> STUDIO D SHOE BOUTIQUE, 2570 YONGE ST.

Intimidation factor: Nil. The shop looks more boudoir than boutique, with bleached floors, two aqua velvet settees, chandeliers and a fireplace. All it needs is a champagne bucket. Number of salespeople on floor: Two, owner Derrick Adams and his visiting wife, Judith. Response time: Immediate. Adams greets me at the door and offers me a bottle of water. Vibe: Zola shoe emporium meets a South of France boutique. Price range: From $195 for a pair of black sandals with rose-gold ankle strap to $845 for a pair of satin stilettos with transparent heels and Swarovski crystal trim. Rating: Three pairs of MSGM logo’d slides out of four.