Friedman’s Shoes Set To Relocate in the Future

The footwear store beloved by athletes has been in downtown Atlanta since the 1920s.
Friedman's Shoes Set To Relocate in the Future
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A longtime shoe store in Atlanta has plans to move – but it won’t be taking those steps yet.

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Friedman’s Shoes is slated to relocate amid the purchase of the building by a South Downtown investment group. And the journey won’t be a far distance; the shoe store will eventually move to a renovated storefront down the street, Atlanta Business Chronicle first reported.

The store is likely to remain where it is for up to a year, co-owner Brett Teilhaber told What Now Atlanta.

Friedman’s Shoes has been located at the space on Mitchell Street since 1929. The family-owned footwear store is beloved by athletes and known for its plus-size shoes (as evidenced by the name of the store’s website: largefeet.com). They sell shoes for both men and women, including boots, loafers, sandals, sneakers and more. Sizes range from 7 to 22 for men and 7 to 14 for women.

The shop was featured on ESPN’s documentary series 30 for 30. Among the athletes who have been customers of the store: Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Charles Barkley.

The historic building was purchased by Jon Birdsong and David Cummings, entrepreneurs who have teamed up to purchase and redevelop several South Downtown properties. Records show the group paid $7.5 million for the building.

Dry-cleaning business Atlanta Cleaners is also located at the building. The future of that business is currently undetermined, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Libby Allnatt

Libby Allnatt

Libby Allnatt is the Editor/Reporter for What Now Atlanta. She has been in the journalism industry since graduating from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, gathering experience in copy editing, writing and social media. With a passion for helping people find their new favorite places, Libby enjoys highlighting small businesses, trying new coffee shops and exploring a city's signature spots. Originally from Salt Lake City, she loves discovering all the Peach State has to offer.
Libby Allnatt

Libby Allnatt

Libby Allnatt is the Editor/Reporter for What Now Atlanta. She has been in the journalism industry since graduating from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, gathering experience in copy editing, writing and social media. With a passion for helping people find their new favorite places, Libby enjoys highlighting small businesses, trying new coffee shops and exploring a city's signature spots. Originally from Salt Lake City, she loves discovering all the Peach State has to offer.

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