I've written before about a marvellous shoe shop we have here in Edinburgh, and as I was there today (and made another purchase) I thought I'd mention it again.
Helen Bateman's shoes are very wearable and they are unique - Helen designs them herself. Do follow that link - and this one - to learn about the process and see the storyboards and swatches.
If you can't visit the shop in person you can buy online, and that's an important part of the business as I learned today when I saw the postman collecting two large sacks full of shoes - parcels being sent all over the world. The assistant (who couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful) told me that they get a lot of information from customers when orders are placed to ensure that the fit will be right, and if you are a repeat customer, as many are, records showing which shoes you've bought in the past help staff advise on the correct size for any future purchases.
Looking ahead, I understand the A/W13 collection will be available in August, and Helen is currently working on designs for S/S 14. I'll be looking out for them.
Oh, Cornflower .. . I was in Edinburgh today and must have passed ever so near in a taxi! Didn't really have time for shopping - but I'll know next time.
Posted by: Mary | 21 June 2013 at 11:15 PM
Oh, wow! Can't wait till my next trip to Edinburgh. Thanks for this!
Posted by: Freda | 22 June 2013 at 09:42 AM
Oh, what a pity, Mary - you could have joined us for ice cream at Affogato http://www.affogatogelato.co.uk/ (we went there after shoe shopping)!
Posted by: Cornflower | 22 June 2013 at 10:06 AM
What did you buy?!
Posted by: Dark Puss | 22 June 2013 at 10:49 AM
That sounds even more tempting. It was such a flying visit, and by the time I was free it was almost time to head for the airport. I was regretting not having booked into a B&B and staying for the weekend, especially as it was such a lovely evening.
Posted by: Mary | 22 June 2013 at 02:50 PM
Another big fan of HB's shoe designs here. I have a pair of wickedly high heels by her that are the only really comfortable pair of high heels I've ever worn! Think we should be getting commissions for all this. ;)
Posted by: Dancing Beastie | 23 June 2013 at 11:32 PM
Gutted the A/W13 collection won't be available when I visit in July!
Posted by: Lindsay | 24 June 2013 at 01:44 PM
She's great, isn't she?
I wore my new shoes (not too high, but high enough for someone who usually wears flats) for the first time the other day for 12 hours at a stretch and they were very comfortable indeed.
Posted by: Cornflower | 08 July 2013 at 08:20 PM
I'm sure you are!
Posted by: Cornflower | 08 July 2013 at 08:21 PM
A little something in black suede.
Posted by: Cornflower | 08 July 2013 at 08:22 PM
Yes, you must go!
Posted by: Cornflower | 09 July 2013 at 09:28 AM