David's Shoes On First

Martin Raymond

year ago

I had an amazing experience at David's: I went in with a vague idea of what I was looking for, and the man behind the counter was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He talked through what kind of shoe I was looking for, made some great suggestions, and pulled out a range of sizes for me to try based on what he knew about each style of shoe. He was also able to tell me about the manufacturer of each brand, which was informative. Ultimately, I ended up with something I am very happy with! Additionally, their prices are great: they have everything marked down relative to online retailers, and there's an additional cash discount, so I feel great about my purchase!

Jessica J

year ago

Robert was very helpful and knowledgeable about the shoe selections. High quality options and we found some comfortable leather walking shoes for a great price. Robert was very helpful and patient in finding the right size and fit. There was no pressure throughout the entire process and am very happy with how the shoes have broken in after a few weeks.

shashank agarwal

4 years ago

Amazing place for shoes! Huge collection. They are also giving huge discounts (40%-70%) these days. Owner is a super nice and helpful person. Everything must go sale... 😃 …

Jaden Zhang

year ago

TLDR: This is the greatest shoe shop with the greatest experience and the coolest shoes you will probably (most definitely) go to. If you are between choices for a shoe shop, go to David's Shoes On First! Never been more excited to write a review for such a great shop run by great people! I decided to ride the T from Harvard since my shoes were in desperate need of retiring, and the distance was very much worth it. I was given excellent recommendations and a very extensive overview of what my options were in David's Shoes On First (and there were an excellent array of options). Definitely my go to place from now on with the coolest shoes and great prices. There was truly an understanding of what I needed and they helped with many different options. There was no hesitation to bring out many shoes for me to try on even if I could only buy one pair with my budget. They were also trying to get me the best pair for me, not just something very pricey, which I respect greatly.

Tudor Manole

7 months ago

The owner went above and beyond to order a pair of shoes which he didn’t have in my size, on short notice. The store has a very good selection of affordable men’s leather shoes. I highly recommend.

Janice Nugent

2 years ago

I’ve been going to David’s Shoes in Cambridge for years. I always get plenty of assistance in finding just what I want! They carry a great selection of shoes and boots at excellent prices. Parking is easy in the neighborhood. I will continue to recommend David’s shoes to all my friends and family.

Sarah Costello

2 years ago

It’s great to have a store in Cambridge where you can try on high-quality, fairly priced shoes. We bought two perfect pairs of men’s dress shoes, for work in a hospital and for a wedding, in a size 14. I’ll also be back to shop for brands like Birkenstocks and Blundstones because I prefer to find my size in person. The owner really knows his stuff!

George the Explorer

year ago

Amazing shoe shop, the best that I have been in ever. Very kind owner and spectacular service. Great recommendations and highly knowledgeable. Would be my go to place in Boston for buying shoes.

Ding Dong

4 months ago

I had a great experience at David's Shoes! I visited wanting to try a specific brand/style, and Robert not only showed me those but also many other similar models. I ended up buying a shoe that was different from what I had in mind but was better suited to my needs! Robert is very knowledgeable about each shoe that his store carries, and he was very understanding when I came in a couple more times to try different styles and sizes before making a decision. I also of course appreciate that the shoes are marked down at least 15% less than retail, and an additional 5% off if you pay with cash. The return policy is pretty fair too: return the shoes in the box and in like-new condition, with the receipt, and you can either exchange them for a different pair of the same price or get store credit. The store is in a pretty accessible location, 12-15min walk from the red line and 5-7min walk from the green line. Very close to the Cambridgeside mall too. We love independent shops with quality selection and service!

Debohra Dagnachew

5 months ago

Amazing shoe store, even better service. The prices are genuinely insane. They have a bunch of catalogues. If you need comfortable shoes and you’re nurse, doctor, chef, server, bartender, whatever—if you’re standing all day and running all over the place. David’s Shoes on First has a perfect pair for you. I went in looking to get a pair of dankso clogs, which were all around 15% below the online prices and instead the clerk (I believe his name wad Robert) recommended me an even better pair of shoes for my daily work, and it was at an even better price than I had expected. They’re super lightweight, non slip, professional looking, and have comfortable ortho slips. Less than 100$ for life changing work shoes. And if you dont find what you like they’ll order it for you and it will still be at a better price! Bring cash! Thank you so much!