Shoe Shopping in Los Angeles & environs?

[Morgan]

I've had pretty bad luck buying shoes without trying them on (sorry, internet!). Where in LA, or areas north of LA on the 101 corridor can I find a good selection of mens footwear? I'm looking for brands such as Grenson, Trickers, Alden, Church's, and Crockett & Jones.

Thanks!

 

[Don Goldstein]

For Alden's, check out Carroll & Company in Beverly Hills. For Crockett & Jones, try Turnbull and Asser in Beverly Hills. I think Saks on Wilshire has a few Church's. I don't think you will find Grenson or Trickers in Los Angeles (but if I'm wrong, I'd love to know where). You can also get custom Edward Green's at the Polo store.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Morgan,

You in SB...you're out of luck. I can't think of anything between SB and LA.

 

[Morgan]

One thing I really want is the Grenson Ilkley boot. LA aside, where in San Francisco or New York could I find this boot for sale?

 

[Parker]

The last time I was there, Barney's had a few C&J boots.

 

[GeorgePaul]

Brooks Brothers carries shoes made by Alden and Alfred Sargent.

 

[Maharlika]

Barney's has Berluti, among others.

 

[JLibourel]

I am not aware of anyplace in the Greater Los Angeles area where Grenson's or Tricker's shoes are sold. There is also a Carroll & Co. in Pasadena, if that is any more convenient for you. There is another shop in Pasadena that sells Aldens. I can't remember its name, but I think you can find it on the Alden website. Recently Gary's in Fashion Island (Newport Beach) started stocking both Aldens and Edward Greens. Barneys in Beverly Hills stocks a small number of C&J shoes. The Polo shops in Beverly Hills and South Coast Plaza carry some shoes made for RL by C&J and Green. I believe C&J are still the vendors for some of the Brooks-Peal shoes. A John Lobb store recently opened in South Coast Plaza, if you want something that expensive. A few Lobbs are also sold at the Fashion Island Neiman-Marcus. The Saks at South Coast recently increased their shoe inventory. I was particularly impressed by the Carmina shoes, which are in the price range you are interested in. Churches are sold in one South Coast store, but I am not sure which (Jill Sander, maybe?). I vaguely recall that Barneys also may have them, but I'm not positive.

Let's hope "Shoe" weighs in on this. He could help you if anybody could. In any event, I hope this is of some assistance.

 

[CriticalFish]

RL store in Beverly Hills has both C&J and EG shoes. All the EG shoes were on sale for $375 in december. they sold out quickly.

 

[earthdragon]

Make the trip to see Ian at STF, in Santa Monica.

He had a good selection of Sutor and Borrelli (by Santoni) - in December.

 

[Mr. Spike]

STF?

 

[CriticalFish]

Ian Daniels
www.shopthefinest.com

Also Gary's in Newport carries about 4 EG models and about 20 Italian brands.