ABQ: Former Hale Shoes

ALBUQUERQUE

Former Hale Shoes

In the 1930s Hale Shoes opened at 109 5th Street SW, between Central Avenue and Gold, remaining in the same location for over 80 years. According to the Alibi, the store only had three owners. All of them ran the store by the same motto: Don't try to stock what people think they want. Give them what they need.

The Hale Shoes sign, and some other mementos from the store, was donated to the Albuquerque Museum after the store closed.