Rahel Bailie

For a person with a bit of a shoe fetish, it would seem that the world should be a veritable buffet for shopping. However, if you’re at all concerned with quality, options shrink. And then if you have any other particular needs, like bad arches or orthotics,  then you’re down to a few choices in a few stores.

So how do you marry sturdy, sexy, and not made in a sweat shop? In a word, Fluevogs. Pictured here is my latest pair. They’re distinctive, definitely, and comfortable.

I like that it’s a Canadian company. The shoes aren’t made here, but in places like Spain and Peru. Here’s a video that is a testament to the quality:

The Making of a Fluevog Shoe