3 Best Places to Shop in Eastern Paris, Paris

Craftsmanship and style that won't wreck your budget—that's the trademark of this artisan bootmaker from the Camargue, a wild area of Provence where cowboys require durable boots to rustle the wild horses. That doesn't mean the boutique is short on chic. La Botte Gardiane has impeccably designed and beautifully classic full-length boots, slouchy booties, chukkas, espadrilles, and strappy sandals in suede, python, shearling, and the supplest calf leather from the tanner that supplies Hermès. Look for styles for men, women, and kids.

Working in the vaults of the Viaduc des Arts, this artisan shoemaker crafts fully sur-mesure shoes in the age-old Parisian tradition for discerning buyers. Customers meet with the artisan-designer to decide exactly what they’re looking for and to choose the skins, colors, laces, and other features of their dream shoe. There’s also a selection of ready-to-wear shoes you can try on and take with you.

Do not hesitate to run for that taxi in a pair of superchic pumps, flats, or booties from Patricia Blanchet, which are neither too high nor too low but just the right height. Though the designer doesn't swerve from her five or six basic styles, her beautifully hued leathers, including metallics and exotic skins like pony and stingray, change with the season. Booties may come with metallic piping or colorful insets and cutouts, and are cut low for a sexy peek at the ankle.