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Shoe Biz, Upper Haight
Thanks to Shoe Biz, the Upper Haight may be the city’s best destination for fashionable footwear. On any given day, owners Nooshin and Mehran Esmaili’s trio of stores — each with its own distinct personality — are teeming with shoppers in search of the coolest gear around.
The original Shoe Biz opened its doors in 1979 and has succeeded thanks to its affordable, stylish selection and good customer service. Trendy brands such as Steve Madden, N.Y.L.A., Sugar and Rocket Dog can be found here. For the best in sneakers — from Adidas to New Balance to Puma — there’s Shoe Biz II (also known as Dino Store, in honor of the mascot that sits on the sidewalk in front of it). Those in need of something dressier should head to Super Shoe Biz, which is home to high-end designers.
Whether you’re looking for flats or high-heels, dainty or chunky, weekend casual or out-on-the-town fabulous, try one of the Shoe Biz stores on for size.
TIP: Can’t make it to the Haight? In 2004, Shoe Biz expanded into two additional SF ‘hoods: the Mission (in the space formerly occupied by the Subterranean Shoe Room) and Noe Valley.
Shoe Biz
1446 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-0990
Shoe Biz II
1553 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 861-3933
Super Shoe Biz
1420 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 861-0313
Shoe Biz
877 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-8655
Shoe Biz
3810 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 821-2528
