Finding the perfect shoe can be difficult for some. I have a wide foot and am always super picky…read morewhich makes shoe shopping a 6 hour ordeal. This is mainly because I have already envisioned how the shoe I want is....I just hace to find it. Cueros Matas recognizes the pain point of their customer: finding unique, well designed and high-quality shoes. As you walk past you can smell the leather and as you come closer, you can see the quality of their work. Cueros Mata only works with leather (although you can add jean or other fabric as details) and makes shoes "a tu medida" meaning, you can come in with a design and they can help you recreate it. The price isn't much different than say, a pair of Steve Madden boots, in fact the majority of them range between 50 mil to 90 mil - which for good quality leather hand-made shoes is a bargain. If you live in a different region they even ship! I would pass by and take a look or give them a call to ask about recreating your perfect shoe.

Louis Vuitton Santiago is located in the Parque Arauco Mall. It was a bit difficult to find, but…read moreonce you see the tiny Tesla store, take a left and go up the stairs. This store didn't have a very large selection, but the salesman who helped us was very friendly and patient. My friend and I like to visit LV in various places we visit and this store did not disappoint. Prices at this time are very similar to those in the states, except there is no tax which saves about 7-8 percent if you are from California!

From the owner: Louis Vuitton: a world of elegance, inspiration and innovation.read more