Although you can find less expensive shoes in department stores and large-volume chain store, the quality of the shoes is not always good, and the knowledge of the sales staff regarding proper footwear is often poor. You need your feet to carry you through the rest of your life, so it is worth investing in good shoes from a store where the staff will make sure you receive shoes that fit you properly. Some of the stores listed below accept shoe prescriptions and do not charge one or both of the sales taxes. This varies from store to store so you should always ask first!

Runner's Choice 207 Dundas Street (west of Clarence): 672-5928
Carries top quality running shoes and some walking shoes (New Balance, Saucony). Excellent service and returns policy. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

The Running Room 620 Richmond St. (near Central): 438-8550
Knowledgeable staff. A good selection of running and walking shoes (New Balance, Saucony). Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Wuerth's Shoes Ltd. Exeter: 235-0611 Goderich: 524-7482 Seaforth: 527-1506 St. Mary's: 284-2143
Carry New Balance, Saucony, SAS, Rockport, Echo and other comfort shoes. Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. "Wuerth" the trip! Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Mugford Shoes Westmount Mall: 472-3050
Carry New Balance, Saucony, Rockport, SAS and other high quality shoes and boots. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Naturalizer White Oaks Mall: 686-4614 Masonville Mall: 660-6749
Carry "Natural Sport": line of women's comfort dress and casual shoes. No shoe prescriptions.

J. Seigel Footwear 1295 Highbury Ave. N (Loeb Plaza): 452-9994
Closed on Mondays
Carry New Balance, Saucony, Reiker and a variety of other athletic, work, and safety shoes. Special ordering and variety of width sizes (up to 6E). Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Scientific Foot and Legcare Centre 495 Richmond St., Suite 102: 432-7396
Carry a variety of casual, dress, and walking shoes. Will do home visits. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Tallcrest Shoes 981 Wellington Rd. (South of Southdale by Pier 1): 681-9498
Carry Munro, Clarks, and New Balance walking shoes. Women's size 10-14 shoes and boots. Widths 3A-D. No shoe prescriptions.

Fodemesi 123 Dundas St.: 432-9639
Carry New Balance, Saucony, Asics, Rockport, Birkenstock, Finn Comfort. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Ellen's Cherryhill Mall: 663-2115
Carry children's and ladies shoes and boots. Specialize in width fitting. Special ordering available. No shoe prescriptions.

Soft Moc 1680 Richmond St.: 679-8859 Westmount Mall: 474-7460 WhiteOaks Mall: 681-8486
Carry New Balance, Saucony, Rockport, Merrils, Birkenstocks. On-line ordering available at www.softmoc.com with shoes delivered within 48 hours. Excellent returns policy. No shoe prescriptions.

Ingeborg Shoes Cherryhill Mall: 438-2301 White Oaks Mall: 681-2073
Carry a variety of German comfort shoes such as Rhode and Rieker. Accepts Shoe prescriptions.

Ovation Shoes 509 Commissioners Rd.W: 471-7556 34 Front W: 245-2406
A wide variety of men's and women's high quality boots, dress, casual and running shoes (New Balance, Rockport, Clarke's). Width fittings. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Knapp's 165 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel: 291-4750
(Closed on Mondays)
A large selection of orthopaedic footwear and some athletic shoes. Variety of with sizes. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Savoy 201 Queens Ave.: 434-1819
A large selection of orthopaedic shoes, orthotic friendly, and extra dept sandals, running and dress shoes. Accepts shoe prescriptions.

Walking on a Cloud Masonville Mall 667-1079 (Second level next to Sears)
A wide variety of men's and women's sandals, running and dress style shoes (Finn Comfort, Mephisto, Rockport, Denins, and more). Accepts shoe prescriptions.