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Cordovan loafers, orthopedic styles, and the boots Indiana Jones made famous.

These beautiful dress shoes exude conservative, all-American class.

Handcrafted men’s dress shoes that have the feel of sneakers.

Your typical jam-packed luggage shop, this place is good for quality basics at low prices.

A high-end play land for fancy dolls and their pint-sized owners.

Japanese chain bookstore’s only East Coast outpost.

See the profile of this NYC store at 500 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan.

Trendy, sexy clothing and accessories for women who aren't afraid to flaunt it.

Trendy, sexy clothing and accessories for women who aren't afraid to flaunt it.

U.N. ambassadors and neighborhood celebs shop here for fresh meat, well-made sandwiches, and local goods like Amy's breads and Hoboken Eddie's sauces.

In assessing cashmere, owner Charles Ahrens isn't shy about barking, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap."

Affordable Japanese jewelry with a modern, unisex look.

Those trademark clusters of monochromatic blossoms can now be had along with Eastern-inspired home furnishings, event planning, and garden design.

A dirt-cheap used-media store that strikes a balance between Japanese and American culture.

This chain of men's shoe stores carries big brand names such as Timberland, Ecco and Clarks.

Conservative men’s fashions from one of the city’s first haberdasheries.

Parents and children customize a teddy (or cat or dog or Elmo) at this make-your-own toy shop.

Cellini has a large selection of big-name European jewelry.

A massive, block-long showroom of art and antiques from over seventy international dealers.

This tiny shop is filled with vintage Rolex, Cartier, and Gruen watches.

New York City has the only American branches of the classic Jermyn Street shirtmaker. 

Marbles, stickers, bouncy balls, and more in this studio-size shop, stocked to the ceiling with blissfully simple, timeless toys.

Former architect Inna Lipovsky constructs ornate, fairy-tale floral displays at her minimalist shops.

Customers craving stilettos or sleek Italian loafers will be disappointed, but those who like to walk with ease and still look polished will find what they're looking for.

Serious cyclists race to this Tudor City shop for pro-level bikes and gear.