Our Story

After 30 years practicing as a Podiatrist Charlotte has seen almost every foot type and footwear style come through her door. Many of her clients had the same complaint…that they could never find a comfortable shoe that also looked great!! Charlotte realised that there was a huge demand for Fashionable Functional Footwear, and this led to the birth of The Shoe Room at Feet First Podiatry.

The Shoe Room was literally that, a small room housing a selection of shoes with features like extra depth, extra width and additional cushioning and support but also providing some style and colour. 

Over the past years Charlotte has worked to develop relationships with suppliers and brands to create a footwear store that caters to a variety of clients, from
those with underlying medical conditions like diabetes and arthritis to those who are on their feet all day with their work and those clients who have to accommodate orthotics in their shoes.

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Our Store

The Shoe Room quickly outgrew its location at Feet First Podiatry and in November 2019 relocated to a stand-alone shop at Upper Riccarton. We now carry many different brands, sourced from around the World, providing great fit for comfort and great looking styles for confidence in every situation.

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  • Charlotte

    After 30 years practicing as a Podiatrist Charlotte has seen almost every foot type and footwear style come through her door. Many of her clients had the same complaint…that they could never find a comfortable shoe that also looked great!! Charlotte realised that there was a huge demand for Fashionable Functional Footwear, and this led to the birth of The Shoe Room at Feet First Podiatry.

  • Maxine

    Both my children and I grew up in properly fitting footwear, Clarks Shoes being a part of the British culture, and I believe correctly fitting footwear is the key to healthy feet and posture.

    My introduction to trained footwear fitting began in a Children’s Shoe Shop, and I enjoyed this for 6 years. I then joined The Shoe Room as Manager in 2019 and it has been a pleasure to help this venture grow. I enjoy the challenges of our clientele, with many different foot shapes, sizes and issues walking our way.

    I personally have enjoyed and felt the benefits of wearing our footwear these past few years.

    I feel I have come full circle with my fitting experience, from helping my own grandchildren of just a few months old to those in their 100th year.

  • Maree

    I am a born and bred Southlander with a background working in retail and administration.

    My retail experience of 18 years was working at Southern Adventure Outdoor Store, but also combining 12 of those years as the Secretary for Scouting Southland.

    I have been a team member of The Shoe Room since January 2021, and also recently as a part time receptionist at Feet First Podiatry.  I am enjoying both of these positions as I love the interaction and communication with people from all walks of life.

    My husband and I moved to our new home in Rolleston recently to be close to family.  We are loving having that close connection.

  • Aimee

    I was born and raised in Invercargill and came here to Christchurch 8 years ago
    after traveling overseas.

    I am
    familiar with shoes and shoe fitting having previously worked at Ziera Shoes,
    so understand the need for comfortable shoes not only for myself but for those
    who struggle to find good footwear, and I am excited to bring that experience
    here to The Shoe Room.

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