Heather Kikkert
7 years ago
I used to have extremely high arches, but because I have large feet, it has always been hard to find shoes that fit let alone ones with enough arch support. After having worked at numerous jobs where I am constantly standing on concrete or similar floors, my arches have finally completely flattened out. I have been going to Hirsch's for over 2 years now, and have been helped by nearly all of their employees with every one of them being extremely helpful and going way beyond what most places consider acceptable customer service standards. They always have the size I need (even if it's not in the exact color or style I like), and help me choose the best shoe for whatever I need it for. There is a difference between liking how a shoe looks and if it will actually do the job required or not. Unfortunately, the owner is retiring and closing the store. If they aren't already closed, they will be in the next month or so.
I haven't been helped by the woman mentioned in previous reviews. The employees have all been men. What with working in the airport selling electronics, I know exactly how she feels when knowing someone is just there to find out what size they need then buy it online because it's less expensive, but I would never ever be rude to someone because of it. That is extremely bad practice. And if someone is looking for something my company doesn't carry, the internet is the first place I recommend; even giving suggestions on specific sites to try for whatever it is they need. I'm not a used car salesman and will NEVER sell something to someone that I know for a fact won't work for their needs, unless they insist on purchasing the item even after being forewarned it wasn't meant for that. Luckily, I haven't run into this issue during any of my visits to Hirsch's.