From a manager - Manager Foot Locker Employee Review

3.0
Mar 7, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well established retailer. Can be fun, upper management is personable and not too uptight.

Cons

Customers can have unrealistic expectations, as much of the sneaker industry can be sketchy with resellers, people bringing back worn merchandise , etc... Many 50 plus hour workweeks on salary. Part timers are hard to retain due to low entry level wages and limited opportunities for promotions. Never any type of set schedule and expectations from upper management will never, ever be met.

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5.0
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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
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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