John Rushton Shoes

One of the last remaining proper shoe shops in London. John is a wonderful man who knows his business inside out, and is a delight to talk to! Better advice cannot be found anywhere.

This is what a shoe shop should be like - after years of trying to find good shoes elsewhere I have always been disappointed with the craftmanship of what I have purchased, which I can understand when buying a cheap shoe, however many retailers charge high prices for a shoe which is poorly constructed and uses poor quality materials. I purchased a pair of boots from John in March of this year and, whilst being pricey - you most certainly get what you pay for - excellent craftmanship from long standing suppliers sold by folks who know everything about their products. 9 months on and I could not be happier with the purchase and am certain that these boots will outlast me. In the long run, with proper care as advised from John, these will certainly work out cheaper than what is sold on the high street. 100% satisfied with every aspect of my purchase and, should I require any other footwear going forward, John will most certainly be my first port of call.

This shop is a gem, I love it! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and really care about quality shoes. They take their time to educate you about how to look after shoes so they last. I’ve never had anyone to teach me these things and ruined my first pair of quality shoes recently. I wish I had found this place earlier. I’ll only buy shoes from here from now on ! All the shoes in this shop are stylish and the place have a nice vibe about it. Best shoe shop in London!

John knows his stuff and makes you feel at home . What a gem of an establishment .

I presume that buying in shop may very well be fine, but ordering something is rather hazardous. The fun I have had with Mr. Rushton himself is beyond comprehension. During my first order, I managed to receive: wrong shoes in the size I ordered and subsequently, the right shoes in a wrong size. And then a refund because I had enough. I did not manage to receive any compensation for the return shipping I had to pay and most of my e-mails were ignored. The whole thing took several months. During my second order, I went for two pairs of Cheaneys to try which fits better. One was fine but the pair that did fit better was missized (although the shoes were marked the same size, one was built on a smaller last). Quality control. Sent back both, nothing happened. Once again, nobody was answering my e-mails (although in the meantime, Mr. Rushton managed to assure me that this would, quote "Never happen again, I promise"), so I went for the phone. Eventually, after several calls urging them to send the replacement (it took a month or two, although the shipping is a matter of days) I received the correct shoes. What I failed to receive was a refund for the other pair that I had returned. A million telephone calls and e-mails later (Mr. Rushton ensures me that everything will be dealt with right away every time over the phone), I still do not have my money. It is more than half a year now since I returned my original order and although I still try, nothing happens. I suspect that the only reason I received a refund for my first order was that I had paid through Paypal, which offers an option to report a transaction... Oh well.

This shop is absolutely top-notch, and not only for the excellent selection of the finest English shoes. John is a gentlemen whose vast knowledge of shoes and men's tailoring is of great value to any customer. The shop also provides assistance for shoe repairs, including shipment to the shoemaker, which is of vital importance for fine shoes wearers.

I have been buying shoes from John for 30 years - Soho Shoes as was. Not only is John delightfully attentive and caring regarding his customers but what he does not know about fine English shoes is not worth knowing. The man is an encyclopaedia on good shoes and the shoes he sells are of the highest standard. I still have one old favourite pair of shoes that he sold me in the mid 80s that he has since re-soled many times. One of London's finest independent shops.

I heartily recommend this place to genuine shoe lovers and to the discerning gentleman. Very helpful staff with a great range of footwear for men. A great shoe mecca

Very high quality shoe store, with a professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff. I spent a half hour talking with the owner, John, about shoe care, construction, and quality. It was quite an education. Next time I visit, I will most definitely buy a pair of shoes! ( my size was out of stock!!) but

I've walked past this place a thousand times but went in yesterday finally. John Rushton was very helpful and his range is nice and simple. Four brands and half-sizes in everything. Beautiful quality and this is one place where I think that I'll be happy to shop in future rather than buy online - I got beautiful leather slip-ons that I know fit really well and I have confidence in their quality. They were on sale, which made it a bit more affordable!

The best shoe man in the world. Go now or you will miss out on the finest old world charm and shoe insight for gentleman.

Cannot fault the place. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent repair service. Shoes they sell are classics.

Bought some shoes for my father in law. He's been wearing them almost every day for 2 years now and loved them

Great shoe shop-good selection-helpful staff-polite service

Great shop with helpful staff and a choice of shoes for every occasion!

John pays attention to every detail, is extremely knowledgeable on English shoes, and really is focused on providing you with a level of service that will keep you coming back for the long term.

Great collection, atmosphere and staff!