RETAIL SHOWCASE: SOLE EVOLUTION Miami's Shoe Gallery Mixes Old School History With New School Style Shoe Gallery lives up to its name: it's a gallery of exclusive kicks and specialty apparel to match. While the 30-year-old outlet has expanded beyond just shoes, footwear is undoubtedly its focus. "I considered changing the name because we started selling apparel," says Danny Waserstein, the store's owner. "After much back and forth on this idea, I finally decided to continue with the iconic vision my family worked so hard to build for the name." And continue it he has. Shoe Gallery stands as one of the premiere destinations in the heart of Miami for celebs and collectors alike who are looking for fresh styles to set them apart from the rest. While Waserstein doesn't consider himself a sneaker collector per se, he does have a strong passion for the intricate art of the shoes and how they line up with an entire ensemble. "These days people get caught up in the exclusivity of the shoe, not taking into consider- ation the hard work in designing a pair of kicks," he says. The business itself takes its showroom design seriously, with placement in the store a full team undertaking, from purchasing to layout. "We take careful consideration in visualizing what each item be it clothing or footwear can bring to the store and how the public can benefit from it," Danny says. It's that attention to detail that keeps his three-decade enterprise in business, as loyal patrons regularly search for accessories to match the color patterns on their sneakers. "All day kids are hooking up New Era hats to sneakers," he says. Waserstein has maintained the stellar reputation of his family's history and kept Shoe Gallery on the forefront of fashion. Situated in the heart of Miami, Shoe Gallery is the legacy of the Waserstein family. Danny Waserstein New Era www.YourLifestyleFitted.com