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This store is a haven for men and women looking for stylish yet affordable footwear. New shoes arrive daily and are always marked 10 percent off the suggested retail price. Nearby, there are jewelry cases...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the shoes here!! And the BAGS!! A lot of the shoes are European, which means European sizes, yay! They had no problem pulling out several sizes for me to try on. And when they were out of my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
arugh the shoes here are too cute. its like my dream shoe store. this place is fab because you can get good teacher shoes that won't hurt your feet and arent ugly.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Coming from someone who has spent that last seven years of their lives working in a multitude of different retail settings (a few being on Hawthorne) I ask you this: At some point, shouldn't one be adult...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I have shopped at Imelda's in the past. Of the 5 pair of shoes I have bought there only one was comfortable enough to continue wearing. Really, I bought two different pairs of boots there and they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Imelda's is a mom and pop store. If you want to shop at a store that pays their employees slave wages and bases its clientelle on suburbanites, then go right ahead. In fact, if you want to complain about a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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I bought $224.00 boots, the most I have ever spent on shoes. It took some convincing and the sales person assured me it was an investment and they would last a long time, never telling me they were deer skin...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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As someone who values terrific customer service, I fail to understand two things about Portlanders: Why in the world anyone would argue to make full-service gas stations self-serve (as if standing in the rain...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Being genetically predisposed to loving shoes, I am always on the hunt for the next great pair. I just found the next couple of great pairs all at Imelda's! I hadn't been there in awhile, but really ladies...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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I have faced a lifetime of embarrassment, no thanks to my genetics. My size 10 feet cause me to ask time after time in a sheepish tone "Do these happen to come in a size...gasp!..10? Possibly even 11, cause...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a sucker for Fornarina, and other European inspired designers, proceed with caution! I never leave this store w/o wanting to purchase at least 5 pairs of shoes! Some would argue that the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A locally owned shoe stores that carries high end shoes...what's not to love, right? I went in one day on a mission to buy a pair of Frye boots. These aren't just boots, they're $400 boots. I walked…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I shall stay silent no longer! Listen I worked at Imelda's for about a year and a half and if some other hostile former employee (who didn't identify herself as such...kinda tacky) is going to give her…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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reprehensible return policy, snotty salespeople-- they need to get over themselves. there are lots of cool shoe stores in town, and imelda's is not one of them. oh yeah, the owner's a viper.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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As a resident of the immediate Hawthorne area and a local business operator myself for over twenty-three years, I find it almost unconscionable to support anything other than that; with an exception being...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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After shopping at this business for a few years I've noticed how bad it really is. I have had good and bad experiences. I always try to give the benefit of the doubt and see if things get better. I do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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I purchased a pair of shoes here at full price on a weekend trip to Portland. After I got back home, I wore them about 3-4x before noticing that they had completely worn through the heel and part of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love to window shop here but that's about it. The space is not being utilized effectively and the layout/arrangement sucks. There is no room to move when there's more than 5 shoppers in there. Hey…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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i love love love love love shoes. love them. and i love imelda's because their shoes are amazing. even though $100 shoes are rare for me, i really like imelda's for their set up and their sales people know...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Imelda's is HELL. The sales staff are SO EAGER TO SERVE YOU because the managment are on their asses all the time. The owner is mean to her staff and pushy, and everyone who works there seems…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great styles. I like that this store has their stock out so you can help yourself and know if they have your size or not. No wasting time. Get it and done. I did think the prices were slightly higher,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Do not go to this store!! The staff is nice but pushy, they do not allow you to just look at the products without following you areound and they almost never have the size and color that you need.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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I'll preface this review in that my mom and I LOVE shoes. We love beautiful shoes and are not opposed to spending money, but with that we expect customer service. My mom unfortunately bought 2 pairs of shoes...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually purchased shoes here, but have done plenty of browsing due to their extensive and desirable selection to adorn your feet with. Specializing in quality and stylish footwear for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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I wish I had read the reviews before shopping at Imelda's for the first time last weekend. Please, people, do not be drawn in by the interesting shoe selection. It is not worth the aggravation. I bought a pair...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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I am shocked at some of these poor reviews. Imeldas has fabulous fun shoes at reasonable prices. I have shopped there for five years and always had at least good to excellent service. Their return policy is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
was this place per chance named for Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines, known for her extensive shoe collection? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imelda_Marcos. my mother sometimes refers…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love, or even just like, shoes do four feet a favor and take a look at their selection. Full of fun and interesting shoes that range from bizarre (but cute) to outrageously fantastic. Prices…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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I stopped by Imelda's/Louie's in the Pearl on Saturday, in response to a sale postcard that my wife received, because I needed a new pair of shoes. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of stylish men's...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Dear Mr. Consumer, In response to your negative review I find it necessary to let those who read it know how badly you are lying and exaggerating the truth! First of all,on the day you bought your shoes you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Will yelp for shoes.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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I used to recommend this shoe store for the fact that they carry some stylish brands for decent prices. I had been a long-time return customer and have bought my shoes excusively from Imeldas/Louies until this...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imelda's shoes is the source for men and women. The shoes are well made, colorful, and beautifully designed. Some very unique, risky shoes can be found here, along with sexy office friendly footwear.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Imeldas return policy is non-existent, their employees unhelpful, and their owner unreasonable. I would highly recommend shopping anywhere but Imeldas.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good shoe store, what girl doesn't. However, I don't love a shoe store with attitude. Stopped in one weekend. Store was busy, but room to stroll about. Shoes are kept in boxes within…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Though there are cute shoes here, it's not worth enduring the self absorbed clerks who barely acknowledge you. I don't like it there. Dripping with B.A. Bad Attitude.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first saw Imelda's I started giggling compulsively at the implications of the name, luckily that was quickly replaced with compulsive spending on the ridiculous shoe selection once I went…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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I have been a long time customer at Imelda's and have always appreciated their level of service and selection of product. I was doing my christmas shopping there the other day,having lots of fun with their...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Hey ladies at Imelda's, ignore these naysayers. Where do you all come from, the land of no customer service? I have shopped at Imelda's for the 8 years that I have lived in Portland. I always get treated the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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I do like the selection of shoes, but their service is far from great. The sales people are not friendly and the manager does not take in to consideration the happiness of her clientele.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Imelda's has a fresh, unique and stylistically sophisticated collection of shoes. They have fabulous handbags (they carried francisco biasa years before nordstroms) and amazing jewelry. Imelda's, season after...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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The shoe selection is pretty nice for our small town and offers Portlanders a variety of chick kicks. I'm pretty sure that as a smaller emerging business they cannot afford to give out refunds for returned...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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I can't believe these negative reviews. This store is incredible! I moved here from New York almost a year ago, where I worked in shoe stores for years. The service at Imelda's is great - no pressure, but they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Having recently relocated to Portland, I have been on the search for a great shoe store, and I found...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Now, I don't know if this is allowed (so don't tell my boss) but I work at Imelda's and when I see reviews of a poor experience @ the store, I can't help but want to respond. Also, I'm a pretty dedicated...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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Does anyone get the feeling that all the reviews are the same? Believe it! I went here with my wife to get her some shoes and our experience was probably the worst shopping moment of our lives. I still can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Returns- they do not give money back on anything only store credit which forced me to return again and again and wade though shoes that they never have in my size. I definately got the snotty attitude about...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Walking into this place I have on more than one occasion been given the once over look. The staff here at this Shoe Store think much too highly of themselves. I have gone many times ready to spend a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Yes, i saw many of the reviewers had the same experience. As I am trying some shoes on, I encountered one salesperson who looked me up and down and with a snobby and very rude tone told me that "they handle...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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I was intimidated for a long time to enter Imelda's, both on Hawthorne and the newer Pearl store, as $100 shoes are a rare treat for me. Once I did, I was surprised by the friendly and non-judgemental the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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I grew up in Portland and have been a fan of Imeldas ever since they were next door to 3 Doors Down (long way back!). I havent worked in retail much, but Ive definitely had my fare share of shopping,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The selection at Imelda's is great and the staff is usually friendly. However there are a few things to warn you about: 1. Prices can be expensive, so be prepared - you will want one of everything
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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i have worked in retail for a long time and I am constantly blown away by the folks over at Imeldas. First of all, don't set your store up as a self serve enviroment and then get angry at customers for helping...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Wow...I too was actually scolded for touching the boxes of shoes that were stacked beneath the display shoes. (yet when I wanted to try shoes, I would find all the sales people too busy to help me) I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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I can't argue with the fact that Imelda's has one of the best shoe selections east of the river. I almost wish they didn't because then I would have no reason to shop there. The first time I visited I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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I recently bought a pair of expensive boots here and happened to lose one of the buckles, which was one of the main reasons for buying the shoes to begin with. I lost my excitement for wearing the shoes....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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Seriously. Nordstroms sometimes has the same shoes that are already on sale! And don't expect to obtain any sales help, but do expect to be glared at. I don't go in there anymore unless I'm desperate...really...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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I have been a huge fan of Imelda's for a number of years (from before they moved to their new locati...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Not only does Imelda's have amazing shoes, great prices and variety but the sales people are the best. I shop there all the time but recently was reminded how professional, friendly, knowledgable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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I went to Imeldas ready to by a pair of Dansko's. I found my size and was trying a pair on when a salesperson was looking me up and down(probably because I had visible tattoos) before informing me that I'm not...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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I agree w/ some other reviewers about the awful atmosphere of this store. Too many rules - no cell phones, check your bags at the door (apparently we're all in there with the intention of hoofing it out the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Nice shoes, but here's why I stopped shopping here: Staff, including someone who appears to be the o...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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I like to shop. I'm a guy. The styles that the new mens side offered were ok. Nothing special. What was special was how pestered i was when i was shopping this past weekend by a sales person. She kept pointing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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IMELDAS has great prices and I appreciate that the staff is avalible to help me when I find a shoe I like. Great selection and Competative prices!!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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I recently moved to Portland and just discovered Imelda's. I love this store! It's a fun place to shop and I've had great luck finding cool shoes, even jewelry. I like the sales staff, too. They're always...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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i agree with most of the postings on Imelda's. I can tell you from inside info that the poor customer service w/heavy handed sales tactics are pushed by the owner. The only reason that Imelda's continues to do...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Nice shoes, but here's why I stopped shopping here: Staff, including someone who appears to be the owner or manager, follow you around as if they expect you to steal things. Stock is all out on the floor, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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gotta say, loved the shoes, .. hated the staff. the Imeldas crew needs to learn that the emphasis in shopping should be on fun.. after all, girls just wanna have fun. am I right? of course..
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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This place is awesome - my sister took me there and we both loved it! What a great store and what fun to shop on Hawthorne Street. This is my new best place to shop in Portland!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Imelda's is one of my favorite stores in Portland! The shoe and purse selection is awesome - beautiful things at great prices. I love the atmosphere in the store --- I think it's very friendly and the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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I am very, very disappointed with Imelda's service. First I was impressed when the assistant manager gave me a store credit of $165.00 towards anything in the store to compensate for a handbag I purchased that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2005
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OK selection, hardly anyone ever says hello... no return policy, horrible exchange policy.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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I should have read the reviews first! I made a huge mistake stepping foot in that door! The sales staff is very snooty! Finally, someone approched me. I found a pair of shoes I liked, bought them, the heel...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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I'm not a girl, so I won't speak of the shoes. But, I did have several unpleasurable experiences paying for my girlfriend's shoes from here. GUYS-- Don't let your old lady go here!! I feel like my girlfriend...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2004
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I used to think that the abusive behavior of the sales staff was out wieghed by the teriffic shoes. No more! I tried to return a $150 pair of shoes that I could not get my foot into when I put them on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2003
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What a cool store. In a town where service is a courtesy, this place has great salespeople who know how to help their customers. They have a great selection and I found a couple pairs of shoes I really liked....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2003
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The extremely poor customer service, combined with even worse sales policies overshadow Imelda's shoe selection. I will NEVER set foot in this store again!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2003
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Great shoes, great style.......too bad about the salespeople. I am glad to read that it is not just me being followed around the store as if I was going to steal something. I hope the management reads these...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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In addition to being followed around like the staff thought I was going to steal something, I didn't like the generally forced atmosphere of the place. It was tense, uncomfortable....and I think i witnessed a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Long time shopper at Imelda's. I appreciate the interest and attention the staff provides. They are always there to let me in on the next best trend and are willing to help (something many stores lack). I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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The worst customer service - their return policy is ridiculous. I bought a $180 pair of shoes that ripped within the first week. When I returned them, I had to fight to get an in-store credit. I'd rather shop...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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This is my all-time favorite shoe store in Portland. I've found some really fantastic styles at reasonable prices. It gets even better when Imelda's is running a sale. Good selection for men, too. Sales people...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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This store is dangerous for me, because I always find something to buy. They carry many shoes you won't find elsewhere, so you don't have to worry about seeing your shoes all over town. And the prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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