Family Owned and Operated since 1936!

FOUNDER – AARON BRILL
Brill’s Shoes was founded by Aaron Brill in 1936. The store moved from Colton to San Bernardino in 1964 and has been in two different locations on Highland Avenue since then.

Brill’s Shoes has been a family shoe store with emphasis on children and comfort shoes since 1970.

BARRY SILVER
Mr. Brill retired in 1980 and his son-in-law Barry Silver “took over the reigns” until 2022 when Barry retired.

Barry handed over the reigns to his long time manager, Tanya Gardner.

TANYA GARDNER – NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE
Tanya and her three daughters continue the tradition of a family run shoe store offering th
e highest personal and professional attention to fit and service. The store has also acquired quite a reputation for featuring hard-to-fit sizes and widths.

Brill’s Shoes is truly a comfort store that you will be most comfortable to be in.

Brill's Shoes History in San Bernardino

Shelly Brill Silver shares her memories of her family’s start in San Bernardino and their continued family shoe business.