I want to see if T.O. Dey is still operating too...
Meanwhile, let us see what Yelp says...
(By the way, I have just had to pass by several business just for lack of current reviews...one place had great reviews, but the last one was from 2008!! That just won't do...)
HA! Some people love it, others hate it...it DOES make me wonder if all these people are really going to the same store sometimes!
Eneslow
470 Park Ave S
(between 31st St & 32nd St)
New York, NY 10016
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
(212) 477-2300
(between 31st St & 32nd St)
New York, NY 10016
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
(212) 477-2300
- Nearest Transit Station:
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33 St (4, 6, 6X)28 St (4, 6, 6X)28 St (N, R)
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am - 7 pmThu 10 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Eneslow
Review Highlights What's this?
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"...always takes his time to make sure that she is comfortable." In 7 reviews -
"...that is looking for high quality shoes that will make your feet happy." In 7 reviews -
"...how quickly I found just the right pair of shoes I needed with lots..." In 7 reviews
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18 reviews in English
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Review from Deborah Y.
- 2 friends
2/4/2013
I'm new to New York and with all the walking I do, I really needed to get better shoes. Before going to Eneslow, I went to about 7-8 stores including DSW, Macy's, Uggs, etc. and couldn't find anything that could help with my low arch feet (I also have neck issues and carry heavy cameras around). I was feeling really let down by the shopping in NYC, having recently moved from Cali.
After asking around, a friend told me about Eneslow and the article about them in the Epoch Times Newspaper:
http://www.theepochtimes…
I decided to check out the store this morning to give my shoe hunt another go. I was so impressed with the staff and shoe selection. They measured my feet, examined my arch and helped me find a range of shoes that would suit my needs. I was surprised how quickly I found just the right pair of shoes I needed with lots of arch support within my price range (Clark wave). I donated the shoes I wore in the bin outside and walked out with my new kicks.
I will definitely be going there again and would highly recommend this store for anyone that is looking for high quality shoes that will make your feet happy :) -
Review from Sarah C.
- 16 friends
5/30/2013
I am a shoe snob: heels, boots, sneakers, flats - I love them all. I do not care about dresses or denim but when it comes to accessories, especially shoes, I care. Normally for my shoes, I hit up Barneys for heels etc, and then Alife and Supra for sneakers. I never dip into general shoe stores or pedorthic centers.
That is, until I had an emergency and Eneslow saved me.
Allow me to share. This week, I went to the gym and could not, for the life of me, find my heels in the cubby. I searched high and low, the staff helped me, everything. We think since they were black pump, someone else must have thought they were theirs, because literally the shoes DISAPPEARED. I had to interview potential employees for my company and while annoyed, I luckily had my trusty designer flats in my gym bag and was going to make do.
While walking to my office building, I suddenly felt my foot touch bare pavement and then bit the concrete - hard. Yep, the sole on my cute little flats (which I had been wearing for ever) had separated and ripped, causing me to trip and fall. I put my sneakers back on, wiped the gravel scratches off my hands and knees and began to limp along to the office, in near tears. TWICE IN ONE MORNING WITH THE SHOE DRAMA. I had to interview potential employees for my firm and wearing sneakers with a black business dress ala 1988 WAS NOT GOING TO FLY.
Luckily, I walked past Eneslow. It was 8:50 am and they werent open yet, but I was desperate. So I knocked on the door and stared pitifully at the employees. To my surprise, they welcomed me in warmly and were more than happy to help me find a pair of shoes.
The salesman was very knowledgeable, friendly and warm - he brought me several pairs of shoes in my size and budget, measured my foot and named two brands he recommended since I have a wide foot and narrow heel. They were still vaccuuming in there and yet here I was being helped. In fact, they rushed getting the cash register open so they could ring me up.
I ended up with super comfy, super cute little black kitten heels. True customer service and I think I am going to go back and get a few more walking style heels and flats. -
Review from Pushti S.
- 0 friends
6/25/2013
I was a longtime customer before my experience today. This store has gone way down, but not the prices! They used to have very knowledgeable shoe and foot experts there and I have often recommended them to clients that needed good supportive shoes for problem feet. Not anymore. Just shoe salesmen. I was assured that I could return the unworn shoes within a week if necessary, but when I saw the sign that said store credit or gift cards only, I questioned the cashier once more. First she refused to answer me and I received a dirty look. When I asked 2 more times, I finally received an answer. A very SNIPPY one. When I said something about this, she continued to treat me rudely and with disdain. I asked to speak to the manager and was told the man sitting right there was the manager. He had the nerve to tell me I was making too big a deal out of it. No apology, just more disdain! I refuse to spend my hard earned money in any establishment that treats me poorly. I can see from the review posted here 3 days earlier that I'm not the only customer they have mistreated. Needless to say, I did not purchase the shoes. They just managed to waste my time, but this is not the only store in NYC that sells the same brands of shoes they sell here and I have never been treated rudely at them. Don't bother with this one! -
Review from Pomander B.
- 0 friends
3/13/2013
I really don't understand why this place doesn't hire female salespeople. The gentlemen can be incredibly knowledgeable, but the truth is I am (much) more comfortable shoe shopping with a lady salesperson. The store carries high-quality shoes at astronomical prices, but you get what you pay for. Will stop in again, but shopping here is more along the lines of running an errand that needs to get done instead of a pleasant/fun "I'm going shoe shopping" type outing.
PS: If your feet have issues and you need real help in finding the right fit/solution, Bart is a terrific help. Highly recommend him. He knows what he is talking about.
UPDATE: I added another star as I went back and worked with the lovely Patricia. Experience was a nice mix of fun & finding the right shoe. Hope to see her again next time! -
Review from Kurt A.
- 10 friends
11/27/2012
I bought a pair of Merrell walking shoes here a few years ago and they were very comfortable - almost like wearing a sneaker - so I bought a second pair. I went in today to look for comfortable boots and ending up trying out a shoe by Crocs. They were very comfortable, but Eneslow didn't have any boots by Crocs. I checked online and saw that there was a boot version of the shoe I'd tried. I asked if they could order them, but they said no (I was told that their next order would be for shoes for Spring), so I told the saleswoman I would order the boots online. She was very nice about it, and I was glad Eneslow was there so I could try on the Crocs. -
Review from Marlo G.
- Elite '13
- 283 friends
11/17/2011
Yes, as you may've read, Eneslow is a place for feet with special needs. They have a variety of brands you probably haven't heard of unless you wear higher end comfort shoes...as well as Merrells, Hunter boots and a handful of running shoes.
That said, Eneslow has a huge selection and is one of the premier vendors of comfort/special need shoes. Of course with quality and satisfaction of needs, the shoes are a bit pricey. I've comparison shopped and it's not that Eneslow is expensive--it's right on point for its category.
Staff is very friendly and helpful. -
Review from David B.
- 1 friend
5/11/2012
I purchased 2 pairs of Alden's from Eneslow in NYC and then at great cost, added rocker soles and then later, a steel shank to both pairs.
Soon after my initial purchase, both pairs began to squeak. They "de-squeaked" them but the squeaks quickly returned. I have returned them 5 times to the store on Park Avenue in NYC. Each time another excuse is made and another attempt to de-squeak including returns to Alden. They have NEVER not squeaked. Today I picked them up again and was told that adding a shank causes squeaks 9 times out of ten. They refused trying again and now I am stuck with 2 very expensive shoes that both squeak. Clearly, I can never buy again at Eneslow.
But now I have read on the Alden site that ALL Alden shoes contain a steel shank. Either that is not true or I have been scammed by Eneslow. -
Review from Jane B.
- 1 friend
5/31/2009
To rework a cliche, "Comfort is the new black." Or maybe, "comfort is the new sexy." Or perhaps, "comfort is the new extravagance."
With a closet full of pumps that make my feet ache and take the joy out of an evening out, I've stopped asking "WWSJP (i.e., what would Sarah Jessica Parker, the high priestess of high heels) do?" and I've started asking, "Can I wear these shoes while standing up for an hour and walking further than the distance between the curb and a restaurant seat?" If the answer is no, I pass. The sad consequence of this decision is that there have been many spiky shoes left at Bergdorf's. After all, I need shoes that permit me to do something more challenging than merely lying on my back (and how many shoes does one need for *that*? -- probably just one utterly impractical pair.....)
I stumbled upon "Eneslow, the Foot Comfort Center" while walking up Park Ave this weekend. And in response to my footwear-back-to-basics-drive, I went in to investigate. The place is filled with sensible shoes. But when I say "sensible", I don't mean ugly or boring....I mean shoes that won't make you wish the day was over when it's only 10AM, or make you wish the night was done when you've only just walked to the subway. Sensible is a good thing.
Eneslow carries many, *many* lines of comfortable shoes -- from the familiar choices like Arche, Thierry Raboutin, and Dansko, to the unfamiliar. Moreover, there are generally several options from each line available. I was impressed by the broad selection. That said, about half the shoes are a little -- or a lot -- clunky (many of the customers are there for the orthotics or in response to foot pain/problems).....But the other half are quite stylish (i.e., they don't reek of orthopedic footwear).
I purchased a pair of Beautifeel sandals (an Israeli line previously unknown to me), and am delighted by the shoe because it has a not-too-prim 2" wedge, an appealing design, and *tons* of padding. These are shoes I can wear all day without requiring bandaids or ibuprofen. Their inventory was a little sparse in my size (10.5 - an unusual size, to be sure) so that was an issue -- I would have tried on more shoes, but they didn't have my size in stock. When I got home, I checked Zappos, and found the shoes were priced about the same in the store as online.
I have no thoughts on the men's selection - there was a whole second floor dedicated to guys. Unfortunately, I got mesmerized by the array of comfortable shoes and didn't go beyond the ladies section. My husband, however, seemed intrigued by their MBT offerings.
I will be back to Eneslow -- my feet will demand it.
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