Kurt Geiger

If you’re a shoe fetishist like me, then you’ll welcome nearly any new footwear store with open arms.
And it’s exactly what I did when I saw that Kurt Geiger had set up shop in our fair city. I’ve been a fan since I’ve moved over here, and consistently found that both the Carvella and self-​titled lines are beautiful, well-​made, and comfortable (even the five-​inchers!).
I do wish this store carried every shoe the website boasted, but I suppose the square-​footage of the Hayes shop just couldn’t accommodate it. The staff here, however, are absolutely lovely, always willing to grab you just one more pair, even if you’re surrounded by six boxes or more.
I try not to walk in here, because, my lack of willpower being what it is, I can’t seem to leave without buying yet another pair of heels to add to my burgeoning collection.
I agree with Sarah when she says the window display leaves a lot to be desired — but I’m okay with that, because it means all the beautiful shoes are left for the devotees who know there’s better selection of treasure buried inside.

Mmmmm… Kurt Geiger shoes…
I have a friend who treats herself to one pair of Kurt Geiger shoes a year. I admire both her self restraint (how can she pick just one pair?!) and her commitment to treating herself to what she loves most.
I was very excited when Kurt Geiger came to Cardiff, and my bank balance trembled at the thought of imminent destruction.
I have to say, though, that as much as I love Kurt Geiger, I don’t spend nearly as much time or money in here as I thought I would.
Something about this particular store isn’t quite as inviting as the ones in London and Bristol, and I have yet to figure out why that is. I think it’s something to do with the way the shoes are presented, and for some strange reason, they’re not putting the nicest shoes in the window, instead choosing to display those which I feel don’t quite give an accurate impression of the kind of shoe Kurt Geiger sell.
But, the shoes are as stunning as expected, and no true shoe lover could resist it.

I have been a long time fan of Kurt Geiger shoes, so when I discovered that they were opening a store in Cardiff I was anticipating great things. Unfortunately their Cardiff branch is a bit of a let down. Whilst some of the shoes are indeed fabulous, they don’t have the best selection (many shoes that I’ve seen in other stores are not present). Also I’m really not keen on what they’ve done with the space and presentation, all the shoes are squished together around the walls and didn’t appear to be separated by styles, which is quite surprising in a store that prides itself as being upmarket high street. On the other hand I must say that the staff were all incredibly nice and friendly, and made suggestions without appearing too pushy. But next time I fancy Kurt Geiger shoes I’m going to check out House of Fraser first.