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Shay's Shoes

West End

Updated: Oct 11, 2023

One of the best shoe shops in Brisbane is long-standing Shay’s Shoes in West End.

Well-known for having been part of the West End village landscape since the early 1900’s, remarkably, Shay’s Shoes is still owned by the Shay Family, with much-loved shoes for women and shoes for men in stock.

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The interior might have changed since it first opened, but this West End stalwart remains a leader in true 'yester-year shoe shop' style when it comes to offering personalised customer service that's a step above the rest.

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Shay’s Shoes is home to some of Brisbane's favourite shoe brands such as Doc Martens, Birkenstock, Bloodstones, Macs, Skechers, Rollies, Keen and Dawgs, just to name a few.

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Brisbane shoe-lovers can find a solid range of shoes to help take a load off the weight of daily activities. And, for those hard-to-fit feet, they also stock orthotic-friendly shoes.

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Whether you’re looking for shoes to wear bushwalking around Brisbane, for hiking a mountain on the weekend, or you’re just after some casual shoes for walking when on holidays and travelling, Shay’s will have what you need.

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If life in a slower lane is more your pace, kick back in knowing you will find fashionable women’s shoes and stylish mens’ footwear for a casual Brisbane lifestyle.

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In this West End shoe shop, you’ll find a selection of vegan shoes, and shoes that nurses love for shift-long support and durability, and a wall that displays a range of socks, shoe cleaners & protectors, along with insoles and arch supports.

Nice to know – You can order shoes online from Shay’s Shoes easy-to-follow website.

Nice to know – If you’re needing to get shoes repaired in Brisbane, Shay’s Shoes are your go-to spot.

Shay's Shoes 

197A Boundary St

West End

3844 5005

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126 Boundary St West End

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