Panza Shoes

I have been coming to Panza for a couple of years. This place is excellent for «The Problem Foot». The staff is extremely knowledgeable about feet as well as their product line. I try to time my visits for when I receive their email coupons.

I love shopping for shoes at Charles Panza. I have a very narrow foot and have problems finding shoes that fit. The sales people are very helpful. I have been shopping at Panza Shoes for years.

Brought my very hard to fit mother-​in-​law and had the best experience here. They were able to fit her wide feet and showed amazing patience getting her shoes for an upcoming event as well as a new pair of sneakers. The hours make it a bit tough to get here when they are open but it is worth the effort.

The salesman was high-​pressure, confrontational, and rude. A bad experience. I’m never going back.

I have not had good luck here. I have extra wide feet.
The first time I went I tried on a pair of shoes that were a bit too tight. The sales person said they would take them in the back and stretch them… don’t buy this one. They felt OK while I was there but once home they deflated and I could not wear them.
The second time I was there I tried on a pair that felt perfect but the color I wanted was not in stock as the are VERY limited on stock. I had my color mailed to my house (waited 5 weeks) and when it arrived it was not the same fit.
You have to get there as soon as the seasons shoes arrive as they only get one or two of each color and size. God forbid you come mid season they only have ugly shoes in sizes that are very rare.
I have moved to ordering my extra wide shoes on line. Free returns and plenty of selection.

I actually called another shoe store in the area, and they recommended Pansza. I took a special trip out there after too many online fails.
I have a narrow foot, therefore I need a narrow shoe. For too many years, I shoved my feet into shoes that were to short, because the correct size slipped off. Since I moved to the Boston area, I really struggled to find shoes — where I used to live I had a specialty shoe shop that carried narrow.
I generally just look at shoes and sigh, feeling envious of all the people who can wear whatever piece of shoe-​like material on their feet, shopping at some discount store to get all kinds of fun shoes for all different kinds of occasions. Not so for me. Shoes have to serve multiple purposes. They have to work with the long skirt and the short skirt. They have to work at the office and kicking around. Today I can feel a little less envious, because I actually have choice here!
You will find that some of the lines they carry here are more money, but I have never ever tried on a shoe or sandal that fit so well and felt so comfortable. It’s truly worth it to me to pay twice as much for a shoe that fits.
The man who helped me was super knowledgeable and measured me, and was very patient as I deliberated over having so many more shoes to choose from — and this was end of season dregs — my size is too common. (I highly recommend this place, unless you wear 8/8.5 N. Then please go somewhere else so there’s enough selection for me.)

I just had my first experience here and will most definitely be a lifelong customer. As a younger person I always just passed by and thought of this place as an older person store. Boy was I wrong… they had a bunch of cute sandals and little heels and sneakers that were stylish and super comfortable. The service was excellent as well. It’s been a while since a salesperson in a shoe store was so helpful. I highly recommend here for everyone!

Good pricing and descent selection. The store itself was a little on the small size and seemed crowded due to this. The sales people tended to be a little over bearing. But it was a good experience over all.

A shoe store for «hard-​to-​find» sizes. They have men’s and women’s shoes. Located in a downtown type area. Good selection of clogs and comfort shoes.

This is a great place to come for a pair of shoes that will last you years.

This is one of those old-​fashioned shoe stores with salespeople who actually help you find the right shoes. They do have 39.99 specials but for the most part this is a place for investment shoes. SAS, Mephisto, Waldlaufer, propet, Sano, are some of the brands they have.
The emphasis is on practical and well-​made shoes, not just a shoe for a party or to match one outfit. But they do have some dress shoes, too.
If you’re going to hike in North Africa, go here first and they’ll help you find the right shoes.
If your grandmother needs sandals for her vacation so she can look nice without tripping, bring here here. (But not if she’s a tightwad!)
If you want shoes that look good but are well made so you can commute in them every day and wear them in the office too, they will help you find what suits your taste.
If you have gout and need a special width of shoes that won’t hurt your toes, come here.
The salespeople are incredibly knowledgeable about their inventory and about your feet. They will find the brand and size that works best for you.

Cute and comfortable shoes: Keen, Merrell, Mephisto, Dansko @ great prices. The staff is helpful, super nice and funny. The sidewalk sales are killer deals. I drive from Boston to shop here.