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Popular Shoe Store Opening On The Upper West Side: What To Know

Rothy's opened Friday at 181 Columbus Ave., which is near West 68th Street. It's the store's third location in New York City.

An image of a shoe from Rothy's.
An image of a shoe from Rothy's. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Sakara Life + Rothy's)

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A popular shoe store is opening Friday on the Upper West Side.

Rothy's, which has 16 locations across the country, will open near West 68th Street at 181 Columbus Ave.

"We’ve always been charmed by the easygoing character and residential atmosphere of the Upper West Side, and that neighborhood energy drew us right to Rothy’s newest location on 68th and Columbus.," Mo Vachon, Rothy's VP of Retail.

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The store will be open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The store offers men and women's shoes, loafers, boots, sneakers, slippers, bags, wallets, and more.

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There are other Rothy's locations in the West Village and Nolita.

Rothy's is joining Tip Top Shoes, Harry's Shoes, West NYC, Fleet Fleet, and HOKA Store as other shoe stores on the Upper West Side.

Rothy's says that sustainability is at the heart of its mission, and multiple elements of its new Upper West Side store reflect that.

The new location uses 100 percent recycled paint, FSC certified wood, and reusable window display props.

You can find out more about Rothy's on its website.

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