Put the flip-flops away, it’s time for closed-toe shoes, people. And what’s better than lacing up a brand new pair of kicks, right? Here are some of our favorite shops to hit up when we’re feeling footloose and fancy feet, and as spotted on a sign in one store, keep this in mind: Life is short. Buy the shoes.
Best boutique shoe stores in Vancouver
By District Local | Vancouver
Because there's always room for another pair.
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LIVESTOCK | DEADSTOCK.CA
By District Local | Vancouver
For sneakerheads in town. Watch out for launch day kicks.
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Gravity Pope
By District Local | Vancouver
Men's & women's footwear -comme des garcons, acne, paul smith, rag & bone, repetto, chie mihara, trippen, fiorentini + baker, moma, cydwoq, camper, fluevog, keen, frye, clarks, toms and vans.
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Eugene Choo Annex
By District Local | Vancouver
The footwear offshoot of EC carries labels such as A Détacher, The Office of Angela Scott, La Botte Gardiane, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, n.d.c., A.P.C., Florshiem, New Balance, Converse.
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Umeboshi
By District Local | Vancouver
A small boutique specializing in exquisite handcraft footwear for him & her.
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RowanSky
By District Local | Vancouver
A focus on trendy comfortable styles, perfect for pounding the cobble-stoned streets of its Gastown locale.
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John Fluevog
By District Local | Vancouver
Leave it to John Fluevog to bring you funky shoes with style.