September 19, 2006

Sole Sister

London Sole Boutique Opens

As the only dancer wearing a training bra in a room full of 6-year-olds, you never quite had the discipline to become a prima ballerina. (Toe shoes? Ouch!)

But now the city has its very own London Sole boutique, so you can resurrect the dream.

Like real-deal Capezios, the highly addictive ballet flats have no left or right but mold to your feet the longer you wear them. For more support with the same sexy toe cleavage, try the rigid-soled pirouette in red-trimmed leopard pony hair, turquoise nubuck, or black and beige polka dots, or go Chanel-light with a quilted version. The store also carries lady-like ballet sneakers, wedges, and driving shoes in a dizzying array of patterns and colors.

Which may make it difficult to exercise restraint.

But self-control was never your strong suit, anyway.

London Sole, 19 Maiden Lane, at Kearny Street (415-397-8088). To see styles, go to londonsole.com.