SHOPPING/SERVICES Homeless program that has collected more than 30,000 pairs of shoes. Owned and operated by three generations, this shoe store guarantees to put its best foot forward, which accounts for its 16th win in a row. 2101 Chester Ave. 325-8751. guaranteeshoecenter.com.
Favorites Famous Footwear 8920 Rosedale Highway. 589-7650. famousfootwear.com.
Macy’s
Coldwell Banker
2601 Ming Ave. 832-5550. macys.com.
9101 Camino Media. 327-5161.
4000 Ming Ave. 847-4800. karpe.com.
Shoe store Guarantee Shoe Center Since 1952, this locally owned store has not only catered to its loyal customers, but to the community with the Shoes for the
Valley Plaza Mall When we want to shop till we drop, we head to this Ming Avenue mainstay with more than 140 retailers for the best shopping spree around town where there’s a little something for everybody. 2701 Ming Ave. 832-2436. valleyplazamall.com. Continued on page 18
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