Since 1934, Byrnie Utz Hats has provided Northwest locals and visitors with well-designed, stylish hats to complete their looks or simply to keep their heads warm. It claims to have the largest selection of hats on the West Coast.

This vintage and limited-edition shoe store operates by the rules set down by Run-DMC in the classic track, "My Adidas": Wear your sneakers, but don't be a sneak.

Not surprisingly, owner Linda Walsh loves shoes. Her store is basically an extension of what's in her closet including styles that are fun, whimsical, cute and sexy.

Clogs in all colors and styles, including sun flowered and leopard.

This clean Fourth Avenue space, located just a few doors down from Luly Yang Couture, is well stocked -- but not overflowing -- with a dreamy selection of handbags from the likes of Alexis Hudson, Botkier and Kooba.

From lines such as Camper, Diesel and MOD, the shoes and boots here are practical, fun and futuristic.

Find hip, good quality shoes in this slip of a store with tomato-colored ceilings and lime-hued walls.

Shopping here — where select footwear, bags and jewelry wait patiently for good homes — is best done when you check your sense of control at the door.

Casualness, versatility and style are the name of the game at the Pioneer Square shop, where guys can find footwear with flair to take them easily from the office to happy hour to the weekend.

Owner Henrietta Swan-Rice has provided guidance and design consultation for Seattle societys hat needs for over two decades.

Inspired by the styles of Alfred Hitchcock's leading ladies, this well-edited shop carries a collection of accessories that pay homage to the poise of Kim Novak in "Vertigo," or the 1950s elegance of Grace Kelly in "Rear Window."

Fashionable footwear that's comfortable to boot, plus an interesting mix of stylish clothing by European designers.

They say you can't be all things to all people, but genius Vancouver, British Columbia, shoe designer John Fluevog blows that wide open.

The eponymous owner of this Belltown boutique will outfit you in everything from jeans and sophisticated tops to contemporary suits for afternoon luncheons to sparkly party wear for charitable functions.

This chic, austere Fremont shoe shop is the place to go for boots, sandals and flats by Corso Como, Devotte, Marcello Toshi and more. And don't miss the selection of designer bags.

This small North Ballard store has an array of one-of-a-kind handbags from owner/designer Laura Buzard. You'll also find accessories and jewelry from other local designers.

You won't find shoes like these anywhere, unless, of course, you are shopping in Italy and France.

You won't recognize any designer labels here — all the shoes come from Italy with Maggie's own moniker.

A Mano promises to fill the big shoes left by Ped, which occupied the space until September of 2006. Owner Nealy Blau intends to bring handmade shoes from Italy (hence the name A Mano, by hand), and other small European designers you won't find elsewhere.

If you love Prada, Jimmy Choo and Jil Sander and have limitless funds, you'll love this elegant designer haven downtown.

The same friendly folks who brought you Market Street Shoes are behind this athletic shoe and accessories store for the whole family. Featured brands include Adidas, Keen, Merrell, New Balance, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Ryka and many more.

Ballard's first full-service shoe store for men, women and children carries literally dozens of brands, from snappy J Fluevogs to super-practical New Balance sneakers (and Hush Puppies for kids).

The fashions here might make even Gene Simmons blush. You can dress from head to toe in PVC vinyl  bikinis, skirts, corsets and catsuits that even come in "extra-luscious" sizes.

This cute children's shop stocks shoes from local and designer labels for newborns to 12-year-olds.

This swanky shoe salon in quaint downtown Edmonds carries chic shoes including lines such as French-made Accessoire, Betty Mueller and Stuart Weitzman.

Owner Susan Wilson fills her boutique with upscale offerings, such as classic loafer detailing from Donald J. Pilner, gold patent-leather peep-toes from Terre Peck and vampy heels from Stuart Weitzman.

At the Eastside's Posh on Main, shoes are displayed in inset nooks, backlit as if they were fine art.

The front of this shop is filled with trendy, hard-to-find shoes, but wander to the back to find jewelry by local designers, hand-blown glass sushi sets, artwork and other "lifestyle" accessories.

Shoefly is all about fun, fashionable women's footwear and accessories

Shoefly is all about fun, fashionable women's footwear and accessories.

The Sneakery's stock is priced to move -- most of the premium stuff can be had for $5 to $10 less than you'll find it elsewhere -- and move you it will.

Every inch of wall space is adorned with children's and women's shoes in nearly every color of the spectrum.

Designer Tom Bihn names some of his messenger bags, backpacks and laptop cases after Freudian concepts and cranial terms. At his Sodo factory showroom, you can watch him create the bags from start to finish.

Roll into this hip skateboarding shop, where you'll find bold tees with vivid graphics, coveted Nike SB sneakers and, of course, a selection of high-quality boards.

Does a pimpin' pair of sneakers make you weak in the knees? How about underground hip-hop and indie rock? Provocative pop art? If you're defenseless in the face of any of these, then you should consider Triple armed and dangerous.