The Barn Family Shoe Store

Specialties

Welcome to The Barn Family Shoe Store, Southern New England’s favorite destination for top quality footwear for the entire family. Choose from hundreds of brands and styles to suit every occasion and every activity. Whether you are looking for women’s dress shoes or casual, shoes, men’s shoes, children’s shoes, work boots or snow boots, athletic footwear, slippers or sandals, you can find them at The Barn and The Kid’s Barn at prices that fit your budget. We are conveniently located in West Newton just minutes off the Mass Turnpike and I-​95. Come shop today and see why The Barn has been a family tradition for 60 years!

History

Established in 1948.

The Barn Family Shoe Store has been a family tradition since 1948. This family owned and operated business has been serving generations of families for more than 60 years continues to be an award-​winning shoe store throughout the Boston area. The Barn was founded by Russell Wennbergh, an entrepreneur, who had a vision of how selling shoes could evolve into a thriving business. He began selling sneakers from the trunk of his car at a discount, and then from rented warehouse bins. The business took off as families from the Newton area flocked to the store. When customer demand exceeded his supply, Russell took over the entire warehouse at 25 Kempton Place, off Washington Street in West Newton, thus creating one of Boston’s most recognized shoe stores. The Barn remains in this original location, still delivering an unmatched combination of top quality brands with a vast array of styles, backed by excellent service and competitive pricing.

Meet the Business Owner

Karen S.

Business Owner

The Barn Family Shoe Store has been a family tradition since 1948. The Barn was founded by Russell Wennbergh, an entrepreneur, who started selling sneakers out of the trunk of his car to warehouse to retail store, thus creating one of Greater Boston’s most recognized shoe stores. The Barn remains in its original location, still delivering an unmatched combination of top quality brands with a vast array of styles, backed by excellent service and competitive pricing. After Russell’s death in 1964, and his wife Lillian’s astute leadership, the business was transferred over to their daughter, Karen Stives. Karen was an Olympic Equestrian Champion at the 1984 Olympic Games, and after her retirement from competition, she parlayed her world-​class rider skills to an equally successful business owner. Karen expanded The Barn to include The Kids Barn. The store continues to win numerous awards since its founding featuring extraordinary selection, quality, and service for all generations.