Where to start? 58M on rue Montorgueil is as good a place as any. Prices are steep but the fashion is fabulous: grab a pair of super stylish Marc Jacobs’ heels among other high end brands. Free Lance and Venise sell boots and evening shoes at reasonable-to-expensive prices in multiple stores across Paris, while Repetto does a brisk trade in variations on the classic ballet slipper. Heading in to the higher price points is the handcrafted, classic leather footwear of Robert Clergerie, the masculine styling of German shoe designer Karena Schuessler, and the dressy femininity of Sergio Rossi’s beautiful creations. Stephane Kelian is justly famed for his woven leather shoes and sexy boots. On the bargain front try the Boot Shop, selling designer-look boots at a good price. Kabuki After is a designer shoe sale shop selling last season’s Miu Miu and Prada at fantastic mark-downs. For drag queen fashion head to Michel Perry to find skyscraper heels and trend shoes that border on fashion caricature. Or go for broke with a pair of Christian Louboutin’s red-soled heels (from around €500), a firm favourite of the international celeb set.