Strut in style at these chic shoe shops in Yorkville
Have you been dreaming of a designer pair of orange almond-toe shoes with silver stilettos? Or how about peacock-blue handmade brogues or black limited-edition runners with a yellow sole? Head to these footwear stores in Yorkville for styles both real and outrageous.
Leatherfoot
82 Avenue Rd, Toronto ON M5R 2H2“If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well,” is the motto at Leatherfoot, which has made waves with its approach to men’s quality footwear since it opened in 2013. Now there’s no need for you to travel to New York or London because Leatherfoot specializes in premium footwear, stocking brands such as John Lobb, Saint Crispin’s and Saphir. It also offers a tailor-made shoe service if you have specifics in mind that require a cobbler’s skill.
Holt Renfrew Bloor St
50 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M4W 1A1Manolo, Jimmy Choo, Gucci or Dior? This luxury brand store stocks ladies’ shoes by more than 40 top designers ranging from fun party pumps and hardy winter boots to classic professional wear and footwear made with exotic skins and furs. Men fare just as well, with a specialty collection of cap dress and professional shoes from the likes of Gucci, Paul Smith and Canali. Part of the experience when buying a good pair of shoes is excellent service, and you’ll find plenty of that here.
Specchio Shoes
1240 Bay St, Toronto ON M5R 2A7You’ll be strutting through Yorkville in style (albeit with a slightly lighter wallet) after a visit to this high-end shoe emporium. The clean and modern showroom displays sculptural footwear (some priced at more than $1,000) from top international designers like Balmain, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney, Rich Owens, Maison Martin Margiela and Marni. Visit during seasonal sales if you’re hoping to nab a pair of pricey pumps for less.
Ron White Shoes
117-55 Bloor St W, Toronto ON M4W 1A5Who’d ever think you’d feel comfortable in four-inch heels? Celebrity shoe designer Ron White did. He put a multi-faceted background in fashion and biomechanics to good use in creating the world’s first “All Day Heel.” You can go gaga in his Bloor West store over the smorgasbord of unique dress and professional shoes for men and women.
Cole Haan - Closed
101 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M5S 2Z7This upmarket U.S. retailer has a smattering of stores in Canada, with trendy Yorkville being one of its homes. Shoes for women run the delightful gamut of ballerina flats to stiletto heels, with a huge array of comfy, casual yet stylish footwear in between. The men’s selection is paradise for Oxford wearers, as they stock nearly every colour under the sun. Dressy and practical boots are also on the shelves. Some footwear is available in wider foot and calf sizes.
