Dorene's Wide Shoes - San Jose, California

Beatrice Gerrish

My aunt and I were at a business lunch on Friday when one of the lady’s told us about this hidden gem. I’ve suffered from wide feet my entire life, and had resigned myself to a fate of wearing only the ugliest and/ or most practical shoes.

I wasn’t optimistic, but my aunt is a shoe person and she said we should check it out. The mother and daughter team that own the shop have exceptional knowledge about shoes and their construction- they literally spent an hour and half trying different shoes. They have a vast inventory so it was fun.

I felt a little like Cinderella! I ended up buying 4 pairs of shoes- only one of them was what I could call “practical” (a black pump) and the rest are downright cute?. I highly recommend this shop for anyone with wide feet. I think it’s change my life and I’m now planning to make an annual trip out here.
Thank you ladies!

Gina Hinds, REALTOR

The staff was very patient with impeccable customer service. For those that have wide feet. You need a place that you can try on multiple shoes so you walk away with those that are comfortable and fitting you well.

ardalan ardalaan

One can only appreciate Dorene's selection and service if one's feet are in unbearable pain. Both team members are keen listeners as to what is your need and offer your well informed decision when it comes to purchase the correct solution for your feet's needs.

Caiyte Garcia

Absolutely hands down the best shoe shopping experience of my life! The ladies here were so kind and helpful! I have a medical condition that usually makes finding shoes that fit me IMPOSSIBLE. today I bought my first pair of shoes that really truly fit my feet comfortably. What an awesome store they have! If you have swollen or wide feet go the Doreens!!

Janice Carey

If you have wide or large feet, numerous shoes are available.

I have gone there to get dressy shoes and boots, while the shoes are expensive, the ones I have, I don't wear every day, so they are 3 years old. Still in style, if I need to dress up for a party, I have comfortable shoes that I can stand in all night without my feet hurting. They fit you right in this store. It's a gem. I hope they are there for a very long time. Not many wide or large nice dress shoes shops available. Not an ugly stepsister, but Cinderella, move over, I have shoes that look great.

Bryan Casalegno

I was in the shop looking for a new pair of work boots. I spend a lot of time standing doing more than 10k of steps. I stood there for two seconds and was greeted with a smile and a how can I help you today? I told the lady I was looking around as I had time to spare before my flight back to Dallas. After a few seconds, the lady asked me if my arch's hurt? She said they are notorious for not having arch support. She sat me down on the bench and took my shoe off so she could measure me. After the measurement, she went to the wall and grabbed an orthotic insert from the wall. She put them in my shoe and let me walk around. It was like running in brand new shoes with arch and foot support. 10 out of 10, I would buy another set for my next pair of shoes. Thanks for the support!.. Get it.. LOL Arch Support. Thanks again for the Help!

Amanda Rojo

Amazing service and great selection. I didn't think there would be so many good options as it's kind of a small store but I've been in huge stores and not had nearly as many choices that fit. They have a great selection of classic and current styles, and when they say wide they mean in. I'm used to barely being able to find any shoes wide enough for my feet but they have shoes wide enough for me and they go even wider. A bit more than I usually pay for shoes personally but for the quality and style they are actually very reasonable prices. Also I cannot stress how great the staff was. I felt very well taken care of. I'll definitely be back.

Tracy Tanner

This place is great! I was greeted immediately and offered help. The ladies brought out several pairs and styles, fitting me one by one. They let me walk around the store in each pair of shoes while exploring other styles. It was no pressure and very friendly. I can't wait to go back!