Dimario is a very high end retailer of exclusive Italian leather handbags and accessories. They…read morealso stock fashionable women's footwear all of which is handmade in Italy by skilled Italian craftsmen. Owner Rose travels regularly to Europe's fashion capitals to select new designs for Dimario and brings them back to Melbourne for us to buy. The designs is Dimario are definitely exquisite, although they are very much at the absolute top end in regards to price. This is understandable considering the quality and place of manufacture. It does however mean all the beautiful items inside Dimario are well out of my own personal price range, but maybe in the next few years it's something I can aspire to!

Ever since I was a student (years back) I've always been a fan of Zomp. I couldn't really afford to…read moreshop here before but that is why I love them so much now. Years later, as a working adult who still loves her shoes, Zomp is my first place of conquest. Carrying a broad range of sexy footwear from the world's style capitals - London, Paris, Italy, New York and Los Angeles, you'll love the huge range of quality boots, slip-ons, wedges, mary janes and sexy high heels. If you've been walking around with tired feet that just don't seem to like your old shoes very much and you're in the market for a new pair - check out Zomp. I love that it has a wide variety of flats and low heals, with wider fronts for broad feet while carrying a massive collection of stilettos and 6-inchers, for those glamorous nights out. It's great for those who are looking for gorgeous shoes that won't bite you! Think super soft leather, supportive and comfortable everyday styles that you'll love to wear.

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Located inside the Como Centre in South Yarra, this very classy and upmarket shoe store has a…read morestunning range of anything from elegant, chic women's footwear to casual strappy sandals both perfect for Summer and Spring Carnival. The colour theme to the store is bright and vivid at the moment, hues in cobalt blue, warm orange and magenta hit your eyes upon walking in, the staff are very nice and happy to assist with sizes, colours etc. Being located in the Como Centre Midas is definitely at the top end in terms of quality and price, they do however often have some good sales on, or discounted racks where you can save yourself a few pennies on perhaps last seasons stock. Midas is the place to go if your looking to splash out, and hey we all deserve to treat ourselves every once in a while don't we?

After reading the Yelp reviews for Bared Footwear promising nice shoes that were good for your feet…read moreand podiatrist recommended, I immediately made plans to get down there and check it out. I used to have orthotics and have a bit of a dodgy body so it piqued my interest. But mostly I thought their mens' shoes range could be the answer to my hospitality-worker husband's problematic feet and recent pain issues. He now has a really lovely looking pair of work shoes that won't kill his feet. Bonus for me, I found two really nice pairs of casual shoes for him that he equally loves. So while we didn't get them all there and then (shoes here cost between $200-$290 a pair) it looks like I will finally get to stop nagging him to stop wearing thongs out and get him into some decent weekend shoes soon! Wife win. The women's shoes range have flats, loafers and heels. Most have an ankle strap to hold you in and stop toe-clawing. I found them a bit bulky for what I'm used to, but they're super comfy and I think I'll probably end up with a pair of the loafer style that comes up higher on the foot and doesn't need the strap. Right now I'm holding out for their new season winter boots as I myself do a fair bit of running around on foot. The staff were really friendly and knowledgable. They assured us that if there were any problems with the shoes at all, we could bring them back and they can refit the insole to sort any issues. Apparently they get people bringing back shoes after years to readjust the sole - making the price tag not only worth the investment, but actually a pretty good bargain for what you're getting. The buckle actually broke on my husband's shoes on his first day of wear which we were pretty surprised by, but they fixed it immediately and gave him some free polish for the inconvenience. Definitely sold on these guys.

I've bought high heels from Bared and was stunned by its quality. Made of actual fabric (leather…read morelined) it doesn't give you a long-wear (which I would expect from $250 shoes) and had stitches poorly done. The customer service is what makes me say that I'll never shop with Bared again. Take a week to reply, instead of helping with a refund try to sell more and generally don't seem at all keen to help. The fact that they don't do refunds was also poorly advertised on their website, so I only found out about it when it was too late. Such a waste of my time and money!

I went shopping on Chapel St. There it is, I admit it, I'm not proud of it, it just happened. Being…read morea north-sider I never thought it would ever happen. I had an hour to kill before a job on the South-side today an really needed some new shoes - my current work kicks are worn out. I saw a Platypus shoe store and found the first available car park. Plattypus have a wide selection of brands so I knew I'd be able to find something suitable. Service was awesome - I love retail assistants who aren't pushy and just get what you are after. I turbo-shopped and walked away with a pair of Dr Marten's low cuts, a pair of Vans Authentics and six pairs of socks. Job done.

When I was 17 I tried to convince my Mum I needed a pair of black heels that cost $160 from this…read morevery store. $160... many years ago. That's like the equivalent of a million dollars now! Either my Mum was a soft touch or my persuasion tactics were highly developed even at a young age, but I got those $160 Mollini shoes and I rocked them am every high school dance and wedding for about three years after. It's only a small store and they don't only just stock Mollini shoes anymore, but the selection is good and the staff are helpful running up and down stairs to help you get the sizes you need. Avoid the peak hours of lunchtime and just after work if you want more attention and a bit more space to spread out all the items you're trying on. Let's hope the $150 pair of stilettos I bought a week ago last for as many years as my very first pair of Mollinis.

Zomp is fantastic. During the cold winter months here in Melbourne I would find myself staring at…read morethe window displays and dreaming of the boots that were inside. While I am familiar with the other Zomp stores, the Flinders Lane boutique is particularly nice. Walking inside a building with a turn of the century façade you'll find a very minimalist display of shoes, not unlike a gallery space. This is a pretty clever decision because there are no decorations or features to overwhelm you; your eyes just go straight to the shoes. Soft suede, Italian leather, high boots, short heeled boots, brogues and flats. Zomp really does have it all. The sales assistants are brilliant too. You'd think that in such an austere setting that they would be a little intimidating, but it's the opposite: they are friendly and very helpful. Even though the prices are a little higher than what you might pay at an average shoe store, the quality is worth it. I really do think Zomp is the best destination for cutting edge designs that look like they are straight out of a magazine.

It certainly isn't easy to find good shoes here in Melbourne. Sure pleather knock-offs abound, but…read moreif you're looking for quality well thats another story all together. I want shoes that will last me years, classic models that will never go out of style. Instead all I seem to be able to find are clunky heels and cheap high street imitations. This is where Zomp differs. A boutique women's shoe store, it offers cutting edge, premium quality shoes as reasonable prices. The Flinders Lane store features an expansive and well designed space that is perfectly fit out to display the multitudes of fine shoes that are stocked. Whether you're looking for boots, heels or flats this is the place to go. Soft Italian leather, unique designs and extensive size ranges, Zomp is the ultimate shoe store.