The John Fluevog store on Newbury Street has shoes you know you won't see on anyone else at the party. The colors are fabulous, many of the heels for women are walkable, and all shoes are handmade and leather inside as well as out. Even if you're not in the market for a $250 pair of boots, check the "last pair" rack at the back. I've gotten fabulous shoes there for more than half off. Fluevog has the distinction of making equally funky shoes for men, so bring a friend and have some fun trying things on. The staff knows their wares well and the vagaries of each style, and they'll stretch or pad them right on the premises. They also deal with their own cobbler who can resole your 'vogs whether you bought them last year or ten years ago. You're not just paying for the shoes here, but for the service. Top notch.
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