I can attest to the quality and fantastic value compared to "designer" shoes. I have a pair of leather, platform, above-knee boots, and they are just as lovely as when I got them six years ago, but they fit even better with the leather adjusting to my legs. (They should have a "little too snug" fit at first. They will adapt.)

I am here in Paris for the whole Summer, not for business, not my choice, but for other circumstances. I severely doubt it will be anything good for the business or community. Days away from the events, I feel that the news of price-gouging and inadequately updated infrastructure has scared everyone away. All the French have fled, including those running most of the shops. And a fraction of the planned visitors seem to be attending. The city is an absolute ghost town now. We will see this weekend.

Interestingly enough, many people bought super-premium event tickets to resell them for an enormous profit. However, they are giving them away for a song. I'm not sure what kind of shit show this will be now. I am sure I have front-row seats for it.