Shoe shopping in Chicago
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John Fluevog Shoes
Bold and colorful shoes by the eccentric designer are the order of the day at this close-out haven. They come as tough-girl chunky or sex-kitten pointy as you like, and there are equally hip selections for men.
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Akira Footwear
This Loop outpost of the trendy local chain offers fun kicks in the most recent styles. Fancy Chuck Taylors, cute silver sandals, colorful rain boots – whatever the look du jour is, you’ll probably find it on the racks. There’s lots of seating to try on your selections, and most items are moderately priced. A couple of Akira clothing shops are in Wicker Park.
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Alamo Shoes
This throwback to the 1960s focuses on hip, comfortable shoes for men, women and children. Brands include Dansko, Ecco, Naot, Birkenstock, Keen and Dr Martens, all at good prices. The enthusiastic staffers hop off to the back room and emerge with stacks of boxes until you either find what you want or are entirely walled in by the possibilities.
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Alternatives
The kinds of shoes that delight the eye and appall the feet are the specialty at this store, located in the 900 N Michigan mall. Featuring one of the most cutting-edge collections in town, its prices will gladden the hearts of budding Imelda Marcoses everywhere. Another outlet is slated to open in Block 37 in the Loop.
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Jimmy Choo
The prices are almost as high as the stiletto heels at Jimmy Choo, revered foot stylist to the rich and famous. Oh, go ahead – be like J Lo and Beyoncé. All it takes is a toss of the head, the willingness to drop $800 on a pair of kicks and the attitude that footwear doesn’t make the outfit, it is the outfit.
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Lori’s, the Sole of Chicago
Lori’s caters to shoe junkies, who tear through boxes and tissue paper to get at Franco Sarto, Apepazza and other European brands. The general frenzy morphs into a true gorge-fest during season-ending sales in July/August and January/February; lines can form out the door during these sales.
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Europa Style Shoes
More than 800 styles of footwear travel across the pond from Italy, Spain and Russia searching for feet that appreciate great Euro-brand style for prices hovering between $60 and $120. About three-quarters of the stock is for women, from leopard-print girly kicks to waffle-stomping boots.
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City Sole/Niche
One of the hippest men’s and women’s shoe stores in Chicago is divided into two sections. Niche is where high-priced designs dwell, and City Sole is its more down-to-earth cousin. Together they service the neighborhood: punks, young housewives and old Polish women alike.
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PS: Accessories
As the name implies, this shop features shoes, jewelry, purses and belts. It’s more laid back than many Gold Coast shops, ie you grab your own shoes from the boxes stacked on the floor. The relaxed attitude shows up in the decent prices, too.
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House of Sole
It’s not big, but this chic boutique carries an excellent array of mostly European women’s brand shoes. The owner knows her straps, heels and trends, and the well-curated selection sends shoe divas swooning.
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