It may be hard to find an independent shoe store in most parts of the city, but in Mt. Greenwood, local residents know that great shoes at a great price are just around the corner at Baron’s Shoes. Greenwood, Baron’s Shoes, 3101 W. 111th St., is a family-owned business that is not only a good fit for its customers but an asset to the business community as well. It provides a level of personal serv
ice that the giant retailers just can’t match. Baron’s Shoes has served four generations since beginning at 79th and Essex, and its 63 years in Mt. Greenwood is a testament to the store’s great products and service. Baron’s is a favorite with families who rely on its large selection of shoes, boots and other footwear. They have come to depend
on Darlene, the owner, and her staff for their footwear needs.That’s why in addition to its family-friendly service, Baron’s Shoes carries a variety of styles from top brands like Stride
Rite, Hush Puppies and Daniel Green. With popular brands like that, Baron’s Shoes offers residents a shopping experience that
doesn’t require traveling out of the neighborhood. From baby shoes to house slippers to children’s, men’s and women’s shoes, Baron’s has it all. Every member of the family can find quality and comfort at Baron’s Shoes. It specializes in a wide selection of shoes of all types. They stock only quality brand name shoes and boots designed with current styles in mind for men, women and children. For work or play, they have a shoe that will meet the task and get the job done. The selection for adults at Baron’s is wide ranging and offers sizes from AA to EEEEE to comfortably fit any adult foot. For special shoes, Baron’s also offers one of the area’s most complete lines of orthopedic shoes that don’t neglect style for comfort. And specialty shoes such as ballet, tap or crib shoes have made Baron’s line of shoes one of the area’s
most complete. It also sells house slippers, boots, socks and accessories. Baron’s Shoes has built its reputation on trust and a “heart-and-
sole” approach to serving Mt. Greenwood residents of all ages. For kids, Baron’s has sizes to fit the tiniest feet of an infant or
the growing feet of boys and girls. Baron’s keeps a progress chart of each of their children customers that tracks the date and size of the youngster’s foot and then sends out reminder cards after three months to ensure that the shoes keep up with the growth of the child’s foot. People won’t find that type of service anywhere else. The personal service makes people feel at home and like they are family. And Darlene takes special pride in being a part of the
lives of many families in Mt. Greenwood.
“I’ve always considered myself lucky that I could share in the joy felt by parents. I watch their children grow, month by month, as they visit Baron’s Shoes,” Darlene said. “I’ve listened to reports of first smiles, first teeth, first words, and it goes without saying, their first steps. Parents ask if I have any children. I always respond, ‘Hundreds—all the terrific kids who visit us at Baron’s.’”
The staff at Baron’s are professionals with years of experience. When customers stop in, it’s like visiting with old friends. Finding the right shoe at the right price is easy when shopping at Baron’s because the staff is there to help. Shopping locally is a pleasant experience with Baron’s service, selection and great prices. The policy of the store is satisfaction guaranteed to all customers coupled with dedicated service to the community. Customers can count on expert fitting of their shoes because the sales staff at Baron’s Shoes knows how to properly fit a shoe that will be comfortable as well as appropriate for the customer’s needs. Baron’s Shoes is proud to serve the Mt. Greenwood community because it’s a great place to live and work, and it is proud to be a member of the Mt. Greenwood Chamber of Commerce. Darlene and her staff thank the community for its support over the decades and look forward to many more.
-Bob Olszewski
The Beverly Review
