I always find this kind of shoe shopping immensely appealing. All these shoes standing sentinel while the Cinderella process unfolds. Who will be the right fit? Will any box topple from its high perch and break rank?
They patiently wait their turn to walk out the door with a new owner, rather than languish unseen in a back room. Their steady ‘presence’ makes shopping an immersive experience, rather than a clinical one. These old-style shoe shops, which abound in the suburbs, make you want to linger. They quietly demand your attention and your time. It’s just like being in a lolly shop – without the calories.
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