What is the most popular shoe store in America?

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As of 1996 the largest, not necessarily "most popular, shoe retailer in the U.S. was Payless Shoes. The largest U.S. footwear retailer, Payless was spun off by May Department Stores in May 1996. Since then, its shares have risen steadily (from around $20 per share at issuance to about $45 currently). The chain operates 4,236 stores in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. About 748 locations are Payless Kids stores. The core stores average 3,400 sq. ft. and carry about 10,000 pairs of shoes in approximately 600 styles at an average price of just more than $11 a pair, according to Standard & Poor's. http://retailtrafficmag.com/mag/retail_casual_shoe_sales/ Feb 15 09, 7:26 PM