for a pair of everyday trainers, and obviously they came up trumps with some new balance lovelies.
What impressed me most though was after I tried them on and said I’d take them, the shop assistant asked if I was paying cash or card. When I said card he went to get the mobile card machine and I paid there and then without having to get into the queue at the tills. A very clever touch, and one I haven’t seen anywhere before. Well done Schuh, your customer service continues to be excellent.

Although the shop seems great, once you are away from the shops and need help, their central customer service department are terrible. Also never use their online services, I bought a pair of shoes on sale and they refused to send them, refused to offer a like product and basically told me to get lost. I won’t use them again. Good high street stores though.

I’m not a «shoe girl». I have also, recently, been condemned to wearing one pair of running trainers *everywhere* due to a really bad knee injury combined with terrible biomechanics (read: I have bow legs). Until I can get insoles, trainers were my one and only footwear.
But now the sun is out, my knee is better, and I am looking at my current shoe collection thinking «oh mah gah, these are all SERIOUSLY old». My one pair of ballet flats for summer were £12 New Look numbers that used to be metallic gold. Now they’re just off-​white. My two pairs of cheap trainers (no brand) have stains on them of I don’t know what. I have seen my shoes in a whole new light. A shoe lady I may never become, but hell, I NEED new shoes.
Brief autobiography of my feety matters done, now to the review at hand. I rarely review chains, and even less frequently (in fact, this could be a first) give them the full sexy five stars. Schuh is a store I rarely frequent too. I’m not a fan of ‘brands’ really, and prefer boutiquey numbers. I also have ridiculously narrow feet (not small, they’re just long and thin) and most shoes are like boats on me and fall off.
But when I stubbed my toe AGAIN in my battered gold ballet flats and realised the sole was hanging off, it happened right outside Schuh, and I took it as a sign. On wandering in I realised «wow this place is big and there are a LOT of shoes».
My only other Schuh experience was the one on North Bridge which is very small, and the two stores in Glasgow which are ‘ok’ but I always left disinterested.
It could be fashion is turning my way, or that in my new found ‘I can wear non-​trainers!’ state of mind I saw shoes in a whole new way. But they had a lot of different brands in here, and almost all of the offerings I liked!
The staff were also really attentive. It was a busy Bank Holiday Monday and I did the *very* annoying customer thing of asking for one pair, and whilst the staff had run off to the stock room, seeing another pair and when they came back asking for those in my size too. I did that 5 times. By the fourth time the shop assistant looked worn but was still smiling and not rude about it.
So with all the shoes, and friendly staff, I just had to buy a pair. They’re even a ‘brand’ shoe as well. I didn’t feel pushed into buying anything either. Sometimes in these stores the constant «can I help? can I get your size?» puts me off, but I was left in peace and only asked once or twice.
Big props to this branch of Schuh. For what it is — a chain selling branded shoes — it does it well, and it was the first High Street chain shopping store I’ve been in that I actually enjoyed in quite some time.
And I really do quite like my new shoes.

I find Schuh to be a very similar quality of shop to Office. This is no bad comparison.
Like Office, a wide selection of shoe styles and brands are available which ensures everyone’s tastes are catered for. The more formal styles are easily distinguishable from the casual thanks to a comprehensible layout.
Unlike its South Bridge partner, this Frederick street Schuh is a little larger and thus offers a better selection of stock, which is always nice.

I love Schuh, it’s is easily the best shoe shop in Edinburgh. Situated in a massive premises on Frederick St, they have a huge selection of delightful offerings for both men and women. Asides from stocking a lot of high profile labels (Adidas, Irregular Choice, Red or Dead, Ugg etc), they also have their own brand which successfully copies the latest trends, but retails for a cheaper price. There are always lots of helpful staff wondering around eager to help you on your quest to find the perfect pair and because the shop is so large, you can always find a seat in which to try things on. The student discount (10% off) and generous returns policy (you have 365, yes 365, days in which to change your mind) make this place a winner.

I’m not one of those shoes-​fanatic type girls and up until the past few years had a limited number of shoes in my possession… Then ‘Schuh’ emerged as a prominent high street shoe shop with stores in many towns and cities. So what has brought about this sudden passion about what I wear on my feet?
Schuh made me realise that quirky, good quality footwear need not be confined to posh, expensive designer shops and the catwalk. Whilst the shop caters for mainstream tastes the shop pools together various brilliant shoe designers that I had not been aware of previously. Some of the brands they stock for women include:
~Irregular Choice~
I absolutely adore Irregular Choice, a company who produce shows that one could imagine Katy Perry donning on her feet. Whilst a few of the designs are outlandish beyond belief and would certainly take a brave person to wear them, some of them are just just like nothing you see in other high street shops, but in a good way. I am currently eyeing up the ‘Cortesan Snake’ high heels in the purple version.
~Red or Dead~
Whilst some of the Red or Dead shoes are pretty common fare, I did buy a completely gorgeous pair worth £90 (probably the most I have ever spent on shoes even with the 10% student discount) which tie at the back and made from a luxurious soft material. These were definitely worth the money particularly as these are the comfiest party shoes I have ever owned. I find I can dance and walk about in them for ages and the quality is retained. Red or Dead heels are often sophisticated and a perfect set of shoes to buy for a special occasion or a classy night out.
~Dr Martens~
My purple Doc Martins were the first shoes I ever bought at schuh and lasted me several years despite frequent use. They are still in rather good condition today and only need one tiny hole mendled in the heel. I am a bit disappointed, however, at the recent range of Doc Martins. The colour and variety seems to be less interesting and vibrant in comparison to past stock, although this may be down to the shoemakers themselves. Despite this, Doc Martins are great for those who enjoy alternative styles. Such shoes are often quite painful to break in but with good leather softener and frequent wear, these are the comfiest shoes ever.
There are a wide range of fantastic, good quality shoes for most people, whether they wish to follow current fashion or prefer more unique styles. There are many brands and I have only really noted my favourites here.
The prices at Schuh vary. I would not define it as cheap but the prices you pay are pretty standard for many of the brands they sell. Moreover, bargains can be found in items in the sale section of shops. I would also recommend the shop for the fact that the shoes are often cost effective in the long term as the excellent quality of many brands means they last for a long time. I might also add that many of the shoes are absolutely gorgeous! In addition to this, students like myself can receive a 10% student discount in-​store which is very useful.
My experience of customer service has been positive in pretty much every store I’ve been in. Employees are always willing to give you a hand and to ask you if you need assistance. The services in place for customers are generally very helpful and willing to allow you to order shoes if the specific type or size is not in stock in that particular store.
I generally love ‘Schuh’ for the diverse range of shoes that they stock. It may be pricey but the quality and attractiveness of the shoes is worth it –Not that I shop there too often as that would kill my student finances. I tend to limit it to no more than 2 or 3 purchases in a year. Schuh is a shop that is largely aimed at adults and I have not seen (or noticed) a kids range at all. This is probably a good thing as sometimes the last thing you want to deal with is noisy kids when out shopping (If any of us can remember our visits to Clarks as a child or other shoe shops before school started).
I have largely focused on female shoes but when I say you can find shoes for everybody, I mean everybody (who’s not a child of course). The shop is divided so that one can also find male styles too. I would thoroughly recommend that men try this shop out too.

A charming shoe shop located in the centre of town. Most of the shoes here are sport shoes but they also have more formal footwear as well as flip flops and the like. The staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable plus there are plenty of seats to sit on :)

A great range of shoes including for going out, sports trainers and work shoes. The prices are not too bad and they do student discount. They sometimes have a good sale on. The shop gets very busy and you might be waiting a while to get served. The staff are very helpful.

Schuh does do a good selection of shoes, however this shop is horrifically busy and noisy at the weekends. The music tends to blare and you can’t get near the shoes.

This is by far my favourite Schuh in Edinburgh. Staff are so helpful and go out of there way to help you in whatever query you may have. They will always try to order what you want for you if they do not have it.
Always make sure to go there.
They have the best sale and I have gotten some good deals like shoes for £5 you can’t get any better than that