Maroubra Shoe Repairs is a place you can trust. I hate going somewhere to fix your precious Chloe…read moreboots to only have them look worse than when you initially took them there. The owner has been there for years and is a lovely guy who knows what he's doing. There are all sorts of cleaning and protecting products, so you can do it all yourself, however I prefer the expert to have a go. There's key cutting and a huge selection of bags. Luggage for travelling or canvas bags for the everyday. He will always try and help you fix your items and don't be surprised if he calls you his "Habibi!"

Palm Beach Shoes is like a candy store for me. See all the delicious pretty colours! It's one of…read morethose "permanent sale" stores that one can always wander in and find a serious bargain at. Balancing my proper use of the "one" pronoun by ending my sentence with a preposition? Yeah I roll like that... anyway back to shoe candy... Palm Beach gets packed with bargain hunters from the Paddington Markets across the road on Saturdays, as do all the shops on this strip, so it can be a little hard to find a spot to try on whatever delight you've picked up, but if Saturday is the only day you can get here it is still well worth a look in, even just to marvel at how they fit so many shoes into a pretty tiny shop- the window display says it all.

There are times in life when you come across somewhere that's so special, all you want to do is…read moreshare it with the world! Helllooo Yelp! Yes, Palm Beach shoes is truly the mecca of shoes. I don't know how they've managed it but they've got pretty much one of every shoe that's in fashion right now. Sandals, pumps, wedges, heels, boots in every size colour and shape. My friends and I literally went mad. And what's more...not many of them were over $100. Absolute bargain. My only criticism would be that the shop is absolutely tiny! We found it a bit of a scrum, and I tripped over people far more times than is socially acceptable!

I think it's really hard to find a good bootmaker these days - seems as if it is a dying trade. The…read moreexception to this is Master Shoe Repairs in Northbridge. If you have a pair of shoes that need a new life then this is the place to take them. I usually take my new shoes here to get a sole which is always done with such precision. I also have a pair of boots which have been rescued more than a couple times by these guys meaning I've got now three winters instead of one out of them. Their craft isn't necessarily limited to shoes either - I had a tired leather bag that I got dyed which brought it back to life for another season. The service is always friendly here - they'll go out of their way to try and do something to a specific time frame if you need it. Overall it is a pleasure to do business with these guys - I highly recommend them.

70% off means I can afford this brand's super expensive wares. I bought a few accessories and…read morewill return to purchase the gorgeous 99 aud heels once I purchase winter boots and being an end to my ban on purchasing other shoes in the interim. Knocked off a star because there's a fair bit stamped with their logo. Riddle me this: why would I shell out good money on a high quality product made in order to advertise for your company? I figure label whores would take that money to Marc by Marc Jacobs. Or is it COACH for Aussies?

Love my new handbag and clutch. Came here at the right time (an impulse purchase) as all goods were…read more70% off the marked retail price. As one customer entered, another customer left. Brought a handbag normally priced just under $600, I only paid around $165 for it. Really happy with it. A beautiful tote. Way smaller than my other handbag, which I will sell. My purple clutch is great when going out nightclubbing.

We recently purchased a pair of tap shoes for my daughter. We were able to customize the shoe with…read moredouble soles and our choice of taps at a price that is less than the price for customized shoes in the US. The quality and workmanship on these shoes is amazing! It is difficult to find a high quality product in our day and age and these tap shoes show a fine craftsmanship that you just don't see anymore. I live in the US and Salvio's is in Australia but their customer service was outstanding! I communicated regularly with "Cathy" about my order and she was very responsive and helpful. I am so unaccustomed to actually receiving quality customer service from an actual person and not an automated service or a call center located off in some distant land. It was great! I highly recommend this company and product.

Salvio's is old school in the truest sense. A family run business since 1881, the Salvio's have…read morebeen manufacturing dance shoes for generations. The shoes are simple and hand made of impeccable quality. The business started off in Melbourne and I the twenties moved to Sydney. Their humble store doesn't look like it has changed much since then, but it is not the décor that makes this business successful. It is the calibre that they adhere to that makes the shoes special. It probably helps that in the last couple of years, the Ballet Flat has made a comeback. I purchased a couple of pairs and I still want that list to grow. Their website states that they have too many colours to list! They do a Toe Capped Ballet Flat in two tones. Also, a lace up shoe in suede or patent or plain leather. There are a million decisions to be made in Salvio's each of which will define your very own bespoke shoe. This truly is a store from a bygone era where stuff was made of quality and craftsmanship.

I've been going here to get pants taken up and all sorts of other alterations for years now. Lilly…read moreand her husband do a great job in a short time and for a reasonable price. They've moved around the centre a few times but are currently down the Coles end of the centre opposite Payless Shoes. She seems to do most jobs in a one dat turn around but a few times I've been really rushed and she's been able to do it same day or even on the spot.

I got the sleeves of a collared shirt shortened here for $25…read more The lady there is lovely. The method she used to shorten the sleeve was the traditional method - where the cuff as well as the sleeve opening are all undone and then stitched up. This method preserves the original sleeve design (mine had two buttons) and is a lot more time consuming but definitely a cleaner approach. The price is very reasonable for the service. Highly recommended! Turn around was quick too, got my shirt back the next night!

If you're in the market for some $200 trainers or an $80 t-shirt, this is your huckleberry…read more How kids these days afford clothes is beyond me, but then again I've recently made the transition from club rat to curmudgeon so my understanding of the world I left is pretty much null and void. It's pricey, there's no getting around it, but there's some pretty sweet gear here if you're in the market for new kicks or some bad-ass jeans. They've got all the usual suspects - Converse, Lee, Wrangler, Nike Air, Henleys (WHY Glue WHY, Henley's couldn't design their way out of a wet t-shirt contest, it demeans your whole brand). Pro tip: wait for their quarterly sales, drop some plastic and save mad bucks.

I bought some shoes there and everyone there was very nice and helpful. They was also quite patient…read morewhen I was deciding if I wanted them or not.

We came for rain boots and couldn't find any. Inquiry let us know that they do have boots, but we…read morewould have to wait our turn. It's a very busy place that could use more employees. It is a great place for kid's shoes of all other kinds. Great set up for fitting shoes. Kids sit on high steps against the wall so a staff member can measure them and fit the shoes. Kinda like Best Buy in the States-- you have to make an appointment. Unfortunately, due to heavy rains here in Australia for the last two weeks, there were no boots left in the size we needed. On to the next store!