Humphries Shoes is a traditional family business established in 1862 by Walter Humphries and run today by the fourth and fifth generations of the family. Walter began the business by handcrafting individually measured boots which were fitted for each of his customers. He was able to make three pairs of boots every two days.

Over the years the small business became a first-class shoe store, stocking a wide range of styles from all the top British manufacturers together with some overseas brands. The emphasis has always been on fitting, quality and value for money and it was one of the very first shoe stores to offer fitted shoes for children. Humphries Shoes has been in Alcester for over 10 years on the High Street. The listed building suits the friendly atmosphere of a family business while still boasting a wide range of styles. Ranges for men include: Clarks, Rieker, Padders, Loake, Grenson, Barker, Anatomic Gel, Ecco, Merrell and Timberland. Ranges for women include: Lotus, Rieker, Hotter, Clarks, Gabor, Van Dal, Tamaris, Caprice, Rohde, Ecco, Josef Seibel, Riva, Padders and Equity.

The shop also offers a professional fitting service for children's shoes on an extensive range from Clarks, Geox, Timberland and Lelli Kelly. Shop hours are 9 to 5.30 Monday to Saturday.