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John Fluevog Shoes
Category: Shopping Fashion Shoe Stores Shoe Stores [Edit]
837 Granville StVancouver, BC V6Z 1K7
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
(604) 688-2828
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sat 11 am - 7 pm
Thu-Fri 11 am - 8 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for John Fluevog Shoes
8 reviews in English
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Review from Dustin B.
Vancouver, BC
12/21/2011
Had I more money, I'd own more Fluevogs. It's as simple as that.
I recently bought a pair of the Radio BBC boots from Jody at the Granville store, and I love them. They were pretty rough to break in, and my heels weren't really happy. That was mostly just because I hadn't owned a high quality pair of leather shoes before, and didn't know how to soften them up properly. I stopped back in the shop, and they were happy to give me tips and tricks, and now my boots feel wonderful!
I feel good knowing that Fluevogs are designed and built here in Vancouver. They're a real local success story. -
Review from Ms. Kaddy M.
New Westminster, BC
2/15/2011
I love these shoes. I've started a collection & have 3 pairs (one pair found at a 2nd hand store for $30!!). They are the best quality shoes on the market & they stand behind their product. Did I mention comfort? You CAN stand in their 3 inch heels for hours. Seriously.
Add to this - recently bought a new pair on Vogs online. There was an issue with them & they replaced them immediately - no questions asked. As it should be! :) Happy customer! Check out their online sales - they happen pretty regularly & they rock! -
Review from Emily-Anne P.
Vancouver, BC
3/4/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Someone recently asked if I sleep in my shoes. The answer is yes, every day I hug them and share my bed (not really).
I love Fluevogs. I am on my second pair now, and I absolutely adore the style, quality and essence of the Fluevogs I have owned.
I am also a huge fan of the Granville Street location. The Gastown Fluevog has great atmosphere and the studio is there, but I have never had a bad experience walking in and chatting with the people at the Granville Street store.
I adore my shoes, they are super comfortable I can stand and walk in them for hours without any pain and they last.
The only thing I will say is that they are pricey, but it's worth it.Listed in: Dress me up - take me out
Comment from Chad C. of John Fluevog Shoes 9/7/2011
Thanks Emily !!! we look at it this way: Gastown is the… More » -
Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
10/15/2009
* Resists alkali, water, acid, fatigue and Satan *
Ok, I'm not cool. I'm not hip. I'm not trendy. Or whatever word Urban Dictionary would use as good synonyms for cool, hip, and trendy.
For the men's shoes at Fluevog I find myself thinking, "What the?!?!?!" for about 99% of them. I mean some look like Aladdin's slippers with toes that point up way too much for my liking. Others have random patches of colour that just don't make sense to my conservative boring self.
But I really like the quality of the construction, the fact that he is a local designer, and that he tries to use green practices as best as possible. So I searched out that 1% that don't make me cringe at the thought of wearing them.
The pair I got here has served me really well. Many shoes nowadays wear out way too quickly. But these have really held up nicely, and clearly will be able to be maintained easily for a long long time.
You've just got to appreciate what it says on the soles, "Resists alkali, water, acid, fatigue and Satan." Now THAT is a nice promise! -
Review from Chris M.
9/6/2011
Though not fashion-obsessed or a fidgety trendsetter, I get the vibe of styles that appeal to me when I see them, and if you're looking for something snazzy to wear on your feet you owe yourself a look into John Fluevog's store. His women's shoes are designed with lots of eccentricity and whimsical style, but I wouldn't know a thing about that as I'm a male customer! Fortunately, there are designs in men's shoes that range from ultra-business-cut and dressy to preppy to hipsterish to everyday-casual to workmanlike. Bold styling cues like leathery whorls and striking colours adorn many a model, but that's not to say that everything here is designed as a "look-at-me statement" - often there's just the right cut, or the addition of an original twist or detail that makes a pair of shoes look really cool. I recently bought a pair of dress shoes that fit wonderfully and really feel well-made, but I have also put lots of city mileage on a casual suede-topped pair that have shown few signs of deterioration.
Yes, they are expensive, but built to last ("Resists alkali, water, acid, fatigue and Satan!") and with unique style.Comment from Chad C. of John Fluevog Shoes 9/7/2011
Thank you Chris for your message !! we are very happy you… More » -
Review from Sarah A.
9/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
A Fluevog store is something between an art gallery and a retail outlet. I recently purchased my first pair of Fluevogs. They are beautiful, but somewhat painful as I have not yet broken them in. The customer service I received here was fantastic. The sales associates really know the product and they want to make sure you are happy.
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Review from Kat S.
5/17/2010
I'm a Fluevog fan! I have coveted these crazy shoes since I was a teenager taking trips across to the Big City on the sea bus, and staring in the store window, thinking about how I would love a pair of those chunky shoes with the fancy swirl on the side (old school style 90's Fluevogs).
Fast forward to 2007. I just got my first REAL FULL-TIME job in my line of work, and I wanted to treat myself to something special (let's just forget about that car I bought for a moment).
I stopped in one day after a day in the field, wearing hiking boots (muddy), carharts, and a gore-tex jacket, so not the trendiest girl on the block. But I was treated with respect and had a lovely chat with the fellow that was working there. I vowed to be back after my next paycheck. I had scoped out a couple pairs I was in love with.
Sure enough, a couple weeks later I came in, dressed nicer since it was the weekend, but still relatively poor and not wearing anything special, I just happened to be cleaner. I was still treated super well, and had someone bringing me a number of pairs to try out. Since I have very sensitive feet, I had to wear them around the store for a good 20 minutes to be sure I was happy with them. No worries, everyone was patient, and helpful, and just so nice. I made my purchase. Some shiny red Malibrans. I still love them to this day.
I have since bought another pair at last year's Fluevog Day celebrations at this location, and despite being busy they again were so wonderful to me, and I was even given an extra dust bag for my first pair that didn't get one (they were a new thing they started that year) for free, and toe pads to cushion my feet.
I stop in to this location a couple times a year just to try what is new and hope that maybe one day they will have a pair of boots that actually fit my large calves (no luck yet). The staff are always great, even if they know I don't intend to buy anything. I am always greeted with a smile, no matter what I am wearing, and the staff love to hear your stories about your Fluevogs and any visits to their other locations.
The quality of the shoes are amazing and they really are comfortable. You may be put off by the price, but they stand behind their products, which are ethically made and made to last (and resist Satan). They even have a line of vegan shoes for those that prefer leather-free footwear. Go give Fluevog a try if you haven't yet!
They even have some very suave men's shoes out right now, that I think Marc would approve of (less of the crazy, more of the sexy). -
Review from Kristin H.
Vancouver, BC
10/28/2010
I have a Fluevog addiction, both for the shoes and the store itself. The staff here are wonderful, patient people. I get the impression they genuinely like working here and care about whether customers leave with shoes that they love. There is a reason Fluevog has such a loyal following in Vancouver, aside from being a local designer: Fluevog makes offbeat, unique, but infinitely wearable shoes that last longer than most in the same price range.
I walked by the Granville location a few weeks after I moved here, and didn't dare go in, knowing it would awaken The Visa Monster. My longing eventually got better of me, and The Visa Monster has been alive and well ever since.
I can go in this store, look around for 30 minutes, and try on 10 pairs of shoes in different sizes, and I am not made to feel like I am being a bother for making sure I really do love the $500 boots I'm about to buy.
Fluevog also offers a few extras that I really appreciate:
For us wider-calved ladies ("muscular" as they say, although I'd like to know where said muscles are hiding), many of the boots can be stretched to accommodate our calves, free of charge! I had this done a few weeks ago to a pair of Radio PRIs, and I couldn't be happier.
There is also an eight-month warranty on shoes. I'm not exactly sure what that covers (manufacturing defects, I assume), but it's nice to know they stand behind the work of their factories.
If a certain size in a particular colour is unavailable and you can try it on in another colour, the staff will order in the shoes from any other location in Canada (or at least they have for me).
A note about Fluevog sizing: Their sizes to vary, but often fit a 1/2 to a full size smaller than your regular shoe size. Your feet are not suddenly large, Fluevogs are just small.
