Norm Henry Shoes

Norm Henry Shoes Family owned and operated in downtown Owosso since 1875. From running to hiking, to working, to casual and more. Washington Street. Johns.

We have proudly served our community for over 100 years with custom fitting services, men's and women's stylish footwear and accessories. Since 1959, Norm Henry Shoes has been part of a 135-year legacy that has proudly served Owosso and the rest of Mid-Michigan comfort, reliability, and honest customer service. In 1873, the Struber Brothers established their shoe store on Main Street in Owosso. F

or the next fifty years, the Struber brothers operated a successful business providing the community with quality footwear. In 1923, the Economy Shoes store bought out the Struber brothers and continuted to operate with the same focus on quality service and footwear. In 1948, the Economy Shoe Store relocated to the present-day Norm Henry Shoes location at 119 N. This move was a result of Christian's department store's expansion to include a men's clothing department. From 1928-1959, Guy Henry, Norm's father, managed the Economy Shoes Store. His wife, Ethel Henry, worked with him until his death in 1959. She continued working in the store until 1980. Norm Henry worked in the store with his father since 1943. He left the store in 1945 to join the Navy prior to enrolling at Michigan State University in 1947. In 1950, Norm returned to the shoe store to work with his father for nine years until he purchased the store and began operating his own business. In 1963, he decided it was time to expand. In 1963, Norm opened a shoe store in Durand called Economy Shoes. Three years later, he bought out Hibbs Shoe Store in St. In 1969, Norm purchased Strands Shoe Store in Ionia. In 1979, he purchased Tom Laportes in the Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw and renamed it Norm Henry Shoes. In 1981, he purchased a property across from the Lansing Mall and started the House of Shoes, which sold the same trusted brand names at discount prices. Another House of Shoes was opened four years later next to Norm Henry Shoes in Owosso. Today, the flagship Norm Henry Shoes and the House of Shoes in Owosso are the only stores remaining from the one-time seven store chain after the other stores were sold in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Carla Merrill, Norm's daughter, is the current owner of the both stores and has nearly forty years of experience with the company. Today, the store is proud to carry a myriad of well-respected brands such as SAS, Red Wing, Ugg, Florsheim, Rockport, Clarks, Hush Puppies, Merrell, and Naturalizer - just to name a few.

Women’s Agility Peak 6 Gore-Tex by Merrell✨ this shoe is made for trail running!
08/18/2026

Women’s Agility Peak 6 Gore-Tex by Merrell✨ this shoe is made for trail running!

Sorel Ona Ave & Ona Drift Women’s sneakers✨ Mixed materials and sculpted simplicity!
08/10/2026

Sorel Ona Ave & Ona Drift Women’s sneakers✨ Mixed materials and sculpted simplicity!

Allbirds is a sustainable brand that focusing on recycled and natural materials that are responsibly sourced ✨
08/03/2026

Allbirds is a sustainable brand that focusing on recycled and natural materials that are responsibly sourced ✨

TOMORROW✨ Downtown Owosso’s Annual Back to the Bricks Car Show! 100’s of classic cars so come shop, eat, and stay late! ...
07/29/2026

TOMORROW✨ Downtown Owosso’s Annual Back to the Bricks Car Show! 100’s of classic cars so come shop, eat, and stay late! We will be open till 7pm

Kinetic Ember Women’s Sneaker by Sorel✨ Suede & leather sneaker available in black or chalk/ceramic!
07/27/2026

Kinetic Ember Women’s Sneaker by Sorel✨ Suede & leather sneaker available in black or chalk/ceramic!

Sidewalk sales may be over, but deals are still going on✨ Big discounts storewide from 15-80% select shoes, boots, acces...
07/22/2026

Sidewalk sales may be over, but deals are still going on✨ Big discounts storewide from 15-80% select shoes, boots, accessories, etc of some of your favorite brands!
Open everyday besides Sunday

Women’s Relay Fly Vent by Merrell✨Sidewalk Sales today & tomorrow! Storewide sales ranging from 15-80% off. Open today t...
07/17/2026

Women’s Relay Fly Vent by Merrell✨
Sidewalk Sales today & tomorrow! Storewide sales ranging from 15-80% off. Open today till 6pm

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

Starting tomorrow Sidewalk Sales✨ 15% off regular priced items & 15-80% off store wide sales!

Join us this weekend! Downtown Owosso’s Annual Sidewalk Sales✨ Our biggest sale of the year with markdowns from 15-80%Th...
07/14/2026

Join us this weekend! Downtown Owosso’s Annual Sidewalk Sales✨ Our biggest sale of the year with markdowns from 15-80%
Thursday & Friday 9-6pm & Saturday 9-5pm

Address

119 N Washington Street
Owosso, MI
48867

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19897258450

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