John Fluevog

Love their designs! You won’t run into another person wearing the same shoes as you on skytrain or bus stops like Uggs or Toms! Their designs are so unique, and wear so comfortably! Only problem is that the sizes run slightly big, I wear a size 6 usually, and probably need to wear size 5.5 or 5 in their sizes. But their size only go down to 6! no luck for me but it doesn’t diminish my passion to look at their shoes and try them on!

Great quality, consistently good service, creative designs. One of vancouver gems. I own at least 15 pairs that I have bought over the years and they still look great. When I travel overseas I get loads of compliments on them! And most of their shoes have arch supports. Check out their sample sales.

A solid 5 stars for ‘vogs! I fell in love years ago and have not used ‘other’ shoes since. «Life is just too short to wear boring shoes.»

What my girlfriend didn’t know was that I was showing her around Gastown so that I could stop in and look for a pair of shoes. The store has a good layout and several unique designs to choose from, but not so much that you feel overwhelmed. The staff were very friendly and the guy that assisted me gave us some coffee shop and restaurant recommendations and stretched out the pair i bought. The shoes here are unique and like works of art in some regards. I have gotten many compliments, or rather my shoes have and no one else around has shoes quite like mine.

The men’s selection was very weak, I would not recommend this places for guys. The female selection looked good, if only I had smaller feet!

This is a mixed bag review. The shoes are a solid 5, stylish and comfortable. The customer service is a 1.
I buy these shoes in Portland and Seattle and have fallen in love. The Vancouver shoeroom is even larger and more inviting.
On a recent visit to Vancouver, I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. No other customers were in the shop but there were four salesmen. Not one of them said hi or talked to me in 15 minutes. I emailed customer service about my experience and didn’t get a response.
I’d stick to the Portland or Vancouver stores if you value customer service.

Fluevog Gastown is a delight. From the space itself (which features a warehouse/​workshop aesthetic) to the shoes (which are, as anyone who knows me is likely sick to death of hearing, utterly amazing) and the helpful staff, your fashion fix will be satiated here.
When I visit Vancouver, this is the location I’ll be sure to stop by. When I stopped by in July 2014, it felt way more spacious, well-​stocked and less muggy than the Granville shop.
Really, though, any Fluevog shop is a five-​star footwear utopia, so this Flagship location’s excellence shouldn’t come as a surprise.

No doubt, a distinct style of its own. Unlike other more expensive labels out there with nothing to show for it, JF does have flair. Not conservative by any stretch. Almost Versace-​esque.
Located in Gastown, in a great heritage building with smooth cement flooring and super high ceilings.
While expensive @ regular prices, they do have a sample rack for sales. It’s also their head office and design studio.

Well located.
Amazing.Crazy.Original.
High Hills!
Very pricey.
DUH.
But this is the place for a pair of shoes of top quality.
Awesome customer service.
Excellent selection.
Size 8 always available.
All you need is yur credit card… ;)

Annnnnnnd I willlllll allllllways love shoooooooes!
–Whitney Houston
My Fluevog collection grew when pairs 6 + 7 came home with me last night after I spent an hour or so over the course of the past two days strutting up and down the polished concrete floor of their design studio + flagship store in Gastown.
I think what sells me every time on the Fluevog shoe experience is these two things:
1. Other Fluevog souls are really beautiful people. Last night there were 3 of us deciding on purchases, and all of us took the time to help each other, weighing possibilities. In Vancouver, this is rare.
2. Amazing staff. Vanessa, the most lovely Fluevog associate, was thoughtful and sweet as I made my decisions. It felt like she really cared about the shoes and about my wedding. When I left, she gave me a hug. She’s awesome. Anyone who is thinking about Fluevogs for their wedding should definitely request her.
So why two pairs? Well, I certainly can’t change out of my wedding dress, but a shoe change? Totally acceptable.

First of all, let me say, I love shoes. I love good design. I researched the shoe I wanted online before walking into a Fluevog store. I live in Vancouver.
I tried this store (Gastown) first since it is bigger and would likely have more shoes available. The selection was good; but when I wanted a particular shoe, in my particular size and colour, it was no longer available anywhere in Canada. The staff person was rather frenetic in telling me repeatedly that she did not know if «they» will order it again, and if «they» did, she would not know until «they» did so. Then there was something about the on sale shoes and the ones that are not. It was pretty convoluted, and when I could get a word in edgewise, I asked who «they» were, as it sounded like people in iCloud, perhaps. She looked up to the offices. So the short story is staff have no idea what to tell customers about when a shoe might be produced again and sent to the store. Not vaguely. Not at all.
Well, she did get me to the Granville store where they had the shoe in my size, but not the colour. What a difference in staff! They were friendly. Geez!
You know, a customer can be dead wealthy and not look it, or vice versa, be a looker but not too rich. We can be old or young. I never felt any differential treatment in the Granville store. But at Gastown, wow! Who wants to be spoken to like they know nothing about Fluevog shoes? I am older, and guess what? Many of us can actually afford the shoes! So better treatment perhaps from Gastown?
The demographic is changing as boomers age and still want quality and stylish things. Perhaps one older sales person at Gastown might raise the maturity level of the service. For the price of the goods, and the tony-​ness of the store, I would have expected more respectful and coherent service. Mr. Fluevog, your age group is buying your shoes too! Help us out!

I love shoes, what girl doesn’t. If I knew how to properly walk in heels and high shoes, I would be buying stuff here all the time. Awesome staff and although these are designer shoes, the prices are very reasonable.

Time for some new summer kicks, and wow do they ever have cool styles this summer. I went for the purple Joni’s, it’s going to be a great summer!

I bought a pair of boots online back in March, but wasn’t going to be home until late May to try them on.
When I got home and tried them on I panicked, I couldn’t get my foot in the boot. No matter what I did.
I freaked out and called the Gastown store, my boots had been shipped from Calgary but I have bought easily 3 other pairs of shoes from this store so I gave them a ring.
The guy who helped me (Chad I think his name was) gave me a bunch of tips, told me not to worry and looked the boot up. We settled with trying it on with a plastic bag on my foot and, well, it worked. Worked like a charm.
I love Fluevog, I really do, I’ve never had a bad experience and always love my shoes.

Being the flagship, it would make sense that this location has the best selection and likewise best shopping experience. Love the open layout of the store with workshop space upstairs, you can almost feel the Fluevog tradition seeping from this spots’ pores. Staff always seem extremely friendly and are attentive to your needs. Last time I was in I purchased a new handbag, the staff were really knowledgeable about its care and protectiveness while not necessarily pushing their protective product and accessories on me. Great product and stellar shopping experience.

I’ve always loved their Angel sole shoes. I’ve always loved the funky design and their quality and the fact that it symbolized Shoe’s for Vancouver.
We went to the sample sale, got there a bit later, after dinner and there was no lineup. That’s because all the goodies in the right sizes were gone.
It was still nice to have a looksie and drool about what I’ll want to get next.
I’ll have to save a few extra pennies though for a Tokyo pair that I want, but would rarely every wear. :(
Have to get the Frontier Danielson!

Awesome store. The design offices are upstairs, where new shoes are born! John HIMSELF works here! I even saw him leaving work the day I was there. I’d heard all about the Gastown store and wanted to buy a pair of ‘vogs while I was in town.
My husband remarked on how cool a space it was, made of the negative space between two old buildings, but encased in glass so it’s full of light. The sales people are so friendly and great. They even gave me a «No, YOU’RE WEIRD!» sticker to take home :)
I figured this place would have a better selection of shoes than the local Seattle store I usually go to drool, and it was true. There were so many varieties that I couldn’t decide on one! I finally settled on a pair of Operetta Viardots, since all the pairs I have thus far have the same heel design and I was looking for something a bit different.

I recently purchased the cutest ankle cowboy boots (on SALE from 350 to 99 bucks) at this location. I haven’t worn ‘vogs since my early twenties, finding their shoes a bit chunky for my taste, but the styles they have currently will make a convert outta any shoe junkie.
Quality aside, this five star review completely belongs to Andrea, the sales associate with the mostest. She sold me on these shoes in such a casual, friendly and low pressure way that I just had to have them — but I felt like an honest friend was helping me out rather than a smarmy salesgal working for commission.
She went out of her way to put these booties on hold for me and remembered my name the next day went I went in to pick them up. Her level of professionalism made me say «WOW» and instantly recommend some Fluevogs to the boyfriend.
So even if you think Fluevogs aren’t your style — head in and check them out anyway. The service, quality and interesting location make it worth your time and money!

John Fluevog loves you, but you will never be this cool.
The Gastown Fluevog shop is a gorgeous space filled with a wet dream full of shoes. I’ve never been any sort of shoe fetishist, but Fluevogs are my secret guilty pleasure — I have strange feet that are very difficult to fit, yet I can always find a pair of Fluevogs that fit me like a dream and feel like walking on brilliant leather clouds.
Fluevogs are a luxury item to be sure, but they’re the perfect Vancouver souvenir if you’re visiting. If you’re lucky enough to live in a city with your own Fluevog store, check it out and be surprised. The designs aren’t for everyone, but those who love their ‘vogs are converts for life.
Also, John himself is a gracious and lovely man who can be frequently seen in the Gastown store designing more awesome.

This store is just awesome. It is kind of a glass cube surrounded by brick buildings on both sides. Although it looks different than what you would expect in Gastown, it seems to fit in.
The location is wonderful, the shoes are beautifully displayed and the shoes are mostly breathtaking.
Owning a pair of Fluevog’s is a sort of luxury I love to have. Although most of them tend to be designed more extreme, you can also find your regular fit in a fashionable way.
I guess Madonna is the best reputation for Fluevog shoes since she owns a pair herself.
Check out the store. Even if you’re not interested in the shoes, this is delightful shopping. No crowds, ample space and a lot of natural light.