Global footwear retailer chooses Fort Myers for debut brick-and-mortar store

A footwear retailer with global reach recently opened the first brick-and-mortar location for the business, in Fort Myers. Bucaro International Shoes set up shop in mid-January in Bell Tower, an open-air shopping destination on South Cleveland Avenue.

Bucaro sells sandals and ankle boots as well as peep-toe, platform, slingback and ballerina-style shoes. All footwear is handmade in Colombia, according to the Bucaro International Shoes website.

“At Bucaro, every pair of shoes is a handmade masterpiece, crafted with precision and care. We use genuine leather, memory foam and artisanal craftsmanship to ensure that every step is comfortable, elegant and unique,” Maria Quiroga-Cardenas, owner of Bucaro International Shoes, says in a statement. “Bell Tower’s focus on providing a quality customer experience makes it the perfect location for our first retail store.”