Tired of seeing the same shoes in every store, Dutch fashion buyer Gertie Gerards put her money where her mouth was and set up shop. Betsy Palmer is her...

Fashionable footwear for men and women in large sizes only: men's from 47 to 50; women's 42 to 46.

Dappermarkt is a locals' market: prices don't rise to match the number of visitors. It sells all the usual market fodder, and plenty of cheap clothes.

Translated, 'De Bijenkorf' means 'The Beehive' - an apt alias for this busy department store. Stationed in a grandiose building on Dam Square, this deluxe...

The new concept home of local denim label Blue Blood Jeans has all the lovely aspirational gear any upwardly mobile trendster could ever want, all under one...

Amsterdam's original - and arguably best - shopping centre is located in the beautiful nineteenth-century former post office building, situated just behind...

Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available. For lunch with a view, make for the top-floor...

Small but perfectly formed outlet for the iconic Japanese trainer brand Onitsuka Tiger, which is making waves the world over. Should your fave pair not be...

Fashionista heaven: refined footwear for men and women. Gucci, Roberto Cavalli and Emillio Pucci are among the upmarket designers represented.

Trainers for folk who have no intention of ever having to insert a pair of Odor Eaters: high fashion styles from Nike, Puma, Converse and Diesel.

A space age men's and women's shoe shop with a glowing Barbarella-pod interior. Über cool, but, for all that, still worth taking the time to cruise for Miu...

Delightfully crafted and reasonably priced shoes, traditional clogs and handmade leather and woollen slippers from baby sizes up to size 35, perfect for...

V&D means good quality at prices just a step up from HEMA. There's a staggering array of toiletries, cosmetics, leather goods and watches, clothing and...

Amsterdam's top tourist market is basically a huge flea market with the added attraction of loads of new clothes stalls (though gear can be a bit pricey...