Bauer's Shoe Store

Bauer's Shoe Store Bauer's Shoe Store is a locally owned footwear store, with experienced staff. We offer personal fitting; as well as a wide variety of footwear products.

On August 4, 1926 Bauer's Shoe Store was opened, by Albert Bauer after purchasing Walter's shoe store. He was later joined by his wife Maude Bauer, who was still present in the store up untill she passed at the age of 100.7. Although Bauer's has been at several different locations around the square in downtown Harlan. We have been at our current location, on the corner of 6th St. and Court St. si

nce the summer of 1953. We are one of the few shoe stores left that still personally fit each customer. Many customers recall coming in here and getting their shoes when they were children and now bring their children and even their grandchildren in. Our staff has years of experience and expertise in fitting shoes. The current owner Keith Bauer grew up in the store, and still helps customers today. We have a wide variety of quality footwear; including brands such as Wolverine, SAS, Clarks, Born, Life Stride, Naturalizer, Bearpaw, Corkys, Hush Puppies, Merrell, Asics, New Balance, Skecher's, Nike,and Brooks just to name a few. We also care a variety of footwear accessories, such as, insoles, socks, polish, cleaners, etc.

02/02/2026
Men's Sale Wolverine Work boots Now $79! (Limited styles & sizes)
12/29/2025

Men's Sale Wolverine Work boots Now $79! (Limited styles & sizes)

Closed Thursday January, 1stRegular business hours Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9am-5:30pm Saturday 9am-5pm
12/29/2025

Closed Thursday January, 1st
Regular business hours Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9am-5:30pm Saturday 9am-5pm

12/27/2025

Meet Keith Bauer, the 88-year-old keeping his family's 99-year-old shoe store alive in Harlan, Iowa! Since the 1960s Bauer's Shoes has been holding a big sale the day after Christmas. Read more at the link in the comments.

Sale is all set up and ready to go to officially start this Friday December, 26 open 9am-5:30pm. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
12/24/2025

Sale is all set up and ready to go to officially start this Friday December, 26 open 9am-5:30pm. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

NEXT WEEKS HOURS
12/20/2025

NEXT WEEKS HOURS

FREE CHAIR!
12/18/2025

FREE CHAIR!

Address

1102 6th Street
Harlan, IA
51537

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(712) 755-5844

Website

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