shoes for the masses! (or at least 4 me)

I had a good shopping experience when I bought my rain boots and sandals online from zappos. They both fit great, the rain boots resist the rain, and the sandals are comfy. But, while shipping was $10 flat rate, I paid $33 in duties. Ouch!

I need to find a Canadian source. Cause I'm mildly addicted to the selection available online. More choices in my size, as well as more styles in general. Did I add that I'm too lazy to go out shopping, especially further afield where there might be more selection?

I'd like a pair of slippers, because Fernando is making me wear slippers/sandals around the house, which I am Very Unhappy about. Trying to console myself with imaginary shopping.

Here's what I've found so far: (though none of these places have the great and v. useful customer reviews, re. sizing, comfort etc. OK for slippers, but I'm not sure I'd order regular shoes.)

[I think you allz should be real appreciative that I enjoy researching online products as a past time. If I was a shopping addict then I could start a review site! But I really don't shop enough, or at least not widely. Music and books.]




Quark: free over $50

- they carry comfort brands, including my fave Danskos, so that's worth knowing (since i already know which size I take)
- boring slippers, except these



Aldo: Standard shipping: $5 (3-6 business days)
- free shipping over $75
- but we're talking cheap cutesie shoes, not slippers, and not quality-don't-ruin-your-feet shoes
american apparel: $8- free over 75
- but they sell, like, 8 shoes


sears: starts at 4.95, and maybe free to your local Sears if not too remote
- I might get ballet slippers in the end. I like slip-ons, but they slips-offs when you put your feet up on the couch, and then they creep under the couch so I can't find them when I stand up!



softmoc: Free over 75, and on some items, but I can't find the shipping price otherwise.

- usual blah selection


browns: $5

- but no slippers, and the shoes are probably cheap


feetfirst: $5

- brand name shoes, but no slippers


shoe company: free after 75, otherwise 9.99
- some of these places have free shipping on in-store pickup, but there are a lot of chains that don't operate in Quebec because of the language laws.
- they have a big selection so I'm surprised -> no slippers


fluevog: best discovery of all!
Not that I can afford such shoes, cause this is the Real Deal when it comes to fashion shoes. (The customer reviews say they're comfortable, though.) These shoes totally rockit. So of course these folk are in Montreal--definitely our market. Much of their stuff is eco-friendly, and I would guess well made etc. ...I may need to own a pair one day.

Do go browse around. The shoes below are just a drop in the bucket of beautiousness. It's like a shoe candy shop!


I should mention that I haven't really explored my etsy options yet. If I decide to get ballet slippers, this might be the way to go -- something cute and creative, and I haven't experienced the same Duty Issues yet. Just don't remind Fernando that knitted or crocheted slippers may not keep me from getting slivers (he got a glass sliver embedded in his foot this week). Shhhh!