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One of the best all-purpose shoe stores in town, Market Street stocks so many styles and brands that you're sure to find something up your alley. Shoes for men, women, and children prioritize comfort, so you'll see sensible picks from Dansko, Hoka, and Blundstone, but there are plenty of fun options by Eric Michael, Pendleton, and Bueno, as well.
It's safe to assume that Nike's flagship Portland store, just a short drive from the company's mammoth HQ campus in Beaverton, has the latest and greatest in swoosh-adorned products. The high-tech setting has athlete profiles, photos, and interactive displays.
This is the place in San Francisco to find gorgeous handcrafted Italian leather shoes. From knee-high boots to contoured heel pumps, Paolo Iantorno's selection will make your heart miss a beat.
The shoe shop carries its own house brand of Valentina and Amalfi Rangoni footwear, as well as handbags.
Stocking cool but comfortable women's and men's shoes from Karhu, Clae, Miz Mooz, and the like, this hip space offers a small selection of crazy fashionable boots, shoes, sneaks, and high heels. In keeping with the "little bit of everything" trend popular with Seattle boutiques, re-souL also sells great jewelry pieces, accessories, and some clothes. Everything is a bit pricey, but not excessively so, and the service earns the price tag.
Filled with art, plants, and decorative pieces picked up around the world, this airy boutique on the fourth floor of a low-rise building specializes in one thing: handmade leather shoes based on a traditional Turkish style. Updated for modern sensibilities and made by Turkish artisans using centuries-old shoemaking methods, Sabahs are renowned for their soft, supple leather and suede, and come in a wide range of colors and a few fun prints. They're famously comfortable and known to last for years. Colors change seasonally, and children's sizes are available, too.
Santa Barbara–based SeaVees makes and sells casual, comfortable, '60s-style California sneakers that have a classy, dressed-up flair.
Not much in Cow Hollow's retail scene has been around since the 1970s except this venerable luxury shoe store. Fine Italian leather shoes for men and women are the specialty, from sleek pumps to sharp flats, along with trendy, upscale sneakers and sandals. Designer sunglasses and handbags are also sold, so shoppers can look suave from head to toe.
While strolling along Park Avenue, your feet might tell you that you need a new pair of shoes from this cozy shoe-only shop, which carries reliable designer brands including Mephisto, Naot, Vionic, and Birkenstock.
The broad range of (mostly women's) shoe styles, from pumps to tall boots to strappy sandals, is enhanced by an even wider range of sizes and widths. Bridal shoes are hugely popular, even if pricey. The label also produces a line of chic handbags.
Find high-end men's shoes for the well-dressed man in this boutique with a carefully curated selection.
Step inside this quaint little shop, filled floor-to-ceiling with vintage boots and Western accessories, and you'll come face-to-face with the Boot Whisperer, who has made a name for herself by not only guessing your boot size at first glance, but also finding you a pair you're sure to love.
