Szabo Shoes: 99 Years

Szabo Shoes opened in Cleveland in 1920. The store moved to Center Ridge Road in Rocky River in 1953, in a building of the classic mid-century modern style. Szabo Shoes was a popular place, specializing in large sizes, wide and narrow widths. It was the place to go if your feet were hard to fit. They fitted high school athletes in Rocky River and surrounding areas with athletic shoes. Szabo Shoes also sold shoes to Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers players. The business and property sold in November 2019. For more details, click here to find the 2019 article by Gay Christensen-Dean.