Roderer Shoe Center: 120 years of fitting Dayton.
Join our 10-day anniversary celebration, October 9–18. Giveaways, brand days and free fittings.
See our history“The shoe is only as good as the fit.”
You can buy shoes anywhere. With us, you get expertise, experience and genuine care. Our pedorthically trained staff make sure every pair fits, whether your feet are narrow, wide or anywhere in between.
Styles change. The fit doesn't.
A family, a craft and a community, one step at a time. Tap any year to read its story.
120 Years & Counting
A century and then some of putting the right shoe on the right foot. Here's to the next 120 years!
Five generations. One belief.
Read the full 120-year timeline
- 1906: George Roderer Opens His Doors. A German immigrant and trained shoemaker turns his craft into a Dayton business, selling his first pairs from the family home on Xenia Avenue.
- 1910s: A Neighborhood Institution. Word spreads that George knows feet better than anyone in Dayton. The young business rides out the Great Dayton Flood of 1913.
- 1930s: Keeping Dayton on Its Feet. Mass-produced shoes flood the market in the twenties. Through the Depression that follows, Roderer doubles down on expertise, quality and care.
- 1940s: The War Years. Leather rationing tests the store, and the next generation starts learning the craft.
- 1950s: Postwar Prosperity & Kettering. Dayton booms. Families move to the suburbs, and Roderer follows.
- 1970s: The Running Revolution. America discovers jogging, and Roderer discovers athletic footwear fitting.
- 1990s: Pedorthic Expertise. Roderer becomes the region's go-to store for adaptive and therapeutic footwear.
- 2010s: Chris & Emily Carry It Forward. The fifth generation takes the lead with the same values and new energy, and a full online store brings Roderer's expertise to eCommerce.
- 2022: A Fresh Look on Stroop Road. The Stroop Road store is remodeled. Same family and the same sit-and-fit service, in a new space.
- 2026: 120 Years & Counting. A century and then some of putting the right shoe on the right foot. Here's to the next 120 years!
A century of family, craft and community.
Our story begins with George Roderer Sr., who immigrated from Germany and turned his shoemaking skills into a thriving Dayton business. Over five generations, the Roderer family has kept that passion for shoes alive, combining craftsmanship with the personal touch that keeps customers coming back.
- George Roderer Sr. founds the business in 1906.
- The second generation grows the family business.
- The third generation keeps it growing.
- Marty Roderer carries the family name forward.
- Chris and Emily Roderer lead Roderer Shoe Center today.
The original G. Roderer storefront, early 1900s.
Inside the store before the 2022 remodel.
Our sales floor today, 316 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering.
Win a $120 gift card.
Ten days, ten winners. Enter in store each day, October 9 through 18, and we'll draw one $120 Roderer gift card winner every day. No purchase necessary. Official rules are available at the store.
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Questions about our 120 years.
When was Roderer Shoe Center founded?
Roderer Shoe Center was founded in 1906 by George Roderer Sr., a German immigrant and trained shoemaker who started selling shoes from the family home on Xenia Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. 2026 marks 120 years in business.
Is Roderer Shoe Center still family-owned?
Yes. Roderer has been owned and run by the Roderer family for five generations. Today the store is led by fifth-generation owners Chris and Emily Roderer.
When is the 120th anniversary celebration?
The celebration runs for 10 days, October 9 through 18, 2026, at our store at 316 E. Stroop Rd. in Kettering, Ohio, with giveaways, brand days and free fittings.
What makes a fitting at Roderer different?
Our pedorthically trained staff measure your feet and fit every pair by hand, whether your feet are narrow, wide or anywhere in between. We are the Dayton area's go-to store for therapeutic, adaptive and athletic footwear.
Where is Roderer Shoe Center located?
Roderer Shoe Center has one location: 316 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering (Dayton), OH 45429. We're open Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 12 to 5pm. Call 937-298-1801.
Is Roderer Shoe Center the same as Roderer Shoes?
No. Roderer Shoe Center and Roderer Shoes are separate businesses. Both are run by members of the Roderer family, but they are owned and operated independently. Roderer Shoe Center is located only at 316 E. Stroop Rd. in Kettering, and our website is roderershoecenter.com.
Visit us in Kettering.
Address
316 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering (Dayton), OH 45429
Hours
Mon to Sat, 10am to 7pm
Sun, 12 to 5pm
Special celebration hours to be announced.
Contact
937-298-1801
Toll free 866-476-0874
cs@roderershoecenter.com
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Five generations. One belief.
“The shoe is only as good as the fit.”