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Shoe shopping in Buenos Aires

  1. A

    Perugia Bottier

    In business for 50 years, this is one of Buenos Aires’ finest women’s shoe stores. The European-inspired designs are made from both Argentine and Italian leathers, and change seasonally. Shoes are handmade and take 10 days to finish; it costs about AR$650 a pair. An annex with different designs is two doors away.

    reviewed

  2. Guido Mocasines

    Men have been coming to Guido’s for over 50 years, buying some of the highest-quality hand-made shoes in the country. Styles are a bit conservative, but they’ll make your feet the best-dressed at the office. There are a few women’s shoes, as well as some bags and belts.

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  3. Guido Mocasines

    Men have been coming to Guido’s for over 50 years, buying some of the highest-quality hand-made shoes in the country. Styles are a bit conservative, but they’ll make your feet the best-dressed at the office. There are a few women’s shoes, as well as some bags and belts. Another branch lies nearby.

    reviewed

  4. B

    Darcos Tango

    The tango shoes at Darcos aren’t called ‘magic shoes’ for nothing – professional dancers swear by them. This charming little store is located near tango salon Confitería Ideal, convenient if you’re looking to trade in your flip-flops for something more glamorous before you hit the dance floor.

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  5. C

    Mishka

    Well-regarded designer Chelo Cantón was an architect in a previous incarnation, but now creates glittery, low-heeled shoes with a retro-hip, feminine and slightly conservative vibe. There are purses and bags also and another branch in Paseo Alcorta shopping mall.

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  6. D

    Josefina Ferroni

    Argentina’s answer to Jimmy Choo. The old-school glamour and coquettish colors of these gorgeously crafted boots, platform heels and open-toed flats have earned Josefina Ferroni countless porteña fans and growing international exposure.

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  7. E

    Corre Lola

    This whimsical footwear line features ballerina flats in every color of the rainbow, knee-high boots in patent leather, cork wedge platforms with oversized flower appliqués and leather sandals in candy shades of jade and magenta.

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  8. F

    De Maria

    Ballet flats, heels and knee-high boots are all handmade and crafted in bright colors, while the designs hint at footwear for wealthy gypsies. Handbags and jackets take a backseat to the shoes, but, boy, they are slick too.

    reviewed

  9. G

    28 Sport

    These funky, two-tone sneakers and boots are affordable and beautifully made with high-quality Argentine leather. The retro shop channels 1950s Americana.

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