Reader's Choice Awards - Reader's Choice Shopping

POSTED: Monday, Dec. 08, 2008

Best shoe store: 12th Street Shoes

FIRST PLACE

12TH STREET SHOES

Location: 1204 Harris Ave., 733-2066, hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Web site: www.12thstreetshoes.com

From the boss: "We have fabulous shoes, we have an amazing staff and they all adore shoes, so it's fun for people to come in. We like to chat and any of us could talk to you about shoes all day long. We try to offer really fun styles that are unique and comfortable." Jody Finnegan, owner

Reader rave: "Service has always been exceptional. Their design aesthetic is international in flavor and suits the both bohemian sense of Bellingham and the tastes of visitors from afar." Mary Ann Crawford, Bellingham

Highlights: In the heart of Fairhaven, 12th Street Shoes offers heels, sneakers, walking shoes, sandals, loafers and more to match the footwear of men and women in Europe's fashion capitals, such as London, Amsterdam and Budapest. The shoes and handbags are all high quality and downright darling, with a well-trained staff ready to help with gift ideas for that footwear fanatic on your list. The boutique also stocks sunglasses, stockings and shoe-care products to make the most out of any purchase.