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Getting Pumped Up In SoCal
Tootsies Tickles its Customers’ Fancies with Affordable Styles

For Nini Dake, founder of the Tootsies “friend-chise” of 11 stores nationwide and owner of the Laguna Beach, Calif. location, selling shoes is a labor of love.

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Nini Dake, founder of Tootsies

Standing behind her motto of “affordable and adorable,” Dake says she shops pieces rather than brands. “Our customers are very buy now, wear now, so we’re not selling as many winter shoes right now,” she says. “People aren’t buying ahead of the season. If I’d had all boots in July and August, then I would not have sold anything!” What’s selling instead is a variety of silhouettes, from sporty flats and sophisticated pumps to gladiator-inspired sandals and edgy heels. Here Dake dishes on the styles her customers are sweet on.

ImageSun Salutation by Seychelles

Price:
Retails for $68

Why It’s A Top Seller:

“It’s a pewter ballet flat. It’s a good transition from summer to fall. This shoe matches everything and looks good on all feet. It is as comfy as a bedroom slipper.”

ImageJigsaw by Nina Dolls

Price:
Retails for $78
Why It’s A Top Seller:

“It’s a black patent high heel with a cross-over stretch band of metal studs. It appeals to the ‘feminine biker chick’ of all ages! It’s also relatively comfortable and has a secure fit for a super sexy high heel (the studs are very much like the belt Carrie Bradshaw wears in Sex and the City: The Movie).”

ImageHanna by MICHAEL Michael Kors

Price:
Retails for $120
Why It’s A Top Seller:

“It’s a black peep-toe chunky heel Mary Jane in a suede and patent combo. This shoe has all the top style elements of this fall: the peep toe, chunky high heel and Mary Jane.”

ImageOlive by DV by Dolce Vita

Price:
Retails for $68
Why It’s A Top Seller:

“It appeals to all ages. It’s a slight nod to the gladiator, but very understated. The fit is fantastic, and the leather foot bottom is so soft and flexible. A perfect year-round travel sandal—it will work with any outfit.”

ImageMahdi by DKNY Active

Price:
Retails for $98
Why It’s A Top Seller:

“It’s brown and black with a sneaker-type, flexible bottom with a snake print patent skimmer top. It’s a good travel shoe for its comfort and style. Very versatile.”

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