Heisler's Bootery

06/02/2026

Look for Jim Heisler in the trumpet section! Come on down to the lake!

Tonight (Tu, Jun 2), we welcome back a hometown favorite, the Crystal Lake Community Band for Concerts in the Park at Crystal Lake Main Beach at 7 pm

FREE Parking, FREE admission
FOOD TRUCKS 6/2: Brothers Mac 'N Cheese, Smash'd Burgers and Fries, Julie Ann's

PARKING
Please park in the following areas for concert evenings: Main Beach parking lot, grass triangle across the street from the Lakeside Arts in the Park (Dole Mansion) and South Elementary. Please do not park at the boat gate, Dole Mansion or Seminary Park

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

OluKai sandals for the win! 🤙 🌴 🌊

05/14/2026

WE ARE HIRING!
Lead the Team at a Crystal Lake Cornerstone!

Ready to step into a leadership role with a community legacy?

Heisler's Bootery has been keeping downtown Crystal Lake comfortable and stylish since 1908. We are looking for a (part-time) motivated, retail-savvy person to join our FAMILY business. If you have a passion for customer care, team leadership, and high-quality footwear, we want you to grow with us.

What You Will Do: Lead by example on our traditional "sit-and-fit" retail floor. Manage store inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stocking. Handle daily operations, including cash drawers, reporting, and opening/closing. Assist with social media and tech.

Interested candidates EMAIL us at [email protected]
Thank you!

05/11/2026

Heisler's Bootery is often referred to as the 'unofficial visitors center' for Crystal Lake. Just last week a group of curious kids stopped by from Immanuel Lutheran School to learn about the origins of our town. Boy, did they get an earful!😁

05/06/2026

COLOR makes life better- head to toe! 🎨🖌️
"May we take your picture?"
Customer: "It's never too late to become a model!"
Customer's Spouse:"Oh,I never doubted it, that's one of the reasons I married you." 🥹🥰

05/01/2026

We are located in a building featuring locally made terra cotta! We think it’s pretty cool!

04/30/2026

Tickets are NOW available. This will SELL OUT.
Cash or check only at Heisler's Bootery. All proceeds benefit the Historic Preservation Commission and Crystal Lake Historical Society.

Have you ever wanted to explore some of the historic homes throughout Crystal Lake? 🏠⌚

Experience the 26th Annual Heritage Trolley Tour on Sunday, June 14 brought to you by the City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission and Crystal Lake Historical Society. The 45-minute narrated tour will present various Crystal Lake Civil War veteran homes, starting at the Colonel Palmer House with reenactors and displays. Tickets for the tour are $25 and on sale now online at the link in our bio or in person at Heisler’s Bootery by cash or check. Get yours before they sell out!