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1230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W3, Canada
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1W3
+14169210779

Always great service, going above and beyond. Peter and Gem have kept my original Birkenstocks going for decades, and have provided me with great new shoes, too!

Don't walk ... run! After owning my birkenstocks for 18yrs and loved how they felt, the foot beds were just on there last legs. After doing a Google search, Peter at The First Step in Summerhill Toronto came highly recommended for a rebuild, so I went in to see if they were worth saving. It was a bit of a wait (2.5 months) but well worth the wait. Be patient. I went in today to pick them up, and they looked brand new❤️. Here's now to another 18yrs of more adventures with them. Thank you Peter and Team.

The care and meticulous expertise at this store is incredible. Peter and Gem took such good care of me. I have purchased shoes there before and the customer care is still 100%. Thank you very much!

I traveled 30mn to this store only to learn that it’s appointment only, and no one answered the phone (or appeared to be in) despite my arrival during their usual business hours. The reviews look great, and I love Birks (I’ve been wearing them for 15 years), but I unfortunately won’t be shopping here.

Don't let the size of the store fool you. If they don't have a Birkenstock style, you don't need it! They have everything, and the family who owns it is super nice and welcoming. They will make you feel like you're one of the family!

Excellent service. I came there and the owner was alone helping 5 people at the same time. He still took the time to listen to my needs and gave me excellent recommandations. The place is tiny, but the selection is impressive. Thank you again for the great service!

You can buy Birkenstocks anywhere in town, but you won't find the depth of knowledge and personal attention anywhere but here; they're the specialists! I won't buy my Birkies anywhere else. Highly recommended.

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The First Step - Toronto

Shoe Store at 1230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W3, Canada. Here you will find detailed information about The First Step - Toronto: address, phone, fax, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Opening hours

  • Sunday
    Closed
  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    12–6 PM
  • Wednesday
    12–6 PM
  • Thursday
    Closed
  • Friday
    12–6 PM
  • Saturday
    12–6 PM

Rating

4
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5
Based on 7 reviews

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1230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W3, Canada.
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The First Step - Toronto is a Canadian Shoe Store based in Toronto, Ontario. The First Step - Toronto is located at 1230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W3, Canada.


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ALL reviews about The First Step - Toronto

  • S & C Fujimoto
    Added 2025.12.04
    Always great service, going above and beyond. Peter and Gem have kept my original Birkenstocks going for decades, and have provided me with great new shoes, too!
  • P R.
    Added 2025.08.13
    Don't walk ... run! After owning my birkenstocks for 18yrs and loved how they felt, the foot beds were just on there last legs. After doing a Google search, Peter at The First Step in Summerhill Toronto came highly recommended for a rebuild, so I went in to see if they were worth saving. It was a bit of a wait (2.5 months) but well worth the wait. Be patient. I went in today to pick them up, and they looked brand new❤️. Here's now to another 18yrs of more adventures with them. Thank you Peter and Team.
  • By owner
    Added 2025.08.23
    Hey Paul, Thank you ! Glad you love them. Give us a head's up and we will order the parts in advance. lol See you in 18 years. Gem & Peter
  • Sonia Valve
    Added 2024.07.24
    The care and meticulous expertise at this store is incredible. Peter and Gem took such good care of me. I have purchased shoes there before and the customer care is still 100%. Thank you very much!
  • By owner
    Added 2025.08.23
    Thank you so much Sonia! We really appreciate our customer loyalty. Sorry for the delayed response.
  • Robert Burack
    Added 2023.10.05
    I traveled 30mn to this store only to learn that it’s appointment only, and no one answered the phone (or appeared to be in) despite my arrival during their usual business hours. The reviews look great, and I love Birks (I’ve been wearing them for 15 years), but I unfortunately won’t be shopping here.
  • Robbie MacMillan
    Added 2020.08.21
    Don't let the size of the store fool you. If they don't have a Birkenstock style, you don't need it! They have everything, and the family who owns it is super nice and welcoming. They will make you feel like you're one of the family!
  • By owner
    Added 2020.08.22
    Thank you for the kind words. We are happy that you had a good experience during your visit. We look forward to seeing you again.
  • Dominique Paradis
    Added 2017.06.14
    Excellent service. I came there and the owner was alone helping 5 people at the same time. He still took the time to listen to my needs and gave me excellent recommandations. The place is tiny, but the selection is impressive. Thank you again for the great service!
  • By owner
    Added 2020.03.14
    Thank you Dominique! Peter is quite the juggler but even better at fitting Birkenstocks! We hope to see you again.
  • Kimberley Whitchurch
    Added 2016.07.10
    You can buy Birkenstocks anywhere in town, but you won't find the depth of knowledge and personal attention anywhere but here; they're the specialists! I won't buy my Birkies anywhere else. Highly recommended.
  • By owner
    Added 2020.03.14
    Thanks Kimberley! We do consider ourselves Birkenstock specialists after over 70 years carrying nothing but the Birkenstock brand. We know how they can affect someone our customers' lives positively because we are fans of Birkenstock products ourselves. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We hope to see you again soon.
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