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Shoe Carnival
1700 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761, United States
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Mo
Review №1

Prices are decent but the staff is not always helpful. I enjoy the bogo deals as I am able to find great shoes for my daughter but you are definitely left to fend for yourself in there.

Li
Review №2

They had a really good selection, everything looked really nice. The staff was really helpful and courteous. Thank you for a great shopping experience.

Bo
Review №3

Found hubby some shoes didnt have his size so they called Peoria to hold them. Nice staff both locations Bloomington & Peoria

Ja
Review №4

Picked up a pair of hey dude shoes. They had exactly what I was looking for

Mo
Review №5

Always been able to find what I need..

Av
Review №6

Look for for the discounts, you can get some or other deals the year around. We always shop our shoes in here.

Ci
Review №7

Pretty easy to find nice clean store

Pu
Review №8

Staff is nice and helpfull, decent price

La
Review №9

Rude uncooperative staff. I went to purchase a new pair of running shoes. I was prepared to spend $200 in the store on a pair of Airmax Nike 270. While they didn’t have the exact shoe I was looking for; they had a few other Nike’s that I wanted to try on.The cheaper shoes have both shoes in the box. I tried a pair on and then tried on a pair of Nike Airmax which only had one shoe in the box. I hobbled to find an associate and was told by the lady at the register to ask the ladies chatting with each other in the back of the store to retrieve the other shoe for me. After hobbling back with one shoe on, I asked the associate for the mate to this shoe so I could try it on. I was told I could not try on the mate. Puzzled, I asked why? I was told it would only be given to me at the register, after I paid for the shoes. I explained that the shoe I was wearing was rubbing on my heel and I wanted to try on the opposite shoe to see if it rubbed (I believe my heel was tender before trying on the shoe). I was told no. I explained I wanted to purchase these shoes but I came into the store expecting to be able to check the comfort and fit first. **Spoiler alert** I was not allowed to try on the shoes, no apologies, no explanation, rude!I came home and ordered directly from Nike. The shoes are being delivered Thursday. Free shipping plus a 60 day return window if I am not happy with them. I was trying to buy local to keep area businesses in our community; but I received zero customer service and was treated like I was going to steal the shoe. The clerk could have held myID while I tried it on, or she could have simply taken the shoe that was in the box and traded with me. The bottom line is that she was uninterested in assisting the customers. When you can’t get service, you shop online! I will never go back.

Ph
Review №10

Large selection and very helpful staff!

Ch
Review №11

Good prices and quick check out. Wish someone would ask if I needed anything.

Bo
Review №12

I bought 2 pair of boots about 3 weeks Ago On sale.The other day I got one more pair that I just love on feel as well. The workers there were very helpful

Bi
Review №13

Had what the 3 children & fiancee needed for our wedding, quick & easy

Ch
Review №14

This place is fantastic in its own right but if you have a family this is the place to go. For school time and Christmas especially if you have teens shoe carnival cannot be beat. They have a bogo buy one get one half off. They also send you $10 off coupons for rewards depending on how much you spend. I just got 2 adidas a pair of Nikes, filas and boots all for my kids all for $200 for 5 kids. Those are their big Christmas gifts and theyre shoes. Kids always need and love shoes.I highly recommend going if you need shoes you get the best bang for your buck.

Me
Review №15

Had nice shoes but they are very expensive but i love my shoes

Ka
Review №16

Great staff. Everyone is friendly. Just need more of a selection.

Sh
Review №17

Nice selection little pricey

De
Review №18

They always have deals on shoes! Always affordable! They have something for the new born to the grandparents! All shoe types! I Love the deal spin wheel, helps save even more on price of shoes! Always shoes on clearance! The kids love the basketball hoop thats been there for years for them to play with! Definitely a place to go to to get the kids shoes!

Ca
Review №19

Little higher than some places but better-quality shoes

ri
Review №20

None of the sales clerks were interested in helping customers. They were too busy visiting with each other.

Bo
Review №21

We were disappointed not much of a selection.

Bl
Review №22

They were clean and spacious. Employees Were knowledgeable and instantmy helpful, I took 20 Steps and they were already answering all my question.

Je
Review №23

They had just what I needed!

Er
Review №24

I have a medical condition which prevents me from wearing a mask and this is the only place that tried to prevent me from entering so far! I will never step foot in this place again! I hope you are one of the next stores that go under!

Do
Review №25

Super nice staff. ..but lacked knowledge/little help of my items questions. I like the sales and specials that go on in store. .. But still feel like prices are a bit more than what Id like to spend..(for clearance items anyways) .. the selection is versital, but doesnt quite suit my preferences. Need more skate shoes!

Sy
Review №26

First time customer on 2/5/18 and was happy with the service I received from the staff. I explained what I was looking for, they showed me the selection and told me about their sales. I went in looking for 1 pair of boots- I walked out with 3 items.Also, a side note- the music playing in the store was pretty good! I just about almost did a Season 7 Katya Double-Jump Cartwheel Split!

St
Review №27

Advertisement statex shoes I wantednwere there. They werent, so had to order and had to order to get online prices!

Li
Review №28

Great selection knowledgeable employees I highly recommend getting your shoes here!

Ca
Review №29

Be sure to wear your mask cause you wont get in unless you do. Im under doctors care and am not able to wear one. The corporate office may want to check Pritzkers speech one more time. If anyone has a medical issue they are not required to wear a mask.

Sa
Review №30

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co
Review №31

Its a chain show store. The associates were nice & I got a chance to spin the discount wheel.

Ja
Review №32

Looked at signs and shoes were marked buy one get one 1/2 off... asked and was told yes thats correct. When rang up it did not do 1/2 off and they wouldnt honor verbal confirmation. Lost my business.

Da
Review №33

Fairly good prices and specials. Some high quality footware.

Li
Review №34

I bought some boots herean I love them. The price was was very reasonable.

Ro
Review №35

Young lady helped me find some good worling shoes. Was very nice and understands i was walking shoes off my feet and needed be%er soles..i will be back.

Ja
Review №36

Bogo deal is always great. Friendly, helpful and good staff who listens well while giving direct and accurate answers. Wish they had basketball or more mid height shoes.

Gl
Review №37

Always like to buy one get one half off

Je
Review №38

Huge selection friendly staff.

Su
Review №39

Okay place. Rodent have public restroom.

Do
Review №40

The store was clean and for as busy as it was the staff was happy and very helpful we also were able to find many shoes to choose from in all 4 of my family members sizes over all had a very good shopping experience. Thank you

mi
Review №41

Good selection, decent prices. Run a lot of money saving specials. Helpful staff.

De
Review №42

Easy in easy out so much to choose from I could spend the entire day there 🤭

be
Review №43

I had an absolutely terrible experience today! Me and my mom were shopping at shoe carnival trying to spend $100 at their store. We were shopping with an expectation of being able to use their advertisement coupons from the newspaper for our purchases. The Blonde girl who was the cashier refused me to use my coupon that was one day late when I had spent the expected amount for the coupon to be valid she just wasnt willing to help us out. I feel she had a bias against me because they declined to give their company my phone number and other information I was little disappointed with how this all worked out. I was to be an associate at Bergners, we would accept coupons over 5 days late. Its very surprising to me how shoe carnival wont accommodate their consumers!06/27/20 After i bought three pairs of shoes at same shoe carnival in the last 3 months and Ive had to return all three because Ive had the same problem with the heel digging into my foot and tearing up the heel on the inside of my shoe. making it to the shoe carnival and return my broken shoes Id spoken to them on the phone three different times they told me all I had to do is bring my shoes, the shoe receipt and that theyd be able to give me a refund. Today when I showed up the manager named Kayla was refusing to accommodate me and my purchases, all she was telling me she could do was give me store credit and she couldnt pay me back,I dont want to keep buying shoes from this company they keep tearing and breaking, baught me a pair from Walmart for fifteen bucks and theyre still usable. now all I want is my money back $80 thats a pretty big purchase and she wasnt willing to help accommodate me. and yes of course the shoes have been worn thats why Im returning them because they did not work out they did not last and because of coronavirus I was not able to stop in the store and make the return earlier because all the stores are shut down so now the store was finally open for the first day and I tried to make this return and she was not going to let it fly. I got my shoes at the beginning of March and they were already torn up by the end of April. I have not worn the shoes since I feel like I deserve a full refund. she told me she couldnt provide the refund because my shoes were worn, well of course they were worn thats why I find out they were torn and didnt fit correctly.I literally wore these shoes for one month and they already broke downif you went to a restaurant because they were having bad dining service, would you ever return to that restaurant? No. this is just an example of why i dont want to have store credit to buy another pair of shoes from the store. apparently their product isnt worth buying and I dont want it.On Monday will be calling headquarters and Im sure Ill be getting my money back. If not Ill take it further,06/29/20, Monday I ended up getting my money back, after we made a few calls to corporate and then we made four trips back to and from the store.We felt offended being called a liars in public in front of not only other managers & multiple staff members, all the other customers in the store. This was a huge battle that was very unnecessary, but I ended up proving my correctness and getting my money back, we just dont appreciate being called liars!No apologies were given by anybody from shoe carnival, no customers will get any refund back unless they act like a Karen while demanding your money back!This is a time where people dont have very much money, during this pandemic, this isnt a time where we are going to allow stores to rip customers off while trying to pull the wool over our eyes. They straight up lied to our face about whether or not they even sold at shoe brand. Its not fair and its not right especially with everything going on in the world right nowGood luck other people!

S
Review №44

Great place clean and very friendly

ch
Review №45

This is always a good visit.. One draw back they never have the size I want in the shoe I find, on the plus they can order them for you

Da
Review №46

Found everything I was looking for in stock. Clean and nice staff

Ju
Review №47

The place is clean, usually with lots employees to help, it has decent prices cant complain

Ja
Review №48

Very easy to shop great prices

Ba
Review №49

Great shoe store..clean, very helpful staff

Jo
Review №50

Great selection of shoes. Cashier was less than friendly. Overall a fairly good experience.

Em
Review №51

I’m 8 months pregnant and was treated horribly in this store.

Su
Review №52

Great bargains abound! Very affordable with great choices

Da
Review №53

Well laid out, good selection. If you need shoes, you wont go wrong with a visit here.

Tr
Review №54

Good store, well laid out, I often score a good deal on something I need here.

ba
Review №55

I love shoe carnival, thats where i get all my shoes and sandals.The staff is very friendly and helpful. Thank you shoe carnival

Da
Review №56

Haven’t been there in ages. I recall uncomfortably but pretty darn cheap shoes that’ll do in a pinch.

Ph
Review №57

Only place I buy my shoes. Always has a great selection for mens size 14

LA
Review №58

Always find affordable kids shoes here!

Sa
Review №59

Lots of options, got a good simple pair of dress shoes while visiting Bloomington.They had a really good clearance section that actually had the best options for mens shoes. I saw Tevas at a good price, and the dress shoes I got were a good deal on sale too.

Ba
Review №60

Great place for shoes that last longer and good prices i got fila tennis shoes for 29.99 and i had a card with a 11.00 so cost me 21.00

Am
Review №61

Must wear mask to shop or put your face in your shirt to be accepted.

Jo
Review №62

Nice and clean inside, prices are not very high. I was able To get a nice pair of sneakers for forty dollars.

Di
Review №63

Lots of shoes to choose from for good prices.

Pe
Review №64

Good selection and fair prices. Check out the clearance section for really good buys.

Bi
Review №65

Was a great experience an found exactly what I needed.

Ma
Review №66

So so not much variety in the type of shoe I was wanting... pretty overpriced for shoes though

Je
Review №67

Good place to buy shose

An
Review №68

Pretty decent sales and selection.

Af
Review №69

Reasonable price but difficult to get my size as i wear 5.

Da
Review №70

Very good customer service at this store.

Ch
Review №71

They have good shoes at a good price

Le
Review №72

Always find what we are looking for and reasonable prices.

Kl
Review №73

Great deals and scores some cute booties!!

Cu
Review №74

Found my daughter running shoes quickly. The price was ok for the shoe.

Em
Review №75

Good selection and helpful staff

Ji
Review №76

GREAT PLACE TO GET SHOES

Du
Review №77

Odd to me that you cannot try on 2 shoes. Nobody has two feet that are the same size

Ja
Review №78

People work their r rud

ma
Review №79

Nice store. Large selections

Na
Review №80

Wide selection fairly reasonable prices

Ma
Review №81

Hadnt been here in forever, was presently surprised, found exactly what I wanted for less than I expected. Very pushy about getting you signed up for there rewards program

al
Review №82

Better than I expected!

Je
Review №83

Great deals on shoes employees are nice and helpful.

Sk
Review №84

Save a lot of 💰 money shopping wit them

EJ
Review №85

Needs a better shoe selection.

Ka
Review №86

Waited in line for 7-8 minutes (with a screaming toddler), while two additional employees chatted behind the registers.

Ga
Review №87

I didnt go to Shoe Carnival...

Ed
Review №88

Got what I was looking for

Ke
Review №89

Great place for great deals

Sh
Review №90

Good place kids shoes

Da
Review №91

Nice place!

Je
Review №92

Bought 3 shoes returned 1 had to pay more for the other shoes when I did. This is why retail is dying!

De
Review №93

Great selections, great prices

Le
Review №94

Infringing on American citizens rights

Bu
Review №95

It was nice 😊

Co
Review №96

Lots of variety I just didnt find what I wanted

Me
Review №97

Not helpful. Great sales

Ju
Review №98

Didnt have what I needed didnt help me try to find them the staff there wasnt very helpful at all

Pe
Review №99

Their selection of shoes in my opinion isnt as good as it use to be

St
Review №100

Nice selection.

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  • Address:1700 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761, United States
  • Site:https://stores.shoecarnival.com/il/normal/shoe-store-normal-il-24.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=listing&utm_content=24&utm_campaign=IL&utm_keyword=Normal
  • Phone:+1 309-268-9008
Categories
  • Boot store
  • Shoe store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–9PM
  • Thursday:10AM–9PM
  • Friday:6AM–9PM
  • Saturday:10AM–9PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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