A Chicago Staple

Wesley's Shoes, located in the Hyde Park Shopping Center, has been a Chicago destination of exciting footwear since 1970. We carry shoes for the life span of the entire family: infants, children, women and men, in a customer friendly, comfortable environment.

FIVE-STAR TREATMENT

We are a throwback to the old days when you were personally sized and fitted for shoes, unlike the warehouse big-box stores of today, at Wesley's, we measure your feet using the most modern and scientific devices. We also are trained to fit you in customized orthotics, based on your arch and stress points.

Today our store is nestled away in the Hyde Park shopping Center, just blocks off the Univ. of Chicago Campus. We carry fine quality shoes from all over the world. Unique brands that all have one theme: Comfort and Fashion.

Who we are

The Wesley family is proud of the foundation and roots our father started. Stop by Wesley's Shoes when you are in the Chicago area for the finest comfort in shoes, sandals, boots, handbags and hosiery from around the world.

Today, we are the oldest ongoing African American-owned shoe store in the U.S. Alvin J. Wesley started the business back in 1970, when there were very few African American retailers. 

We have always been known for customer service, fine quality shoes, and hard to find sizes for the entire family. Over the years we have serviced and fitted many Chicagoans, including President and Mrs. Obama's daughters since they were born, Eric Clapton, Ebony Magazine founder John Johnson, Ramsey Lewis, and many more.

Share Your Soles

We are a Share Your Soles drop off point. Drop off gently worn shoes anytime to help people in need all over the world. Share Your Soles has delivered over 3 million pairs of shoes to people who need them. 

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We Fit Kids

From first shoes, to growing toes, it is important to have good fitting shoes for kids. We have a wide variety of children's shoes in store. Including dance wear, shoes and accessories.

Visit us in store

Our retail store

Hyde Park Shopping Center
Chicago, IL 

Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday, 8:90am - 6pm
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm

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