Welcome to Mark Adrian Shoes

Providing Style, Comfort & Service Since 1975

Style, comfort and experience are at the core of what we do at Mark Adrian Shoes. We believe that your footwear can look amazing and feel spectacular. Our family has over 125 years of experience fitting feet. In Gloucester, MA since 1975, Mark Adrian Shoes has been winning awards and receiving accolades from customers around the world. We are excited to welcome you into our store, to fit your entire family to the best shoes they have ever owned, and to make some friends along the way.

Testimonials

Alison E.

We travel to Gloucester for vacation and enjoy purchasing shoes from Mark Adrian shoes every year. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff, and high quality shoes. We joke that we drive 6 hours to buy shoes. I am a self-proclaimed shoe snob and I can not say enough good things about this shoe store. Looking forward to seeing you in July!

Dana R.

Adam was extremely helpful both on the phone and in-person. He made the shopping experience very easy. It was clear that he has a great deal of knowledge about the structure of the foot (and how to support it), as well as the products in the shop. This is an incredible family-owned small business that deserves your support. I'll be back for sure!

Stephen R.

It is the best service I have ever had buying shoes and will drive the 2 hours to buy shoes from now on. Finally perfect fitting shoes.

Alan S.

As a 40+ year veteran of the specialty retail industry, I can tell you that my experience today at Mark Adrian Shoes was exemplary! Great selection and the best service in a shoe store that I have ever had! The staff are expert and their advice was on the money. I walked out with three pair plus orthotics and I couldn't be happier. Support your local retailer, you can't properly fit something as important as shoes online!

Ellen A.

Their service AND shoe selection is extraordinary. It's worth a trip from wherever you are, trust me! I'm a customer for life.

Zahava F.

I haven't bought sneakers in years because they never fit right and have been to various shoe stores. Adam is so knowledgeable - he found me the perfect fit. I am so impressed. This is hands down the best shoe store around, combining good, old-fashioned service with a wonderful selection. They just got a customer for life - me!

Whitney B.

I wish I could RATE Mark Adrian Shoes HIGHER!
I’ve been happily going there for 3 years now since I’ve moved to Gloucester. These people LOVE what they do and it shows! Adam, the owner, is extremely reasonable, understanding and honest! He has been so generous and kind. I have a lot of foot pain and they help me every time find something comfortable and stylish. If it’s not a good fit, he always makes it right. Alex is very patient and kind, we need that with these important and pricey decisions. Another thing is that they are all so knowledgeable and won’t just sell you something. They take an Interest in your needs and want to make you happy and for your feet to feel good! I wish every business operated with their integrity. They’re doing it right and making tons of friends along the way! I’m certainly one for life!
Thank you for being so amazing and bringing such joy to all that enter.

Sherrie S.

This store is a gem: beautiful, quality, blissfully comfortable footwear and a super friendly sales team. I went in looking for flat sandals and ended up leaving with a gorgeous pair of Aetrex wedge espadrilles! I love them! I haven’t had a pair of pretty shoes in years!
I was able to order another pair of sandals to be picked up later and my husband found a pair of Merrill’s that fit his thin feet. We’ll be back!

Coleen M.

The best shoe store anywhere! Great service, selection, and advice. I've loved this shoe store for years and it's even better than ever! I went in a couple of weeks ago to find a great sale - wide selection of nice shoes at great prices, the staff is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient. They will help you find the shoes you need and the shoes you will love!

Cheryl G.

The best shoe store anywhere! Great service, selection, and advice. I've loved this shoe store for years and it's even better than ever! I went in a couple of weeks ago to find a great sale - wide selection of nice shoes at great prices, the staff is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient. They will help you find the shoes you need and the shoes you will love!

Renee G.

This was one of the best shoe buying experiences I have ever had. I was looking for comfortable shoes that weren't ugly. This place exceeded expectations in every way. We were in town for a wedding and I took some time to walk main street and see things. I popped in to just see what they had and ended up with a pair of boots. When I was out wearing the boots that day they felt a little snug and so I took them back and they stretched them for me. While I was waiting for the boots I found a great pair of slip on shoes for everyday and bought them as well. The staff was friendly and asked me about my needs and then found footwear to fit my life. If I lived in the Boston area this would be my only stop for great shoes. Purchases were competitive with online prices.

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Our Story

Mark Adrian Shoes was founded in 1975 by Mark Adrian Farber. His son, Adam Farber, is a fifth generation shoe retailer whose family legacy began over 125 years ago. Mark Adrian Shoes’ location in the beautiful seaport of Gloucester, MA has grown over 45 years to become one of the premier purveyors of quality footwear north of Boston. Adam officially took over when Mark retired in 2017. Now in our fifth decade, we are proud to have helped tens of thousands of customers find just the right comfort, style and value to make their every step a “fitting occasion.”

We appreciate you being a part of our continuing story!

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