Simons Shoes

Simons Shoes is a Brookline shoe store that has been in business since 1892. The shop stocks footwear from brands around the world, including Naot, Vagabond, Hoka, Dansko, UGG and Wolky, for women and men. It describes itself as a friendly neighborhood shoe shop and a place where multiple generations can shop together, and it bills itself as the Boston area’s best shoe store.

When the store first opened, horse-drawn carriages were the usual way to get around and shoes were little more than leather and wood meant to protect feet from cobblestone streets. More than a century later it remains a family business, and its focus is on bringing in exciting, good-quality finds from around the globe. Alongside the shop itself, Simons runs an online store.

What to Know

• The online store offers free shipping above a minimum order amount and easy returns.
• Hoka running shoes such as the Clifton are part of the regular selection.
• The store encourages customers to shop small and support a local independent business.
• It is a member of the Charles River Regional Chamber.