Bauer's Shoe Store

Bauer's Shoe Store Bauer's Shoe Store is a locally owned footwear store, with experienced staff. We offer personal fitting; as well as a wide variety of footwear products.

On August 4, 1926 Bauer's Shoe Store was opened, by Albert Bauer after purchasing Walter's shoe store. He was later joined by his wife Maude Bauer, who was still present in the store up untill she passed at the age of 100.7. Although Bauer's has been at several different locations around the square in downtown Harlan. We have been at our current location, on the corner of 6th St. and Court St. si

nce the summer of 1953. We are one of the few shoe stores left that still personally fit each customer. Many customers recall coming in here and getting their shoes when they were children and now bring their children and even their grandchildren in. Our staff has years of experience and expertise in fitting shoes. The current owner Keith Bauer grew up in the store, and still helps customers today. We have a wide variety of quality footwear; including brands such as Wolverine, SAS, Clarks, Born, Life Stride, Naturalizer, Bearpaw, Corkys, Hush Puppies, Merrell, Asics, New Balance, Skecher's, Nike,and Brooks just to name a few. We also care a variety of footwear accessories, such as, insoles, socks, polish, cleaners, etc.

Yesterday was a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated our 100th anniversary with us. Honorable th...
08/05/2026

Yesterday was a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated our 100th anniversary with us.

Honorable thank yous to:

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry for organizing our ribbon cutting.

SCSB (Shelby County State Bank) and Tammie Chamberlain Heileson for our beautiful art piece. (See below)

Main Street Market for a phenomenally delicious meal. đŸ˜‹

C G Therkildsen Activity Center for the event space and the preparation and clean up. Allowing us to enjoy the festivities with everyone.

We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful community that helped us reach this incredible milestone. Please continue your support for us and other local businesses. We couldn't have done it without.

Thank you

(PS Please share your photos from yesterday with us, either drop them in the comments or send to us in a private message via messenger. Thank you)

07/29/2026
This weekend only Friday & Saturday July 24th & 25th.
07/22/2026

This weekend only Friday & Saturday July 24th & 25th.

The summer sale is in full swing, with lots of great shoes at wonderful bargains. We will be open tomorrow, Friday July ...
07/02/2026

The summer sale is in full swing, with lots of great shoes at wonderful bargains. We will be open tomorrow, Friday July 3rd. We will be closed Saturday July 4th.

We are all set up and ready for you. Summer sale starts this Monday June 29 9am. See you there!
06/27/2026

We are all set up and ready for you. Summer sale starts this Monday June 29 9am. See you there!

It's that time again. Summer Shoe Sale starts Monday, June 29. We will be CLOSED Saturday, June 27 to set up for sale.
06/22/2026

It's that time again. Summer Shoe Sale starts Monday, June 29. We will be CLOSED Saturday, June 27 to set up for sale.

Great news! Our baseball and soccer cleats stock have been replenished.
03/28/2026

Great news! Our baseball and soccer cleats stock have been replenished.

Address

1102 6th Street
Harlan, IA
51537

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(712) 755-5844

Website

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