Best Shoe Store

What’s popular in stylish footwear right now? Here in Halifax, you need to drop by KAS to find out. “Ilse Jacobsen,” says the wonderfully accented voice of salesperson Sanela Gajic, when we ask what tops her hot list. “A rubber boot from Denmark. Really soft rubber, insulated, warm for winter,” she says, adding,” they’re lace-up. Very fashionable in four colours, pink, black, army green and cream.” Gajic also recommends Modern Vintage: “Mid-to-high fashion shoes, very comfortable and fabulous,” as well as all the other sharp lines they carry, including the ubiquitous Marc Jacobs. 5475 Spring Garden, 444-7527

1st Runner-up: John David, Park Lane, 5657 Spring Garden, 422-8466

2nd Runner-up: Fanatic Footwear, 1475 Lower Water, 422-9728