Franco Borini's shop is busily chaotic, packed with clued-in shoe lovers. His elegant but durable shoes follow fashion trends religiously and prices are fair.

A reliable if limited department store. Romans come here for tights or sheets that last. The make-up counter and lingerie collection are good points....

Come here for creative clothes in bright and/or natural colours; evening dresses are complemented by lovely shoes and bags. Very affordable.

If you like your shoes avant-garde, this is the place. From classy to wild and eccentric, its pieces are always one step ahead of the flock.

This Roman institution in the down-at-heel Esquilino neighbourhood has a mind-boggling (and often strikingly ugly) assortment of clothes, shoes, luggage,...

This is the place for extravagant but stylish shoes and clothes by the hippest designers. Owners Cristiano Giovangnoli and Emanuele Frumenti keep the...

Owner Franco is a blossoming shoe designer himself, and several of his hand-painted pairs are on sale along with comfy Kickers, funky Pura Lopez, and other...

The man the Japanese cognoscenti call the 'poet of shoes' flies to Washington to measure George Bush's feet. Even Bill Clinton was spotted at his pretty...

The concept behind this 'concept store' is that you can shop for clothes, shoes, flowers, household accessories, CDs, mags and perfumes, get your hair done,...

A glimpse into the true heart of Rome; prices are considerably lower than at more central markets too. The whole northern aisle is dedicated to cut-price...