Shirise

04/12/08

Beautiful shoes, great sales--but definitely a designer shoe store by Elizabeth R. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Shirise is a really wonderful shoe store. The selection is almost all designer shoes (although they do have some Cole Haan, Uggs, etc) but they have a really interesting variety and some beautiful things you probably won't find anywhere else. Most of the shoes are really expensive, but a couple times a year they have sales where everything gets discounted 50% or more--which is when I swoop in and pick up the pair of boots I've been coveting all season. Even so, the salespeople are unfailingly nice and approachable and always remember me. They will also do things like stretch out your shoes if they're pinching in a certain place. If you need a pair of shoes for a special occasion, or to treat yourself, Shirise is definitely the place to go.

Well-heeled Northshore women walk in style with Italian and French designer shoes.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Women's designer shoes are definitely the focal point at Shirise--which is good, because the store itself has been around the block since it opened in 1985. Up-to-the-minute Hollywood-ready styles contrast with chipped paint and wood and stained carpet. Despite the shabby decor, the store has won an award from the Italian Trade Commission (an organization that promotes Italian imports) for best boutique in America.

08/14/03

Shoe fanatics with bucks to back it up buy gobs and gobs of designer goodies here.

by Jennifer Olvera at Citysearch

The Scene
Mothers and daughters shop between Ladies' Auxiliary get-togethers to score notably named goods to complete their already elegant looks. The upscale setting, including comfy couches that emit a living room feel, has been attracting North Shore bucks-burners for more than 25 years.

The Goods
Shoes, handbags and fine jewelry are the name of the game. A growing collection of accessories includes everything from Anthony Nak baubles spotted on Nicole Kidman to Julia Roberts' pendant favs from Tibetan-inspired Me & Ro. Clever kicks from Robert Clegerie, strappy numbers from Bottega Veneta and comfort-friendly clomps from Taryn Rose attract a diverse number of footwear fans, while stylish handbags from Lambertson Truex keep you clinging with class.

• Pros: Diverse collection
• Cons: Often costly