BIG Feet Appreciation Month kicked off to a great start! We’ve been inundated with emails from all you big-footed folks, it seems that there are more of you out there than we first thought. We’ve had some great responses and it appears that most of you are desperate to hear who we have chosen for the UK’s Best BIG Shoe Retailer’s, with many of you voting for companies you use and love yourselves.

We judged over 75 footwear retailers specifically stocking larger size shoes for both men and women. Each retailer was assessed in terms of availability, range, style, price and customer service.

The results are in and verified and we can proudly announce the UK’s Best BIG Shoe Retailer’s are…

For Women’s Shoes

For Men’s Shoes

Long Tall Sally are an established UK company specialising in clothing and footwear for women who are above average in height and shoe size. Founded way back in 1975 the company has been a leader in supplying products for tall women for over 30 years!

Their footwear comes in a variety of different styles ranging from a UK size 7-11. Priding themselves in being experts, Long Tall Sally have over 25 high street stores plus their fabulous website, www.longtallsally.com!

We chose Long Tall Sally as our Best BIG Shoe Retailer for women because we believe the range of styles on offer not only out number many of the competitors but they are also in keeping with current trends. They also deliver excellent customer service; many of you have been in touch praising Long Tall Sally’s website and customer service call centre.

Long Tall Sally had this to say regarding their award:

We are absolutely thrilled to receive this award. We are continually striving to improve our ranges of clothing and footwear and we believe that we have produced our best-ever collection for Autumn/Winter 08. A big thank you for your continued support.
Deborah Wiles – Product Director

Walktall are the UK specialists in men’s branded footwear in large sizes (12-19) and tall clothing. Sold through their mail order catalogue, on-line shop and their own retail outlet in Street, we are proud to announce Walktall as our best BIG Shoe Retailer for men.

The Walktall website is a fab place for tall men with big feet. In addition to the online store they have a great community side of the website. Members can discuss all sorts of issues in the forum, upload photos and take part in polls.

Walktall had this to say regarding their award:

We are extremely pleased to be the winners of this award. It is great to be recognised for service, price and style. We are continually updating and improving our range of footwear and tall clothing, we pride ourselves on being able to provide tall guys with the same amount of choice and brands as the regular size guys. Walktall strives to provide the customers with the simplest and most enjoyable shopping experience as possible. We have recently added the My Walktall section to our website which gives customers access to a fully personalised shopping experience. Our new Spring range is just being added to the website and the new catalogues are currently being mailed, we think it is the best Walktall range yet.
James Lockyer - Director

From all the stockists we researched 100% People would also like to announce the following retailers as our favourite runner-ups.

Emotion - the only UK company that creates fashionable ladies footwear for wider feet and calves. These are not fashion shoes and boots made larger; they are fashionable shoes and boots designed and made specifically for the wider foot. Stocking up to ladies size 10.

Special Feetures - Specialising only in women’s shoes in narrow fittings and longer sizes, Special Feetures is nothing like an ordinary Mail Order Company. If you are a woman with narrow feet, or simply need a longer size, contact Special Feetures for your free, full colour brochure plus your personal Fitting Chart.

Magnus - Magnus of Northampton is a leading supplier of large sized shoes for both Men & Women (Sizes 12-16 for men, 8-12 for women). Stocking formal, casual or sports shoes in a large range of styles for all occasions.

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