Walsh Brothers Shoes

Family shoe shop in Tralee since 1902

Walsh Brothers Shoes is a family business based in Tralee, County Kerry (Ireland), founded in 1902 by the grandfather of the current owners as a drapery and boot shop. Over time, the founder focused exclusively on footwear, and today the business remains in the hands of the third generation of the Walsh family, more than a century after it opened.

The shop presents itself as a family-run, fully Irish-owned establishment, with both a physical presence in Tralee and an online presence since 2014, the year it launched its website to sell throughout Ireland, including cities such as Dublin and Cork.

Footwear catalogue for the whole family

The range covers women's, men's and children's footwear, organised into categories such as trainers, loafers, fashion and knee-high boots, ankle boots, sandals, heels, formal shoes, safety footwear, dancing shoes, clogs and slippers. It also includes children's character footwear, wellington boots, school and communion shoes, as well as a specific section for orthopaedic and nursing footwear.

The shop pays special attention to comfort and fit: it offers options in different widths (narrow, standard, moderate, wide and extra wide), vegan and patterned footwear, and models from brands such as Birkenstock in standard and narrow widths. In addition to footwear, it sells accessories such as handbags, school bags, insoles and shoe care products, and offers gift cards.

Brands and selection

Among the brands the company highlights are Gabor, NeroGiardini, Unisa, Josef Seibel, Birkenstock, Clarks, Skechers and Ecco. The online catalogue shows, for example, models from Högl, Clarks, Birkenstock, Ecco, Skechers, Dubarry, Biomecanic and Xpert Swampmaster, with prices at the time of analysis ranging from approximately €23 to €180.

The company states it carries 49 different sizes and several widths, which it presents as one of the widest ranges in County Kerry. It also includes a foot measuring guide and expert advice for choosing the right size.

Shipping, collection and shopping services

Walsh Brothers Shoes operates with free shipping in Ireland above an order threshold and offers a Click & Collect service. The site indicated that it was not shipping to Great Britain at that time. The shop accepts payments with American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, PayPal, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa, and the e-commerce platform is Shopify.

The website includes sections for frequently asked questions, delivery and returns information, order returns, cookies and privacy policy, terms and conditions, sustainability and a size guide.

Physical shop and customer service

The main shop is located at 20 Bridge Street, Tralee, County Kerry, postcode V92 WF66. The company handles enquiries by phone through two separate lines, one for the shop and one for the web office, and has a support email address.

Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 18:00, remaining closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

Location and contact

20 Bridge Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V92 WF66