Friedman’s Shoes, located at 209 Mitchell Street SW in Downtown Atlanta, is well-known among athletes for its selection of plus-size shoes. The business has been around for 95 years and has been in the same location since 1929. Friedman’s is a family-owned men’s and ladies shoe store that sells sizes from 7-22 in men’s and 7-14 in ladies. The store is known as the place where professional athletes shop for their footwear needs.
While Friedman’s is best known for carrying large sizes, the store also sells shoes in all sizes for both men and women. The business is also available online at LargeFeet.com for customers to shop from a wide range of sizes. The family business has deep roots in Downtown Atlanta, with Phil Friedman opening a shoe repair business in 1929 and Bruce Teilhaber purchasing the store in the 70’s. Today, all 4 sons work in the family business along with 8 total employees.
Being in Downtown Atlanta has its perks, as the area is once again becoming the heartbeat of the city. Brett Teilhaber has fond memories of coming Downtown to see the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, and Flames/Thrashers games. The future of Downtown Atlanta looks promising, with exciting developments like the Centennial Yards project and the revitalization of Underground Atlanta. Teilhaber is thrilled to see the transformation happening in his lifetime and looks forward to the continued growth and success of the area.