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AS the only shoe store in the Summerside area, owner Paulette Barke says she’s noticed that more and more women are popping in to see what the craze is all about. “Our shoe boutique is a beautiful inviting space and being annexed to Go Girl Fashions, it really opens up the whole area as you walk in the door,” she says. “After customers look at the clothing in the Go Girls Fashion boutique, they are pleasantly surprised that there is more to see in the shoe store.” After all, as Barke puts it: “What's not to love about shoes? A pair of shoes can change a whole outfit depending on your mood and what you're matching them with. A fashionable pair of sneakers with a sundress for that comfy relaxed look to high heels for a more sophisticated look.” Barke says customers are both amazed at the decor of Shoe Craze, as well as the variety of footwear they carry, which includes Rieker, Remonte, Bueno, Vionic, Django & Juliette, Miz Mooz, Dorking, Mephisto, Keds Roamers and many more. “They say ‘shoes make the outfit’ so now we can provide that complete outfit for our customers from head to toe along with jewellery and accessories,” Barke shares. While Barke says the team is always researching new brands to bring the most up-to-date fashions to their customers, she reveals that the current trends in footwear are all about comfort and style. “For example, sneakers are not just your average running shoe. They are colorful and are more fashionable, with platforms, embellishments and printed fabrics to go with any style,” she explains. “Slingbacks are making a statement this year, and the pointed toe shoe is very classy and sophisticated.”
Since opening last year, Summerside’s Shoe Craze has experienced lots of foot traffic, you might say. SHOE CRAZE By Brianne Hogan Photos Kimberly Rashed
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