<p>The Nordstroms in our city has an amazing shoe department. Don’t know if they are all like that, but selection and service are great. Now… D2 does NOT like have a sales person help with her shoe selection and trying on process. She strongly prefers the DSW experience where “they don’t touch your feet”. But those are two staples stores for shoe shopping for us.</p>
<p>Norstrom’s Rack sometimes has good deals, but it is so hit and miss. For people who hate to shop (which I think the OP said describes the two of them), I would skip the Rack. I did get my favorite pair of flat brown shoes ever there, BUT I have also made dozens of trips where I didn’t even find one thing to try on. It is really hit and miss, and not a good environment for people who hate to shop.</p>