Number 1 Shoes

No. 1 Shoes was really great when my siblings and I were younger and went through shoes really quickly. Most of the time they’re a pretty good price and they do some great knock-​offs of the more expensive styles people spend money on these days. In between the inexpensive styles and the understandably pricier Jeffrey Campbell lookalikes, are shoes that you could buy in other shoes stores for around the same price, but slightly better quality. The upside of No. 1 Shoes is that they do great deals occasionally, like getting a second pair for half price, with the added convenience of having shoes for every person of every age.
I haven’t seen anything in No. 1 Shoes that has struck me as a ‘must-​buy’ lately, but it’s a good alternative for those who don’t want to spend too much on a pair of heels they won’t wear more than a few times. The range here is huge and varies slightly between stores from what I’ve noticed; the range in Westfield has improved over the last few months too. It’s a good stop for almost any shoe you’re after, most notably their casual, school and work shoes.

Number 1 shoes has been the go-​to destination for cheap (in price, not quality) shoes. First off, all the Number 1 stores I’ve been to are huge, and they are packed with every type of shoe style imaginable — heels, flats, lace-​ups, boots, ankle boots, sandels and slippers… the list goes on. They also have a healthy range for men (sports shoes, work shoes, formal shoes, slippers) and kids too.
The thing I like about Number 1 shoes is that every time you go in, you’re bound to find something you like, even for someone like me who isn’t particularly into shoes. And the price is something you’ll like even more. They have regular sales on, which are always good too.
The place can get a bit messy as people take out/​open boxes and leave everything lying about (this was a nightmare when I worked there, but when you’re a customer it isn’t too bad).
And if the style you want isn’t available in your size, you can always try the other branch in Manukau, which is just down the road in the Supa Centre complex, next to Godfreys.