Shopping for the Shoes in España
By Manolo the ShoebloggerManolo says, one of the Manolo’s many internet friends has asked the Manolo the question.
Hi Manolo!I am traveling to Spain in a month and I long to purchase some fabulous footwear while I am there. I’m wondering if you have any designers to watch, locales I should be sure to visit, or tips on what to look for? Thanks for your worldly wisdom!
-Cortney
For the best shoe shopping in España, one must go to the old barrio of the Manolo, La Chueca, specifically to the Calle Augusto Figueroa street where there are many stores selling the many super fantastic shoes at the most bargain prices.
Trust the Manolo, the visit to the shoe stores on the Calle Augusto Figueroa it will save the dedicated shopper many dozens of the Euros.
Of the course, after the shopping, you must cross to the other side of the Plaza Chueca, and refresh yourself with the caña at the marvelously antique Bodega de Angel Sierra, or perhaps if you are peckish, turn the corner and go up the Calle Libertad street to the Bocaito, where you will find the best tapas in all of Madrid (be certain to have the trucha ahumada). And then there is the La Bardemcilla, for the spotting of the Spanish celebrities, or perhaps if you are one who is in need of the intercession, the visit to the bones of the San Valentin.
Ayyyyy! You have made the Manolo homesick thinking about that which he is missing.
May 4th, 2006 at 7:07 am
Many thanks for answering my question Manolo! You are a lifesaver and I cannot wait to spend all of my savings on the super fantastic shoes of Spain!
May 4th, 2006 at 9:54 am
Manolo you’re right!!! I see that you know spain so good, concretly Madrid!!!. Nice.
Cortney if you need spanish shoes – see Pedro García collection, Paco Gil, Acosta, Sara Navarro, Ursula y Jaime Mascaró, Pura López…you should visit their web sites….salutations.
May 4th, 2006 at 11:11 am
Thank you Patricia… I did check out the web pages and I’m positively giddy about the choices. Thanks so much for the tips!
May 4th, 2006 at 8:20 pm
How timely. I am going to Barcelona tomorrow! Too bad your advice did not apply to that particular city, but the links are still helpful.
May 5th, 2006 at 2:03 am
I vouch for Sara Navarro and Pura Lopez. Love them! That said, I think I’ll wear my new SN pair to work today :-)
January 16th, 2007 at 11:50 am
Hey looking to buy or at least see some Paco Gil shoes, where in the states can I do that?