My Mom, big Sister and I have shopped at Esmond's for years!! We 3 have "skinny" feet. I recently stopped in on my way out of Richmond. I really needed tennis shoes that felt wonderful! I mentioned that my old tennis shoes had Alzheimer's.....as in lost their memory!!! 😁 You know, that memory foam inside. And other things. Walt Jr's daughter waited on me. She examined my foot, left, and told me more than my old foot Dr.! She had me try 2 pairs, different makes. The first was unbelievable.....like heaven. The 2nd, walking around, didn't match the first ones. I tried the firsts back on, walked around a lot more. I think my feet and toes were singing a joyful tune! I said SOLD!! Of course I wore them home, driving almost 2 hrs. At almost 71, my feet are...
Read moreThe BEST place to shop for shoes especially if you have feet that are hard to fit or problems with your feet. Very knowledgeable family owned business specializing in custom care. From the minute you walk in until you're finished shopping you have their undivided attention. Your feet are measured every time and if you don't see something you like or that fits there is the ability to special order. I've recommended this shoe store to many people and love hearing how happy they are with their experience. Are you someone who's wearing the wrong size shoes or believe you need to break in new shoes? Get in there and get some shoes that...
Read moreI appreciate that Esmond's has served Richmond for so many years. But I would caution that one of the staff insists on fitting customers in shoes longer than they need. I have worn a 7 1/2 or 8 all my life. She insisted I needed a 9. I have been wearing them for a couple years, though it took me a while to not trip over my toes. Recently I found the exact same style shoe at a thrift store in a size 7 1/2 and they fit perfectly and feel much better than the size 9. The same thing happened to my dad - she sold him a size 12 when he had always worn an 11 before. The size 12 slipped off his heels and we ended up...
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