Sole Man

The Sole Man in question is Brian Gavigan, who gave up a career in advertising for the unlikely title of the youngest cobbler in Buffalo, but his shop is also the place to come if you want to buy a new pair of stylish men's dress shoes "recreated and reborn" for a brand new owner. The "everything old is new again" vibe fits like a glove into the new-Buffalo regime of vinyl-only record shops, hipster bars styled as 1920s speakeasies, and artisanal everything — the antique shelves and racks and cozy wood-paneled interior are the perfect setting for not only shoes but also a decidedly L.L. Bean-esque range of menswear and accessories.

Address

565 Elmwood Ave.

Getting there

Metro Bus 12 or 20

Hours

Mon Tue 11AM-6PM, Thu Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-1PM or by appointment

Website

solemanbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)