Chester set for new independent footwear retail shop

Shoe retailer Hal Holmes-Pierce is coming to the city with a brand-new shop dedicated to stylish, supportive footwear and will officially open this Saturday, March 29.

The store, trading as Rieker by Elevate Your Sole, proudly showcases the best of Rieker Shoes – one of Europe’s leading comfort footwear brands – alongside a handpicked selection of stylish accessories and premium footwear favourites.

Hal is the founder of Elevate Your Sole, a multi-award-winning independent footwear business with shops across North Wales.

Known for combining top-notch customer service with colourful shop design and playful personality, the brand has become a trusted name for those who care about comfort and style.

“We’ve created a space that’s warm, welcoming and packed with shoes people will genuinely love to wear”. said Hal.

The new shop will open at 12 Watergate Street and will be open from 9.30am until 5pm Monday to Saturday and 9.30am until 5.30pm on Saturday.

For the full story, see Chester Standard

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