Just in time for our annual pre-holiday self-indulgent shopping spree comes Motley Shoe Shop (76 Dartmouth Street, Boston, 617.351.6969). At press time set to open in early October, the shop carries primarily limited-edition sneakers - both men's and women's styles - from brands including Nike, Converse by John Varvatos, Puma, and Adidas, and will eventually expand to sandals, boots, and leather pieces. Owned by Doug Palardy, creator of the original Motley (623A Tremont Street, Boston, 617.247.6969), the space is a clean, showroom-style "shoe gallery" with a whimsical tree-house feel that Palardy created using mostly reclaimed materials such as railroad ties and found lumber. Now we're tempted to blow our Christmas shopping money on a brand-new below-the-ankle.
