Fashionable footware + moderate prices + kind employees = winner…read more
I love going shopping for clothes, but I tend not to care too much about shoes. I stick with flats, and Target and Payless have what I need for less than $40. My Chucks cover most other situations. Thus, I never really think about going to shoe stoes like Bakers. Luckily, my friend Lindsey (Bakers social media person and owner of Miss Ohio Vintage) recently threw an exclusive Bakers shoe party, and my friend Jenna and I got to go. Turns out that I've been missing out on a lot of great shoes by limiting myself to only two stores!
The party was fabulous, and of course everyone was on their best behavior and dressed to the nines. Lindsey had arranged a local chocolatiere and makeup artist to show off their wares, and there were plenty of door prizes for Bakers merchandise. Employees were quite chatty and helpful, and the shoe models were a nice touch.
But this is a review of the store and not the party itself, though the shoes that Bakers carries are the standouts for both. I found a ton of boots with a flat or slight heel in black, grey, camel and brown, and there were a million flats that shimmered, sparkled and showed off. There also were plenty of taller heels and uber-fancy shoes for ladies who really like to stand out (Hello, Jenna!). Prices were a bit more than what I normally pay at Target and Payless, but the shoes and boots felt a little sturdier, too, so the prices fit. Not low-end, not high-end, Bakers is firmly in the middle. I tried on a few boots and ended up walking away with a pair of killer over-the-knee black leather snakeskin boots for $99 (on sale from about $130).
Bakers also has great accessories, including purses, tights, hats, jewelry and shoe jewelry (new to me). I won a burgundy clutch and matching headband as door prizes and purchased some violet tights and a set of black and pink bangles (each originally about $12, but later discounted with my boot purchase). Customer service is great too. After the party, I realized that I was accidentally charged for a bracelet that I thought I was going to purchase but didn't (I had a pile of stuff held at the front desk, and it had stayed mixed in, even though I didn't actually take the bracelet home). No problem! I called and explained the problem, brought my receipt and items, and they refunded my card with an apology and a smile.
Bakers definitely will be in the mix when I'm ready for new flats this spring.
