Burkhartzmeyers Is More Than A Shoe Store
Feet are Burkhartzmeyers Specialty
I’m very honored to have Burkhartzmeyer Shoes sponsor my posts
I’ll do my best to make them respectful and not roasts
For you see it was Al Burkhartzmeyer, who many years ago
Made me feel welcome shortly after arriving in Faribault
I was simply walking down Central Avenue one summer day
When Al walked up to me and with that smile of his did say
I enjoy listening to your news in the morning keep up the good job
That was in 1987 and I’ve never forgotten, see it didn’t take a mob
Just one person’s kindness is remembered all these years later
A simple smile and simple sentence, not an ego inflater
I don’t know how many pairs of shoes I’ve purchased from their store
I know Lord willing, I’ll purchase many more
Not just because of Al’s kindness, but because they know how to treat people
When you enter Burkhartzmeyers you are the Altar in the Steeple
By that I mean you get all their attention and they genuinely care
You aren’t just a sale to them you are a friend, a breath of fresh air
It is my belief that is the key to the success of Burkhartmeyers Shoes
The fitting chairs in their store are their pews
It wasn’t too long ago I stopped by and count it as good luck
In the store, was Mr. foot, Buck
He gave me something to relieve pain I was feeling on my little toe
We had a nice chat about feet before I did go
He’s right these are the only feet God gave me
Just think of the pounding they take, it’s crazy
I can’t even fathom the number of steps I’ve taken since learning how to walk
Burkhartzmeyers isn’t just a shoe store, they’ll work closely with your foot doc
I’ll never forget the time Jim Klobuchar was a guest on an AM Minnesota show
He was talking about his latest book and he said, Gordy, did you know
I talk about Burkhartzmeyers Shoes because I’m sad to see
More and more of these locally owned stores are ceasing to be
Burkhartzmeyer Shoes got it’s start as a repair shop in the late 1930’s
Ferdie and Martha started that up and not with a lot of ease
Remember the late 30’s was the tail end of the Great Depression
Eventually their attention to detail would become an obsession
Sons Alvin, Walter and Donald would join after serving in World War Two
And expand into a full-line shoe store, they were quite a crew
The first thirty years they had a couple of different locations downtown
Before in 1969 moving to their present location and becoming renowned
Professional athletes and politicians alike have stepped inside their doors
Just like you and me they are treated with kindness and respect, the motto to their core
The golden rule, treat others as you would like to be treated
Embrace that and more often then not you will be undefeated
Recently they celebrated 65 years of service to millions of feet
Yes in business long before there was such a thing as a tweet
Believe me, the service at Burkhartzmeyers can’t be beat
So stop by and take a seat, it’ll be a favor for your feet