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Best Shops For Women's Fall Shoes In The East Bay

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Harkening back to the days of back-to-school shopping, the onset of fall is the perfect time to refresh and revamp a stale wardrobe. What better way to do so than to start from the ground up? With a wide variety of stores carrying all manner of shoes, every woman is sure to find the perfect footwear to jump start her fall fashion. Here are five East Bay shops to find everything from killer heels to comfy flat boots, perfect for the fall season.

Shoes On Solano
1774 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 525-3832
shoesonsolano.com

Shoes on Solano is a women's comfort and fashion shoe boutique. The shop carries a wide variety of brands ranging from Dansko and Earthies to handmade Portugese Dromedaris and Dutch Wolky shoes. Customers will find an extensive selection of fall shoes including both flat and heeled boots, as well as Mary Janes, flats and sneakers. Employees are happy to help customers find the perfect shoe for all manner of fit issues such as high or fallen arches.

Convert Shoes
1844 4th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 984-0142
convertstyle.com

Berkeley's Convert Style is the place to shoe shop for the eco-concious customer. Dedicated to sustainable made, affordable and attractive footwear, Covert sells a vast range of eco-friendly brands. Customers can peruse styles from Seychelles, Melissa Shoes or Jeffrey Campbell for Convert. There is even a decent selection for those looking to ferret out hard-to-find stylish vegan footwear. Shop-goers will find everything from ankle boots and flats to oxfords and sneakers.

Shoe Groupie
1621 Broadway St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-2238
shoegroupie.com

An online business since 2009, Shoe Groupie opened doors to its Oakland storefront in 2012. Nestled amidst art and culture along Broadway, Shoe Groupie is the place to go for sophisticated and unique fall shoes. Shoppers may stumble across anything from out of the box barbed-wire inspired heels to suede-fringed ankle booties. Prepare to spend a while shopping in this trendy combination art gallery and shoe store.

Rabat
1825 4th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 549-9195
www.rabatshoes.com

Head on over to Rabat Shoes' Berkeley location for some of the highest quality shoes around. With prices to reflect fine craftsmanship, Rabat carries a wide selection of name brand and designer footwear. Take some time to peruse this boutique's selection of everything from kitten heels to metallic sneakers, and ensure a perfect fit before leaving the store as the 7-day return policy is strictly enforced. For those looking for unique footwear crafted from the finest materials, Rabat is the place to shop.

Deliciouz
1354 N. Main St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 933-7489
www.deliciouz.com

Walnut Creek's Deliciouz specializes in a select line of imported European-designed footwear. Shoes are finely crafted out of high end materials. In store availability changes often with continual new additions. Keep an eye out for shoes from designers such as Calleen Cordero, Manas, and Chie Mihara. Deliciouz also carries a variety of similar luxurious quality clothing, jewelry and accessories.

Joanna Metheny is a freelance writer covering all things South Bay. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.


 

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