Salvatore Ferragamo Guide

Lester’s
1534 Second Ave., at 80th St.
212-734-9292
Moms in the know swear by the shoe department here, with a selection ranging from casual to dressy. The well-trained staff will help your child fit into a Nike Sun Bear ($42), and your daughter will get a kick out of Mary Janes (from $42.50).
Little Eric
1118 Madison Ave., near 83rd St.
212-717-1513
1331 Third Ave., near 76th St.
212-288-8987
These shops’ signature Italian-made walking shoes (from $48) are light and durable and come in lots of colors. Can’t resist them? Some styles come in adult sizes for Mom, too (grown-up Mary Janes are $80).
Payless ShoeSource
Call 877-474-6379 for locations
paylesshoesource.com
At this bargain bonanza, you’ll find especially good deals on Hello Kitty joggers for $16.99 and Mary Janes for $9.99. Classic boys’ oxfords are just $12.99.
Salvatore Ferragamo
655 Fifth Ave., at 52nd St.
212-759-3822
124 Spring St.
212-226-4330
ferragamo.com
Bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings—Ferragamo has special occasions covered for boys and girls. Red patent leather flats with bow details ($160), Mary Janes, and loafers are pretty much all you’ll find here, but if you’re spending almost $200 on a pair of kids’ shoes, you probably want something timeless.