Thinking About The Good Feet Store? Read This First
Straight answers before you spend $900 on arch supports.
If you're researching The Good Feet Store, you're probably doing what smart shoppers do — checking it out before you buy. Good. Here's honest information to help you decide, from a local shoe store that fits arch supports every single day.
At Orleans Shoe Co., we've been fitting New Orleans feet for over 17 years. We're locally owned, voted Best Shoe Store by Gambit readers in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025, and we have over 3,000 verified customer reviews at 4.9 stars. We're not here to knock anyone — we're here to give you a straight answer.
What we hear from customers who shopped Good Feet first
A lot of people come into our stores after looking at The Good Feet Store. Here's what they tell us — and how we do things differently.
"It was expensive." This is the one we hear most. Customers tell us they were quoted around $900, sometimes more, for a multi-piece system. At Orleans Shoe Co., most people need one or two supports — not a system. Our two best sellers are the Premier at $69.95 and the Heel Relief at $99.95. Most customers walk out for under $170.
"It felt pushy." We hear this a lot too. Customers tell us they felt pressured during the sales appointment. We don't do that. No appointment, no sales meeting, no package. Walk into any of our four stores, we fit you, and you leave with what your feet actually need. If that's nothing, that's fine too.
"The supports were too hard." Some customers tell us the supports felt too firm or too rigid for them. Arch support isn't one-size-fits-all — what feels good to one person feels like a board to another. That's why we fit you in person. We use a Harris mat to read your arch, measure both feet, and match you to a support that's right for your foot — firm if you need firm, softer if you don't.
How an arch support fitting works at Orleans Shoe Co.
It's simple and it takes a few minutes. No appointment needed.
We use a Harris mat to take an imprint of your feet. That shows us your arch — high, low, or in between — and where your weight lands when you stand. Then we measure both feet for length and width, because one foot is almost always bigger than the other.
From there we match you to the right support. See our full range of arch supports here. We carry options for plantar fasciitis, heel pain, flat feet, high arches, and everyday standing and walking. Want something built specifically to your foot? Ask us about our custom-fitted arch supports.
The honest comparison
Price. The Good Feet Store sells a multi-piece system that customers tell us runs around $900 or more. Our supports are $69.95 and $99.95 — most people walk out for under $170.
Pressure. Good Feet uses a sales appointment. We don't. Walk in, get fitted, leave. No package, no pitch.
Returns. If a support doesn't work for you, bring it back. Read our return policy here.
Fit. We fit you in person with a Harris mat imprint and match the support to your foot — not to a package. Learn about our expert fitting here.
Track record. 17 years, four locations, over 3,000 verified reviews at 4.9 stars, and voted Best Shoe Store in New Orleans six times by Gambit readers.
Our two best sellers
Premier — $69.95 — Our most popular all-around support. Good arch, good cushioning, fits in most shoes. This is where most people start.
Heel Relief — $99.95 — Built for heel pain and plantar fasciitis. Extra support under the heel where it hurts. If your first steps in the morning are the worst, ask about this one.
Visit us — four locations across the metro
Orleans Shoe Co. French Quarter — 541 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Phone: 504-350-0035 | Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm | Sun: 11am–5pm
Orleans Shoe Co. Magazine Street — 3112 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Phone: 504-875-2929 | Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm | Sun: 11am–5pm
Orleans Shoe Co. Metairie Road — 480 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005. Phone: 504-324-7718 | Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm | Sun: 11am–5pm
Orleans Shoe Co. Severn (Metairie) — 3000 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002. Phone: 504-888-7080 | Mon–Sat: 9:30am–6pm | Sun: 11am–5pm
Walk in any time. No appointment needed. Find your nearest store and get directions here.
📞 Call us: 504-910-2900
Frequently asked questions
How much does The Good Feet Store cost? We can't speak for their pricing — but customers consistently tell us they were quoted around $900 or more for a multi-piece system. At Orleans Shoe Co., most people need one or two supports and walk out for under $170.
Is The Good Feet Store worth it? That's a personal decision. What we'd say is this: get fitted in person, try the support, make sure you can return it if it doesn't work, and don't pay for pieces you don't need. That's how we do it at Orleans Shoe Co.
Why do Good Feet supports feel so hard? Firm supports aren't wrong for everyone — some feet need that. But firmness should match your foot, not a standard package. We fit you in person and match the support to your arch, so it feels right for you.
Can I return arch supports at Orleans Shoe Co.? Yes. If a support isn't right for you, bring it back. See our return policy for details.
Do I need an appointment? No. Walk into any of our four stores any time we're open and we'll fit you on the spot.
Do you offer any discounts? Yes. Orleans Shoe Co. offers a 10% discount to hospital workers, military, and restaurant workers at all four locations. Just show us your badge, scrubs, or ID at checkout.
Orleans Shoe Co. — Third-generation shoe people fitting New Orleans since 2008. Piediscalzo means "barefoot" in Italian. Shoes are in our blood.