The Shoe Club & Cork

Great selection of Tom’s shoes, including the new wedges and styles that have sold out online. They even have Tom’s for kids. Cork has a good selection of shirts and dresses. The items are classy, and they only carry a few of each item. So, that can be good and bad because tons of people won’t be wearing what you bought, but it makes it really difficult to find the item you want in the perfect size. I found an amazing black dress, but there was only one left and it didn’t fit so *sigh* I left empty handed. The only other complaint I would have is that the clothing is on lock down with security wires, so anything you want to try on the poor salesclerk has to unlock the crazy contraption. This is a really cool boutique and I will be back when their fall stuff starts rolling in.

Cork is one of the new stores located in the new Quarry expansion area on Basse. The boutique is definitely a unique addition to the expansion since most of the Quarry is filled with chain stores. The first thing my eyes saw when I walked in was the table full of Tom’s shoes. It makes me really happy to see a retailer sell something that’s not all about making themselves money. If you don’t know about Tom’s shoes you should google it. Proceeds from each sale go to a cause called «One for One» where for each pair of Tom’s shoes sold one child in need gets a brand new pair of shoes. It’s a wonderful cause and I’m so glad that I found such a store (not a chain) that supports this. I talked to Adrianna the day that I went in and she told me that the shoes sell pretty quickly so your best bet is to go into the store and sign up for their mailing list. Quick and easy and you’ll be able to know when they get a new shipment in every month.
Other then the Tom’s shoes the store sells really great women’s and men’s clothing. The men’s selection is not as large and the women’s selection but I think it’s great that, for a boutique their size, they even carry men’s clothes. The women’s clothes are hip and fresh but not so much that you can’t go shopping with your mom. There’s definitely something for everyone there. They also carry a wide selection of shoes so if you’re looking for a complete outfit this is definitely the place the go.
The prices are great for the well made clothes and shoes they sell there. When you go in ask for Adrianna, she’s a doll! I really love this place and recommend it, especially if you’re looking for some Tom’s shoes. You would not only be supporting a great cause but also a local business.

Absolutely a fan of this store. Getting ready for a getaway with the hubby and was on the search for a new purse and some accessories. I really didn’t feel like going to Cricket’s in New Braunfels or Austin and I was getting aggitated that I couldn’t find anything I liked. I was combing the boutiques on Broadway and then went to the original area of the Quarry and almost forgot about the extension of the Quarry Villages. I walked over trying not to get my hopes up and passed by The Shoe Club. I peaked through the window, and what did I see? Purses! Granted, not a lot but definitely a decent variety of styles — and omg, did they have purses from Big Buddha? Well, hot damn! They did!!! I damn near dragged my babygirl in and headed straight for some that were on the wall by the register. One of the employees (well the only one that I saw) was standing by and asked me if I was familiar with Big Buddha. I responded with a resounding, «Hell yes!» She showed me what they had to offer and from the get go, I couldn’t let my eyes off this one cute red number that just kept screaming my name… calling out to me… I believe the employee’s name was Marina (?)… Miranda (?)… Monique (?)… (Geez, if she were to read this, I hope she doesn’t get upset) was really nice!!! But anyhoo, as she spoke, my ear kept hearing the purse calling out for me… all the while I was thinking thoughts like that of the big white Yeti in the old Bugs Bunny cartoons (in my mind, of course — heaven forbid, out loud), «I will hug him and squeeze him and call him George!»