Fabco Shoes is a beloved New York City family footwear institution, founded in 1953 by Abe Weinman and Fred Lustbader with a vision for self-service shoe shopping at affordable prices. Starting with a single Brooklyn store, the chain has grown to 54 locations across all five boroughs and is now operated by the founders' children.
Fabco carries an impressive selection of children's footwear organized by age group — toddlers (sizes 5–10) and kids (sizes 11–6) — including school shoes, sneakers, sandals, rain and cold weather boots, slip-ons, slippers, and novelty character shoes featuring Disney, Sesame Street, and more. Beyond shoes, stores stock backpacks, socks, toys, costumes, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, and legwear, making it a one-stop shop for family fashion needs.
Most locations are conveniently situated near major streets and subway stations. Reviewers praise the patient and helpful staff, particularly when shopping with young children, and consistently highlight the very fair pricing as a major draw for NYC families on a budget.