Cilingiroglu Footwear has been in the footwear retail and wholesale industry for more than 75 years. As one of the oldest companies in its sector, Cilingiroglu has introduced a new concept in Turkish footwear retailing. Combining its experience with the well-known footwear chain of America and Europe, namely Shoe City, the company founded Shoe City Turkey. World's most famous brands have been gathered under one roof to make footwear shopping a pleasure for Shoe City customers.

Organizing itself around the know-how from the United Kingdom , the retailer opened its first Shoe City store in 1997 in Gaziemir in the city of Izmir. This was followed by the opening of Shoe City Denizli and Shoe City Express Karsiyaka. The company is working on the development of its franchising system to achieve further expansion throughout the country.

Shoe City aims to provide an excellent selection of brands to satisfy the footwear needs of all the members of a family for various occasions such as work, sports, school or special occasions. Gabor, Rohde, Clarks, Stonefly, Daniel Hechter, Lloyd, Tamaris, Camel Active, Hush Puppies, Dexter, Geox, Harley Davidson, Caterpillar, Puma, Converse, Samsonite, Valleverde and Lumberjack are some of the well known international brands offered to Shoe City customers. The company also carries a range of high quality local brands, thus appealing to customers from different income groups. The ultimate aim of fully satisfying the demands of customers is achieved by the constant updating of the collection in stores in light of the latest trends demonstrated in well-known domestic and foreign exhibitions. The corporate merchandise planning system is also a key factor in Shoe City's success in offering the best range to its customers.

Cilingiroglu has opened its first store in İstanbul, in May 2007 in Bagdat Caddesi. The store is a new format by the company, named Shoe City Comfort. World’s best known comfort brands provide an excellent selection for men and ladies who want comfort without giving up fashion.