Main & Taylor

Main & Taylor is a shoe store on Six Forks Road in Raleigh that has been family-owned in North Carolina since 1993. Shoes are the center of it, with handbags and accessories alongside them, and the store leans toward the luxury end of women’s footwear.

The buying reaches well past the usual names, with more than 50 vendors from more than 10 countries represented on the shelves. The mix is chosen so that trends, style and comfort all get a say. Staff also post new arrivals on Instagram, so it is worth checking there between visits.

What to know

• Shoe categories include sneakers, flats, loafers, boots and booties, heels, wedges and platforms.
• Designers can be browsed alphabetically from A to Z.
• Handbag colors and styles change each season to keep the selection current.
• The Bonnie Collection from Daniella Lehavi is made from soft recycled materials.
• Those bags are built for everyday use, with clean lines and smart compartments.