Brantano Footware

Brantano is big and spacious and never feels too crampt even at the busiest times of year (apart from at the tills which are somewhat lacking). The shoes are always well laid out, easy to browse and it makes life so much easier having pairs out ready to try on rather than having to chase staff around the shop and waiting for them to find the matching shoe. Their prices are not too bad although they do seem to have increased a fair bit over the last year or so. They appear to be aiming for a better experience for the shopper rather than really cheap bargains like they used to although there are still good bargains to be had sometimes and it is always a pleasant experience shopping there. This is made even better by havign ample free parking right outside.

The range is large, and the staff are helpful if you ask. It makes a nice change for people to leave you be until you ask for assistance. Shoes are laid out very logically and are eay to find for yourself. But when asked the staff are always very helpful. Their fitting for my little girl is usually very good. The range is very wide and ranges from the expensive, to the cheap and chearful. smart to casual and sporty. They usually have some good offers on at various points in the year and its always one of the places on my list when shoe hunting.

Brantano Footware is located in Maskew Avenue in Peterborough in a small retail park along with PC World, Currys and various other outlets. It provides shoes for all the family and has a great self serve layout which means you can try shoes on quickly and get out as soon as possible. Shoes are laid out in sections and then sizes. I guess the negatives of the shop is that you have to search for your own shoes (which is easy enough) and you don’t get the expertise of getting your feet measured to the shoes. Prices are higher than other budget shoe outlets, but are better quality and you can get a range of ‘designer’ shoes.