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best places to shop for comfortable footwear in Australia

Prompt

Last updated 27th October 2025

Domain count
au.ecco.com
1
news.com.au
2
blundstone.com.au
2
Citations count
29
6
12
11
Brands Discovered
44
18
27
14

Original answer

Here are the best places to shop for comfortable footwear in Australia, grouped by type and with what they’re best for — plus tips on fitting and returns.

Major online retailers (wide selection, easy returns)

  • The Iconic — huge range of athletic, casual and dress shoes (many brands, fast AU delivery and free returns options). (au.ECCO.com)
  • David Jones & Myer — department stores that carry comfort-focused brands (ECCO, Clarks, New Balance, Birkenstock, Skechers, etc.) and offer in‑store try-on plus online shopping. (news.com.au)

Specialist comfort / performance retailers

  • The Athlete’s Foot — sports and walking shoes, trained fitters, gait analysis at many stores (good for runners/walkers). (news.com.au)
  • Brand specialty stores (ECCO, Skechers, Clarks, ASICS, New Balance) — buy direct for full size ranges, technologies (cushioning, arch support) and warranty/returns. Examples: ECCO Australia, Skechers Australia. (au.ECCO.com)

Iconic Australian/utility brands (durable, comfortable everyday & work footwear)

  • Blundstone — famous Aussie Chelsea/work boots with a reputation for comfort and durability (good for all‑day standing/horse‑to‑city use). (blundstone.com.au)
  • Birkenstock — contoured footbeds for arch support; widely stocked by Australian retailers and speciality shops. (beechworthemporium.com.au)

Comfort sandal & casual specialists

  • Archies / FitFlop / Teva / Hoka / Allbirds — look for brands noted in Australian buyer guides for walking and sandal comfort (good summer/active options). (news.com.au)

Orthotics, custom fitting & podiatry-friendly shops

  • Footwear stores offering podiatry/orthotic services (look for “gait analysis”, “orthotic-friendly”, or Footbalance/clinic partnerships) — useful if you need arch support, custom insoles or have foot pain. Ask about returns, trial periods and in-store gait or pressure analysis. (news.com.au)

Where to try or buy in person

  • Department stores (David Jones, Myer), The Athlete’s Foot, specialty brand stores (ECCO, Blundstone) — best for measuring, trying different widths and testing walk comfort before buying. (blundstone.com.au)

Quick shopping/fitting tips

  • Get measured (length and width) in the afternoon (feet swell during day). (news.com.au)
  • Bring the socks you’ll wear with the shoes and walk for 5–10 minutes in-store. (news.com.au)
  • Prioritise fit/support over style; look for cushioning, heel cup, and adequate toe box. (news.com.au)
  • Check return policies (The Iconic, brand sites and major department stores usually have reasonable returns). (au.ECCO.com)

If you tell me what kind of shoe you need (walking/running, work, sandals, dress) and your usual size/any foot issues (wide feet, plantar fasciitis, high arch), I can give a focused short list of models and stores to try.

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Rank
Brand
Topic
LLM
Sentiment
1
🥇

ECCO

72%
85%
45%
85%
Neutral
2
🥈

Birkenstock

68%
70%
45%
90%
Neutral
3
🥉

David Jones

57%
80%
45%
45%
Neutral
4

Klouds

52%
0%
90%
65%
Neutral
5

The Iconic

48%
100%
0%
45%
Neutral
6

Ziera

48%
0%
45%
100%
Neutral
7

Bared Footwear

45%
0%
65%
70%
Neutral
8

Comfort Plus Footwear

43%
0%
85%
45%
Neutral
9

Myer

42%
75%
50%
0%
Neutral
10

Hush Puppies

38%
0%
70%
45%
Neutral
11

Footmaster Shoes

33%
0%
100%
0%
Neutral
12

Allbirds

32%
45%
0%
50%
Neutral
13

Frankie4

32%
0%
0%
95%
Neutral
14

FitFlop

30%
45%
0%
45%
Neutral
15

Paul Carroll Shoes

28%
0%
85%
0%
Neutral
Domain
Title
LLM
URL
Official ECCO® Online Shop – Quality Footwear & Leather Goods
Openai
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Openai
Blundstone Australia - Work & Casual Chelsea Boots For Men Women & Kids
Openai
Birkenstock Mens & Ladies Sandals Online Australia | Official Stockist – Beechworth Emporium
Openai
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Openai
Blundstone Catalogue - Blundstone Australia
Openai
jetkrate.com
Gemini
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Gemini
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Gemini
bstore.com.au
Gemini
footgear.com.au
Gemini
homyped.com.au
Gemini
klouds.com
Gemini
reddit.com
Gemini
allbirds.com
Gemini
forbesfootwear.com.au
Gemini
grubinshoes.com.au
Gemini
nowtolove.com.au
Gemini
paulcarroll.com.au
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footmaster.com.au
Perplexity
tripadvisor.in
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hushpuppies.com.au
Perplexity
baredfootwear.com
Perplexity
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midasshoes.com.au
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Perplexity
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Perplexity
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