PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

There aren’t too many cities in the world lucky enough to boast a John Fluevog store, and I often tease my partner by telling her that it was that, and not her living here, that brought me to San Francisco in the first place. Sometimes, I have to remind her that it’s a joke, though – I love the place that much, and absolutely cannot visit the Haight without popping in to say hi. More often than not, I end up trying on a few pairs of shoes, but really, it’s not an addiction. I can stop any time I want to. But, why would I?

For starters, it’s not JUST the shoes, though they’re definitely well made, original, and, well, super hot. But it’s truly the people in this particular shop that make each visit a lot of fun and worth going out of my way. I’ve never been into a Fluevog store and been treated more kindly and more like a friend than I did the first time I entered this Haight Street shoe haven. I’d been in the city for less than a week; I was job shopping, and figured why not combine business and pleasure? I popped into Fluevog and met Denny and Monica, who to this day greet me by name, know what I do for work, ask about my partner, AND remember my shoe size. I don’t get pressured into shoes that don’t feel perfect, and I get honest feedback about how a style works for me. Does it get any better than that?

If you’re not familiar with Fluevog shoes, you really need to take a peek at the website and see what you’ve been missing. John Fluevog’s style is impossible to miss, and gets you noticed from miles away. From classic to funky, and always in colors that complement and get compliments, you absolutely cannot go wrong with a pair of these beauties. You should also bear in mind that most styles are limited edition, be it the heel, the upper, the color, or any combination, so if you fall in love, don’t let them get away, because often times, once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

I’m going swing dancing tomorrow night, and you know, there’s a pair of Fluevogs on clearance in my size that I’ve been eyeing for a bit now and I think they’d be perfect for this occasion… Time to take my own advice and snag them before they’re out the door!