BlogAugust 19, 2016August 23, 2016

New Shoes. . .

by Contributor NDIGO

Hyde Parks gets a new shoe store. JoJAYDEN HANDMADE opens with hand made shoes exclusively from South Africa. Fine leathers, unique items and accessories. The Grand Opening is Wednesday, August 21. Stop by, 1437 East 53rd Street. Nice Shoes, nicely priced.

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