Doug runs the place and he is great! Extremely knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for helping folks find their fit. We came in with our 8 month old and almost 2 year old. Doug is incredibly patient with children, and has a good sense of humor about things. Highly recommended and we will be back!
March 2023
Great place to get quality shoes for little kids. Doug was really great. He was patient and kind to our toddler and helped him find shoes that he liked, that fit well.
December 2021
Went here for a 1st pair of walking shoes for my little guy. Very helpful, knowledgeable owner/operator who took the time to explain the differences between infant/toddler walking shoe brands and fitment. Left feeling great about the footwear we purchased for our 10-month old son(who is beginning to take his 1st unassisted... read full comment
Douglas Pekarek and team provide personalized service that only a local shop can provide. Barrington's and Arlington Heights' hometown shoe stores continue to sell happiness and satisfaction in every pair of shoes. With over one hundred years of collective experience, Tootsies Shoes is made up of a knowledgeable shoe fitting team specializing in "fashion comfortable" footwear. We have a variety of popular children brands including Stride Rite and Tsukihoshi. Ladies include HEY DUDE, EMU Australia, Aetrex and many more .We will ensure your feet are in the right shoes or your children's!