Soul of Soles

Jun 08, 2018

One of the best (if not THE best) part of owning a small business is the people that I get to meet.  The occasional celebratory sightings are exciting.  We've sold shoes to actors and musicians and authors and politicians. But these events are just the icing.  It is the women and men that are not living their lives out on stage, but who nevertheless are leading extraordinary lives, who take the cake.  Shoe shopping is an intimate experience and sometimes I make a connection with someone that I

Brannock Device: Made to Measure Comfort

Jun 05, 2018

The human foot is a strong and complex mechanical structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints (20 of which are actively articulated), and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments.  Feet come in many shapes and sizes, and no person has two feet the exact same size.  Finding a comfortable shoe for YOU is more complex than reading other people's opinions and experiences.  You'll want to be properly measured and fitted in a few styles every time you shoe shop.  While there is no substitute

Out damned spot out I say

May 22, 2018

A customer called the other store wondering how to remove paint from her new shoes.  Murphy's Law says that stains are attracted to new shoes like, well, new-anything and stains.  We are still waiting to hear if she got the paint off, but in the meanwhile it did inspire us to share some of our tried-and-true cleaning tricks and tips.  Smooth Leather: Clean off debris by wiping a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar over the stains. Once your shoes are dry, rub them with a soft cloth.