Famous Footwear has become a popular place for shopping at full retail and outlet malls. It’s easy to find a great selection of brand name shoes for the entire family all under one roof. What many people don’t realize is that this company started over 50 years ago, in the 1960s, in Madison, WI. The original entrepreneur, Neil Moldenhauer, couldn’t possibly have realized that, just over half a century later, that first store would be one of over 925 locations scattered throughout the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Through the years a great deal of the success and continued growth was based upon smart business moves. The name has merged with other shoe sellers over the decades to expand the “Famous Footwear” presence beyond its original area of the U.S. Maintaining a consistent brand identity has helped shoppers recognize the name wherever they may be, making them feel comfortable knowing they will always find the same overall store setup regardless of the location. Although the variety of inventory may vary based on location, shoppers know to expect the same great quality, low prices, and helpful customer service.

What You’ll Find in Store at Famous Footwear

Through the years Famous Footwear has worked hard to work with the most popular brands in fashion footwear for the entire family. This means that the brands the company started out carrying have greatly expanded in order to carry more than just the basics and the classics.

As far as what you can find for brand names, some of it depends on the department you are shopping for, but many brands do make shoes for the entire family. Although it would be impossible to list all of the brands that Famous Footwear carries, here is part of what their stores include, although they are not limited to these brands:

Adidas
ASICS
Birkenstock
Buster Browns
CARLOS by CARLOS SANTANA
Dr. Martens
Easy Spirit
FERGALICIOUS
Gold Toe
Harley Davidson
Izod
John Deere
Keds
L.A. Gear
Madden Girl
Kew Balance
Nike
Oakley
Quicksilver
Reebok
Skechers
Teva
Vans
Plus many more

They also add styles and brands every day as they continue to grow their market. In addition to carrying accessories and having a clearance section in store and online, you can shop for popular styles by other departments such as:

Women

New Arrivals
Athletic Shoes
Boots
Slippers
Casual Shoes
Dress Shoes
Juniors
Sandals
Wides
Narrows

Men

New Arrivals
Athletic Shoes
Boots
Slippers
Casual Shoes
Dress Shoes
Sandals
Wides

Girls & Boys

New Arrivals
Sandals
Boots
Slippers
Casual Shoes
Athletic Shoes
Dress Shoes
Infants
Toddlers

Finding Famous Footwear Outlets

Although you can find plenty of great deals at Famous Footwear retail stores, there are also plenty of discount deals to be found at outlet locations. Although retail and outlet stores are always being added, there are currently around 130 outlet locations throughout various states.

If you are looking for a Famous Footwear outlet in your state or somewhere you intend to travel to, it would be a good idea to do a search first. However, here is a rundown of a few of the more popular locations within the United States:

Carlsbad Premium Outlets - California alone boasts the greatest number of Famous Footwear Outlets with approximately 16 locations. One of those is in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets at 5620 Paseo del Norte in Carlsbad, California, with over 80 brand names to shop from, as well as 12 eateries. Aside from Famous Footwear, you can also shop Baby Gap Outlet, Cole Haan, Juicy Couture, and True Religion Brand Jeans.
Sawgrass Mills - Anyone who lives in or visits Miami is usually familiar with Sawgrass Mills. With 265 stores and 38 places to eat, anyone can make at least a full day event out of this shopping excursion if not more. This is one of around 11 places in the state of Florida where you can find a Famous Footwear Outlet, as well as names like: Armani Exchange, Express, G by Guess, and Kate Spade New York, just to name a few.
Tanger Outlets Hershey - Pennsylvania has the third largest number of Famous Footwear Outlets, totaling 9. One of those locations is at Tanger Outlets Hershey, near the famous Hershey Park. In addition to Famous Footwear, there are just under 60 brand names here, including Gap Outlet, Jones New York, Tommy Hilfiger, and Under Armour, as well as so much more.

About 38 states do have a Famous Footwear outlet, so check and see if there’s one near where you currently live or someplace you may soon be visiting. You’ll find deals from a wide variety of brands for footwear fashions for the entire family.