Some of the new designers do little more than replicate the same couture looks in the marketplace, while others make shoes that are so high concept and impractical that one can hardly imagine anyone even being able to walk in such odd structures. There are, however, some designers that just get everything right, and Tracey Neuls fits handily into this happy category.

The Tracey Neuls store occupies a quaint and airy corner shop on Marylebone Lane, where the shoes are arranged imaginatively and usually amidst some sort of art installation by one of the new experimental artists on the London scene.

The shoes here are cute yet sophisticated in the way only extremely well-made goods can be. The toes and heels get special attention here, with unusual curves and striping that give the shoes a slightly elven touch.

Above all, these shoes are extremely wearable, and the curious touches to their design in no way compromise their comfort and utility. Many of the styles have a vintage feel to them, but with a decidedly modern flair.

Tracey Neuls makes shoes in a variety of colours, many of them neutrals with pops of red or royal blue. These shoes are made using the finest leathers, standard things like buttery soft nappa and shiny patent, as well as the more unusual cowhide and pony skin.

Tracey Neuls shoes are handmade in Italy and as you might expect, high quality comes with an equally high price tag. Don’t be afraid to spend the money if you find a pair that you truly love; shoes like these are an investment because their classic charm and impeccable craftsmanship mean that you will wear them comfortably for years.

Shoe shops in London like Tracey Neuls should be on the must see list of every shoe lover.

Tracey Neuls

Address: 29 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, W1U 2NQ

Telephone: 020 7935 0039

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 11:00 - 18:30, Saturday 12:00 - 17:00

Photo courtesy: Elliot Moore

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