Embarrassing Shoes, a small independent bookstore in San Antonio, is closing down due to slow business. The bookstore will permanently close its doors in late January 2026. As a going-away present, it is offering great deals and deep discounts on purchases until the closure.
Embarrassing Shoes Says Goodbye
Founded by Emiko Badillo and Chad Miller, Embarrassing Shoes is a creative bookstore that focuses on art, community, and supporting local talents. Through an Instagram post, the bookstore announced the sudden closure of the store.
“We are closing in late January 2026,” said the team. The bookstore cited bad business ideas as the reason, “it just didn’t work out.”
“We are gonna be slowly going out of business and trying to clear out inventory in the least painful way possible. Any pity purchases you can throw our way would be most appreciated,” added the bookstore.
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Only after one year of operations, the bookstore is shutting down. The news of the closure saddened several of Embarrassing Shoes’ fans and customers. One of the fans wrote, “SA was lucky to have you while we did. Your store made me feel like I was in a big city. Thanks for all that you did to bring the community together and inspire us. You’ll be missed.”
Bookstore Announces Storewide Discounts Before Shutting Down
Embarrassing Shoes shared a great gratitude and appreciation to the community for its support and is offering deep discounts on all books.
The bookstore mentioned, “ Now through the end of the year, all books will be 20% off. Deeper discounts to follow. If you are interested in any of our shelving/fixtures/POS, holler.” It also gave a coupon ‘RIP20’ to shop online.
Due to financial constraints and slow business growth, Embarrassing Shoes has closed its shop. The closure of small, independent stores like has a significant impact on local communities.
