Footwear ecommerce website and SEO — filter and pricing
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Online store in Serbia: from product to first order
The challenge: a buyer with a specific model in mind
VELOCITY is an online sports footwear store with a wide range of brands and models. Delivery speed and packaging quality weren't the problem — buyers who order once come back. The problem was the moment the model isn't available: a sports footwear buyer usually knows exactly what they want — a specific model, size and maximum price. The problem arises when the site doesn't allow fast filtering or when the chosen model isn't available in their size.
At that moment most competitors lose the buyer — they close the tab and check another store. A site that offers a similar model in the same range keeps the buyer and closes the order.
What we did
We built the site around two rules — the buyer has to find their model in three clicks, and if the model isn't available, they have to see an alternative before closing the tab. Everything else follows that logic.
Catalog with advanced filters
The filter system allows combining size, color, brand, category (running, basketball, casual, football) and price range in real time. Results update instantly without page refresh. A buyer searching for "blue Nike running shoes size 43 up to 12,000 dinars" sees only the models matching all criteria in four clicks.
Clear product cards with available sizes
Every card shows a photo, name, price and a badge marking available sizes. The buyer instantly sees whether the model is available in their size — without opening a detailed page just to learn it isn't.
Similar-model recommendation system
When the buyer opens a model that isn't in stock in their size, the system immediately shows three to five similar models in the same category and price range. This is the key difference — instead of leaving, the buyer has a reason to stay and buy an alternative.
Hover zoom on products
When the cursor hovers over a product photo, the image enlarges and reveals details — stitching, material, sole. A buyer wanting a closer look doesn't have to open a gallery or click the photo. Fewer clicks, more conversion.
Cart and checkout in a few steps
The checkout flow is reduced to three steps — cart, shipping, payment. No mandatory account creation. Every unnecessary step near the end of the purchase increases abandonment — the site minimizes that.
The result
A fast and modern design, tailored to buyers who pick shoes during a lunch break or on public transport. Animated product cards draw attention to the new collection, hover zoom and micro-interactions give a sense of responsiveness. Loading under 1.5 seconds, SEO optimized for model and brand searches.
See the full VELOCITY case study with catalog details and site screenshots.
Why it works
An online footwear store is a niche where retaining the buyer when the model is out of stock decides the order. A buyer who opened a specific model is already in the buying process — if the site offers a similar alternative, they stay. If it just informs them the model isn't available, they leave. The recommendation system converts a "lost sale" into a "second choice" — and raises overall conversion.
For a broader view on how we think about online stores, see our pillar guide for e-commerce.
Frequently asked questions
What did the VELOCITY site cost?
VELOCITY was built in our E-COMMERCE package (from €2,200) with catalog, filters, recommendation system and payment. For the specific cost of your store, send us a message.
Can the recommendation system be configured without you?
Yes. The admin panel lets you define the recommendation logic — by category, brand, price range or a combination. Recommendations update automatically as the catalog changes.
How long does an online footwear store take?
Depends on product count, filter complexity and integrations. You receive the exact timeline right after the first consultation once we define the scope.
Do you run a footwear brand or sports store?
Reach out via WhatsApp — we'll review your current state and suggest concrete changes. Free consultation, no obligation.
Or see what our web store service includes and how SEO optimization brings buyers by model.
Also see NOVA Urban Fashion — another e-commerce project with advanced filters and micro-interactions.
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