Shopping for Big-sized Shoes in Beijing

Shopping for Big-sized Shoes in Beijing
By Ashley Johnson , eChinacities.com

Shopping for shoes should be fun! But when you have trouble finding what you are looking for, it can be a bit frustrating and overwhelming.  In Beijing those seeking big-sized shoes can have a  hard time finding shops that provide what they need . But it’s not entirely impossible. Believe it or not, Beijing has several shops that cater to men and women who need big-sized shoes; whether you prefer to walk out with your shoes in hand, ready to wear, or have them custom made, specially for your feet only, Beijing has it!

1) Zhangzizhong Lu张自忠路View In Map
If you prefer comfort over fashion when you can’t find a nice mix of both, Zhangzizhong Lu is an excellent choice. Ping’an Avenue is known for its strips of small shops and in the mix you will find several shops that sell large size shoes. It isn’t known for being the place where fashionistas shop but it does put out a variety of comfort fitting, long-lasting shoes for everyday wear. You will find similar things to Yashow but at a cheaper price and friendlier experience.

Add:  Shops start at 2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District, Beijing                   
地址: 北京市 东城区宽街张自忠路
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00-18:00
Getting there: Metro: Line 5, Zhangzizhong Lu station

2) Laoyu Handmade Shoes  老余手工鞋店View In Map
This little shoemaking shop on Gulou Dongdajie is perfect for those who need larger shoes. They offer several types of leather and styles, or you can bring in a photo of the shoes you want and they will hand make them. The price of the shoes varies between 800-1200 RMB depending on the leather you choose, and time to make a pair of shoes is four weeks. There are a few outdoor goods shops on Gulou Dongdajie that sell big-sized shoes for hiking, walking and sports; including tennis shoes and Merrels. There are only a few options for larger sizes.

Add: 37 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing
地址: 北京市东城区东城区鼓楼东大街37号
Tel: 010 6404 1406

3) Nei Lian Sheng 内联升View In Map
Nei’, meaning to work in the royal court, and ‘Lian Sheng’, meaning to be promoted, is an ancient shoe store that was recorded in the Cultural Heritage list in 2008. The shoes are made by hand and during imperial times, they only made shoes for the court. Today, anyone can buy shoes here and while many buy them as souvenirs, they are said to be extremely comfortable to wear and thus promote healthy feet. The shop custom makes men’s, women’s and children’s shoes. Take in a photo and they’ll make you a comfy replica of great quality.

Add: 34 Dazhalan Jie, Xuanwu District, Beijing
地址: 北京市宣武区大栅栏街34号
Tel: 010 6301 4863, 63041068
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00-late afternoon. 

4) Sanlitun Area
Sanlitun is full of goodies, including a few shops that specialise in either larger shoes or handmade shoes, which will of course include any size needed. Huge Wave on level three of the 3.3 shopping mall offers a variety of styles and material to make the shoes of choice. They carry a full stock of popular brands, including Cole Hann, Paul Smith, Prada and more. If you don’t find what you’re looking for from their stock, like many of the handmade shoe shops, they are excellent at making copies from a photo. They accommodate sizes 36-48. This shop tends to be on the expensive side when comparing the quality of other shops, so be sure to negotiate to ensure you get what you pay for. 

Another shop in the Sanlitun area is long.com shoes, inside Nali mall. If you’re into fashion, long.com stays in the know when it comes to providing customers with the latest shoe fashion. And yes, they have all sizes. Yet another Sanlitun hotspot for big shoe sizes is in the basement level of Sanlitun Yashow Market. There are dozens of stalls with shoes and many of them cater to larger sizes of shoes. It’s always hit-and-miss at Yashow as inventory circulates and changes but often times there is a wide range of business, casual, sports, outdoors and sandals with  varieties in sizes 36+.

Huge WaveView In Map
Add: 3003/3028, 3.3 Shopping Mall, 33 Sanlitun Bei Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区三里屯北街33号3.3服饰大厦3003/3028室
Tel: 010 5136 5759
Opening hours: Daily, 11:00-23:00

Long.com龙.com View In Map
Add: 008 Na-li Market, Sanlitun Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区三里屯街那里市场008号
Tel: 010 8643 2880
Opening hours: Daily, 10:30-21:30

Yashow MarketView In Map
Add:  58 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址: 北京市朝阳区工体北路58号
Tel: 010 6415 1726  
Opening hours: Daily, 09:30-21:00

5) Alien’s Street Market  老番街市View In Map
There are several stalls in this market that cater to men and women with larger feet. Qingqing’s Stall at Alien’s Street Market caters to women who wear shoes of 40 and above. You can find a wide variety of shoes and sandals but if you see something you like, you had best grab it because the inventory changes frequently. Use your negotiating skills here, the same as with other markets and be sure to shop around as Qingqing’s Stall isn’t the only stall with options for you.

Add: Stall 1263, 1/F Alien’s Street Market, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址:北京市朝阳区老番街市场1层1263号
Tel: 010 8561 6813, 135 1103 3533
Opening hours: Daily, 09:30-18:30 

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