“One Shoe Can Change Your Life”
— Cinderella
Good shoes make a difference for your feet, health and everyday life. Don’t go cheap on your shoes – remember that they hold you up all day, so treat them right.
Thank you for everyone that voted for us as the BEST shoe store in McHenry County!
2022-2023-2024-2025
Upcoming
events
Come in to check out instore events for your favorite shoe brands!
Best Shoe Store in McHenry County Announcement
2022-2023-2024-2025
October 8th, 2026 6PM
This unforgettable women’s night out brings together more than 400 community members for an evening of sparkle, connection, dinner, dancing, raffles, Wine Pull, Gift Card Blind Pull, Heads & Tails, and meaningful impact for the children CASA serves. Achieve Footwear is sponsoring the event and also will be raffling off footwear for you to redo your shoe wardrobe!
Saucony Instore Shindig
September 18th-19th
Buy a pair of Saucony shoes during our instore event and enter for a chance to win a pair for FREE! Don’t forget to stock up on our Saucony socks while you are here.
Dansko Instore Shindig
September 25th – 26th
Come into the store during our Dansko event to see all the new Fall styles we have. We have an AMAZING women’s waterproof style that we sell out of every year! Come check them out.
Merrell Instore Shindig
October 2nd-3rd
Waterproof season is upon us! Come in during our Merrell instore event and see all of our waterproof options. Keep those feet dry this Fall.
Sandal Sale – 35% OFF
September 1st-30th
All Instock Sandals are 35% OFF (excluding OOFOS brand)
What People Say
“I have shopped here several times. Staff have always been very good to understand what I need and helping me find the right pair of shoes.”
— Tim B.
Get to know our staff
Fit Specialists
Put your feet in our hands!
| Name | Title | Period | Favorite Shoe Brand | Favorite Shoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie | Owner | 25 years | Vionic | Dansko Josey |
| Brett | General Manager | 18 years | New Balance | Saucony Echelon |
| Nicole | Manager/Buyer | 8 years | Dansko | Altra Torrin |
| Emily | Fit Expert | 6 years | Taos | Saucony Ride |
| Brandon | Fit Expert | 2 years | Drew | Drew Explorer |
| Drew | Fit Expert | 2 years | Saucony | Merrell Moab |
| Evan | Fit Expert | < 1 year | New Balance | NB 880 |
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