Marta Ray was a place I knew I wanted to shop before my trip to Rome in December. I had read about the store on a couple different blogs, and everyone talked about how this was one of the places to shop in Rome for quality leather shoes and purses. This location is on the picturesque Via dei Coronari. The shop itself was so beautiful and stylish. I knew I wanted a pair of black flats, and I had my eye on a pair of laser-cut pink flats as well. The saleswoman who was working there at the time was so kind and friendly. She helped me figure out what size I needed, as I wasn't as familiar with European sizing. She told me that all of the shoes were handmade, so I needed to try on different sizes to find the size that fit me best, which I did. Unfortunately, they didn't have my size in the color I wanted in the laser-cut flats, which was fine, so I went ahead and purchased that color in the regular style. The saleswoman was so patient and helpful as I went back and forth between colors and styles. While purchasing my shoes, she helped me with all the necessary paperwork I needed for the tourist tax reimbursement, as I had spent the minimum amount needed. I so wish I remembered her name, so that she could get credit for her excellent customer service. This is a shop that can't be missed! read more