2037 W. Roscoe, (773)281-2210, apiedshoeboutique.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Taryn by Taryn Rose, Frye, Jeffrey Campbell, Corso Como; bags by Joelle Nadine. Owner: Trudy Robinson Foley, owner of maternity boutique Kickin’, opened her shoe shop last spring because it was the only wardrobe essential her neighbors couldn’t find in Roscoe Village. Vibe: Mellow, bright, spacious and cozy. Antique Persian rugs and old trunks add vintage flavor to the exposed brick and hardwood floors, while a fireplace and the sonic sounds of Norah Jones keep it comfy. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: A style-obsessed city gal who leaves the house at 7am and doesn’t return until 10pm. The shoes are chicly European in their aesthetic yet practical in their form, so you won’t be nursing blisters after your eight-block walk to the El. Shopper’s Perks: Originality all the way. Robinson Foley works with many smaller lines to carry exclusive colors or designs of certain shoes, and a few of the shop’s offerings are made exclusively for A Pied.

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UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

1237 S. Michigan, (312)834-0909, houseofsole.net (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Shoes by Chie Mihara, Corso Como, CYDWOQ, Camper, Fornarina and Sam Edelman; handbags by Jack Blue and Cate Adair; candles by Seda France. Owner: Tiffany Bullock ditched a fifteen-year career in finance to open a shop devoted to her true passion. Vibe: Uncluttered, organized and full of joy. Bullock’s enthusiasm and knowledge make this a fun, easy shopping experience. Price Range: Inexpensive-Expensive. The Look: Shoes from this collection are for the gal who wants to rock the current trends, but isn’t willing to sacrifice comfort. Luckily, the naked eye can’t see bonuses like the extra padding near the toe of a Corso Como heel. Shopper’s Perks: Bullock makes a point to stock shoes that will flatter all types of feet, so both wide-soled and narrow-footed shoe lovers can find something that looks and feels great.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

House of Sole

As of October 2008, ps: accessories has moved out of Chicago to 7 S. Prospect, Park Ridge Illinois, 60068. (847)685-2771.

1127 N. State, (312)932-0077
Goods: Clothing, shoes and accessories for women. Designers: Vintage-inspired jewelry by Eda and Betty, precious stone necklaces by To Be A Diva, platform shoes by Steven, leather bags by Solas and shoes by Carlos Santana, oh…DEER!, Farylrobin and Corso Como. Owner: Shelly Meekma, a former jewelry buyer. Vibe: There’s not a drop of Gold Coast `tude in this dream accessories closet. Shoeboxes are stacked for DIY service (though the staff is on hand to help), leopard couches create cozy places to perch and magazine clippings on the wall inform on the latest accessory trends (and this month’s horoscope!). Price Range: Moderate. The Look: From pink python ankle boots to bohemian-luxe slouchy leather bags; from pink-and-green ribbon belts to downtown-flavored newsboy caps, this shop feeds every stripe of accessory craving. Shopper’s Perks: Frequent on-site jewelry trunk shows.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2008

UPDATE: City Soles is closing its Southport location on February 15, 2010.

2001 W. North, (773)489-2001 (City Soles), 1566 N. Damen, (773)489-2001 (Niche), 3432 N. Southport, (773)665-4233, citysoles.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Shoes and accessories for men and women. Designers: Shoes by Camper, Chie Mihara, Tsubo, Pour la Victoire, Coclico, Corso Como, Farylrobin, CYDWOQ, Cynthia Vincent and Pajar; handmade bags by (h(om)e). Owner: Scott Starbuck, who’s been working with shoes since he was in high school, opened City Soles in 1991. Vibe: Funky window displays feature everything from old street signs to stained-glass flowers. Inside, oriental rugs, cowhide chairs and leather sofas create a downtown-living-room feel. Price Range: Moderate to expensive on the City Soles side; expensive to luxury in Niche. The Look: This shopper has a shoe fetish and a city life. He/she wants to run to catch the El without spraining an ankle; but slipping on an old pair of Reeboks (and wearing ‘em with dress pants) is out of the question. Shopper’s Perks: Buy ten pairs of shoes and get $100 off an eleventh pair.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

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