Shopping in Florence #1

If you like shopping for clothing, shoes and accessories, then you will like Florence.

Florence has a long tradition in fashion.  It is the home of Ferragamo, Gucci and Pucci.

Who doesn't need shoes with a furry heel?

Florence is especially known for quality shoes for women and men.  In shops all over Florence, you can find stylish shoes made in Italy.  The shoes are well made and are typically all leather, including the soles. 

The prices can't be beat.  In Florence, a pair of Italian made leather shoes will cost a fraction of what the same shoes cost in the U.S.  (The mark up from Italy to the U.S. is about 500%.)  Plus, if you are lucky enough to be visiting Florence during the sale season, forget about it. 

If you know Susan, then you know two important things about her:  Susan loves a bargain and she loves shoes. So, Susan is drawn to quality shoes on sale, like a bear to honey, like Italians to soccer, like Greg to pizza.  In fact, Susan learned the Italian word for sale ("saldi") before learning how to say good morning ("buon giorno").

Susan's favorite word in Italian

Since arriving in Florence, there has been much shoe shopping and some shoe purchasing.  Two purchases are pictured below.     

If you visit us in Florence, Susan will be happy to take you shopping for shoes and anything else you desire.  Susan's sister Sally visited earlier this year and found not one but three pairs of high quality, all leather shoes.  Of course, they were on sale.