It wears on you after a while - Store Manager Foot Locker Employee Review

3.0
29 May 2012
Recommend
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Pros

The flexible schedule under normal circumstances is nice. You learn discipline and patience working here. Fringe benefits (discounts, first dibs on shoes, the friendly customers)

Cons

The low pay, the inability of upper level management to relate to the store level needs, the required holidays worked. I also work in a Lady Footlocker, and while the company as a whole is making money, LFL is losing money. I would advise anybody to STAY AWAY from working in one.

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Pros

Great place to work with the best management could ask for.

Cons

Hours slow during non peak season

3.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working here puts you right at the center of sneaker, fashion, and youth culture. You get exposure to massive global vendor partnerships (Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Puma) and high-scale enterprise operations that look great on a resume. Solid corporate benefits package including a competitive 401(k) match, health/wellness accounts, and performance-based bonuses or RSUs at leadership levels. Excellent product perks, including an employee discount across all banners (Foot Locker, Champs, Kids Foot Locker). The corporate dress code is casual and sneaker-friendly. Internal Mobility: Because of the massive global corporate footprint, there are clear paths to transition across different departments (Marketing, Supply Chain, Tech, Finance, Merchandising) along with tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Cons

In efforts to streamline costs, optimize the store fleet, and fund digital growth, the company has historically undergone structural realignments, corporate relocations, or localized layoffs, which can impact team morale and workload distribution.

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