As promised yesterday, here are some of my fav online places to find the great shoes and boots of the season. Some are Canadian, others are located elsewhere in the world.
Before you begin clicking and shopping, there are a few things to remember about buying online.
1) Always ask questions before you commit to purchase - sometimes it is too late afterwards.
2) Use sizing charts and if in doubt ask seller for insole measurements or compare measurements with existing shoes you have and like the fit of.
3) If in doubt about the size, cheat - find the shoe style in a store and try it on. 9 times out of 10 you will be able to get a better price shopping online - so check out both options.
4) Check the cost of shipping. Sometimes you will find a very low price on a pair of shoes/boots only to find out the shipping is through the roof.
5) Boots almost always fit true to size, though check the circumference of the calf. Different styles of shoes fit differently.
6) If you are buying pointy toe varieties, many retailers suggest buying a 1/2 size up - your choice.
Here are some links to check out -
for Authentic Italian designer shoes and boots give these guys a look - they are located online and in Toronto, Ontario
for a bit of everything, try The Valley Girls Shoe Closet - they have a very large online selection and some very decent pricing
yet another site, with a bit of everything, Foot Fashion Frenzy has an online store and ship out of Toronto, Ontario - there shipping costs are very good as well.
Oh and a tidbit for Canadian Readers - if you have the time and energy - check out Winners Stores. Their shoe orders appear out of nowhere though, so you have to be committed to checking often. Don't wait for the hot styles to go on sale either - they sell out quickly. The nice thing about Winners is that if you find a better deal elsewhere they will give a full refund (with receipt and tags) within 10 days - no questions asked.
Also, with Winners, if you find a flaw in the article you want no matter how small, ask for a discount - they will almost always give one to you. Find a store near you and pre-shop online at www.winners.ca
For US readers, Winners is a TJX Company - aka TJ Max.
Feel free to share your shoe/boot shopping leads and tips - post your comments today!
Good luck and good shopping.
