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Best Shops For Fall And Winter Shoes In Detroit

The air is crisper and the geese are high-tailing it to the South, a pretty solid indication that fall is approaching. Transition into your autumn wardrobe with a new pair of shoes to help kick off the season.
City Slicker Shoes
300 Monroe St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-1963
www.cityslickershoes.com

A mainstay in the Detroit shoe scene, City Slicker Shoes has been in business since 1977. Known around the world for its prime selection of exotic-skin shoes, this spot has the gator game on lock. This boutique offers customers an unparalleled array of distinctive shoes in neutrals and in colors like fuchsia, electric blue and deep purple. The standouts are the gators but there are also lace-ups, loafers, wing-tips and slip-ons in a variety of materials, including lizard and the standard leather. This neighborhood spot also features a curated collection of unusual sneakers, many are imported from Italy, some are made form eel, while others are - you guessed it - made from the skins of alligators.

Burn Rubber 
202 W. 4th St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 543-3000
www.burnrubberdetroit.com

Burn Rubber has the athletic market cornered from its shoe and lifestyle boutique in Royal Oak. Known for having its ear to the streets, Burn Rubber is the spot for scoring killer kicks and those notoriously hard-to-find releases. Find shoes that coordinate with your fall gear, with flavors that run through the entire spectrum: from dandelion yellow and leaf green to the whole monochromatic range of blues. There's even florescent pink.

Goody Two Shoes
105 E. Main St.
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 465-0900
www.shopgoodytwoshoes.com

For kids, fall shoes means classic styles for back to school. Goody Two Shoes carries designer shoes for the entire family, specializing in high-quality shoes for children in infant sizes 4 to kids size 6. The boutique carries a nice selection of styles including boots, mary janes, sneakers, patent leather beauties and specialty shoes galore. Some are leather and others are waterproof. The store is stocked with a great staff who takes the time to measure children's feet to ensure a proper fit. The shop backs up its measurements by offering the next size up for free if the shoe doesn't fit after six weeks.

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Stella 
263 W. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 584-5660
www.facebook.com/Stella-Shoe-Boutique

Find just the right pair of boots that will walk you into the next season at Stella. This ladies shoe store is filled with chic shoes that will have you cheering for autumn's arrival. The shop may be compact in size, but it packs a major punch in the style department. This shoe boutique features curated displays of tony shoes, perfect for the chilly season. These are the shoes you crave, ladies, the shoes that look gorgeous both on and off your feet. Prices range from reasonable to steep.

Roby's Shoes 
6518 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 871-7958
www.robys.co

Roby's Shoes has been a mainstay in Detroit since 1922, all the while offering a a massive collection of shoes perfect for the changing seasons in the Midwest. When fall comes knocking at the door, Roby's has you covered. Check out the sweet saddle shoes and cute color-blocks, slip-ons with side zippers and loafers with buckle detailing. The shoes available cover a wide range of categories from dressy and casual to a whole range of boots. Many styles of boots, ranging in length from sky-high above-the-knee to mid-level lower-calf, are available to try on and test out. The staff offers stellar customer service and is pleased to answer any questions you could possibly have about the shoes in stock.

Related: Best Shoe Stores In Metro Detroit

After receiving a BA in Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design, Nicole Wrona began working with a diverse range of musicians. In addition, she is a freelance writer for numerous publications. Her work can be found at www.metalleaves.com and Examiner.com.

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