I had found this wonderful Italian all leather store at Les Halles but the place there was overrun and crazy. I happened to run into this store on my last day in Paris a few weeks ago and was so happy. They found the boot ON SALE, in my size, that I wanted at Les Halles. Also, they didn't have it online. I now have a good "online shop" to go to for real, all Italian leather shoes. They have their one week sale in October and for some reason I hit it. For shoes that were at least 300 Euros, I got them for about 100, with a 20 Euro VAT refund that I hope I get from France after having a hassle getting it at the airport.
My boots are incredible and many of the shoes there I would wear. I found it strange that I couldn't find anything in Rome like this awesome place in Paris! I just love their shoes, so many are intended for the hard walking you must do in a European City which is what I need for work, etc.
Also, the young man who helped me I could have sworn he was American. He said people think that all the time, but his English was truly surprising. Sorry the French have to speak English now, but he really made my day!
~Ms Ali read more