Exhibit 23.4

                          CONSENT OF NOMINEE FOR DIRECTOR

      The undersigned understands that Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (the
"Company") intends to elect or appoint the undersigned as a member of the
Company's board of directors.

      The undersigned hereby consents to be named as a director nominee in the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 and to serve as a director of the
Company if elected or appointed.



                                                /s/ ANDREW N. BAUR
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                                                Andrew N. Baur

                                                May 31, 2002