Milan based Iris is one of the best independent Italian shoe manufacturers. 

They have a well earned reputation for outstanding quality and produce shoes for some of the hottest brands under licensing agreements including Marc Jacobs, John Galliano, Chloe, Viktor & Rolf, and Paul Smith. 

Their store on the Left Bank in Paris sells shoes by all the designers they work with – and if you have little time on your hands its much more efficient than traipsing through multiple boutiques to compare choices. 

In addition to Paris, Iris has also opened stores in London and New York.