The shoes make the woman, amirite? When you’re going to a soiree where you’ll be staying in your footwear, take advantage of the dry indoors and wear a truly beautiful pair of shoes. Whether you fancy flats or stilettos, these Edmonton shops will serve up shoes that are more like feet jewelry.
Whenever I need to buy shoes and going home empty-handed is not an option, I just triple my odds of finding the right party shoes by going to Browns Shoes at West Edmonton Mall. The store is huge, there are tons of brands that I like, such as Michael Kors and Marc by Marc Jacobs, and they actually sell shoes in large sizes. It’s easy to score a pair of glitzy, might only wear to one party, might wear to every party from here to eternity shoes here.
This cute basement boutique has shoes everywhere, ranging from sparkly, dressed-up (but still so comfy) Toms to Free People clogs. While you might have to dig a bit to find the best pair to match your new LBD (little black dress), it is worth the search. You’ll find cute shoes – and no one else at your best friend’s birthday party will be wearing the same pair, guaranteed.
An adorable boutique with a hint of girly charm and plenty of shoe worship, Coup carries the cutest party shoes. Black leather? Check! Leopard print? You bet. And pretty cut-out patterns? Come on down! While their shoes may stretch your budget a tad, you’ll definitely be the prettiest girl at the ball in a pair of Uki II heels from Senso. Or the Macey I’s. Or the Taj I’s. Basically, any Senso shoe from Coup will make you a fairy tale princess.
A shiny pair of Kenneth Cole reaction flats? Yes, please! Any of the sparkly little shoes in the front section of gravitypope will make you feel better than Cinderella in her glass slippers. And if you prefer to dance the night away in heels, any of the Michael Kors black patent heels you find here will do the trick. The store has a huge selection of shoes and the staff all genuinely love footwear, so they’re happy to help you find your version of the perfect glass slipper.
Once you locate this hard-to-find store the first time, you’re sure to find your way back. When you’re searching for the perfect pair of wedges, stilettos or flats for dancing all night, you’ll be happy to find so many unique brands here. The store carries names you’ve never heard of, like the adorable Fluevog brand of artistic shoes, and some you already love, like France Mode and Modern Vintage. Prepare to fight over the best pair of patent leather shoes on the shelf.