Even though I own a shoe store with lots of great brands, I personally tend to only buy a few shoes each season and then wear them all the time. This trend has increased as I’ve gotten older, to a point whereby at the end of the season, they need to take a trip to Old Town Luggage and Shoe Repair so they can live to see another season. Besides all the sneakers in my closet, the two brands I wear the most are AGL and Marion Parke. There is a reason for this: they are the most comfortable, and they are also beautiful. 

There is a difference between shoes made in Italy and shoes made anywhere else on the globe; it just can’t be denied. And, when you stand on your feet all day at work as I do, you really need good shoes. I remember when I first opened the shoe shop in 2003 over on Royal Street, another store owner came over and said, “You know, retail will ruin your feet.” At that time, I found the comment ironic since I had just opened a shoe store. Now I understand it - and it’s why I buy a lot of AGL and Marion Parke.

So, I am happy to announce that once again, Marion Parke will kick off our Fall Trunk Show Series. Once again, they will be shipping our shoes to show just for the weekend, and you can special order colors of styles we have in stock. There are so many great options this fall. Her line once focused on heels and pumps, but now she offers so many great flats and lower heels, which is exactly what I wear. 

Here are the four styles that I will have on repeat this fall and the two I couldn’t stop wearing this spring. Flip through the lookbook as well to see the styles we will offer. If there is something you want to make sure we have for you to try, please send us an email at info@theshoehive.com or message us on Instagram; we will do our best to make sure we have it for you to try. 

Besides having gorgeous shoes, Marion Parke is also a great company on the business side. It is female-owned and operated. The last 18 months have made me think long and hard about which companies I choose as partners, and the way they have treated their customers puts them at the top of my “Who To Do Business With” list. 

Stop in Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, September 26 and shop the collection and receive 20 percent off all your Marion Parke purchases.