Dive Summary:

• Finnish luxury footwear and accessories retailer, The Left Shoe Company, has opened the doors on its very first U.S. flagship store located on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles.
• The brand currently operates several locations worldwide and is set to open its second U.S. store by 2014 in New York City, according to the National Real Estate investor.
• “We feel there is high demand among the U.S. consumer for custom luxury men’s shoes and we are proud to offer top quality product and craftsmanship in conjunction with the opportunity to hand-select each aspect of the shoes to truly embrace one’s personal sense of style,” says company president Patrick Mayworm.

From the article:

“Melrose Avenue is a world-renowned shopping destination, so it is only fitting to launch our first-ever U.S. flagship store here,” said Patrick Mayworm, president of The Left Shoe Company North America. … Our Los Angeles launch is the perfect opportunity to introduce The Left Shoe Company brand and experience to the American consumer.”