The Cook, His Wife & Her Shoes

The Cook, His Wife & Her Shoes A luxury boutique in Paddington known for it's exclusive collection of Handmade Shoes and other beautiful things....

The Cook, His Wife & Her Shoes is a bespoke shoe boutique founded on the principal of love. The love of exquisite shoes and the love between The Cook & His Wife. After years of disenchantment with Sydney’s shoe selection, The Cook encouraged his Wife to pursue her dream. She had long dreamed of providing women an experience of luxury & satisfaction when shopping for heels – to invite women into he

r personal shoe bo***ir where they would receive private fittings, exceptional service and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Cook, having a relentless desire for excellence, put aside his long-standing and established career in the kitchen to wholeheartedly support The Wife in her dream. Shortly thereafter, in 2012 The Cook, His Wife & Her Shoes opened their doors in Surry Hills and has firmly cemented itself as the finest shoe store in Sydney. The boutique is the physical embodiment of all the Wife’s luxurious imaginations & an extension of her own collection. Style and inspiration fill the eclectic vintage styled space from corner to corner – shelves dripping in books filled with shoe designs & rich fashion history to hand-carved vintage tables displaying the finest Italian stockings, lace ankle socks & elegant accessories. Complimentary private fittings are made available to every habitué – enjoy a pot of luxury tea whilst heels are served to you atop silk scarves and polished silver plates. With so many exclusive brands and designs available, The Wife (or for the luckiest of ladies, The Cook) will not rest until you are in your perfect shoe. Every pair of the shoes stocked by The Wife is lovingly chosen, inspected and tested before they grace your feet. She believes style should not overshadow comfort and selects only the most luxurious, timeless and on classically inspired designs that are feminine, handmade and a dream to wear. A visit to The Cook, His Wife & Her Shoes is luxury in its highest form. It’s a shopping experience unrivalled in Sydney. From our shoe closet to yours…

The Cook & The Wife x

Last day of Autumn vibes…🖤🖤🖤
31/05/2026

Last day of Autumn vibes…🖤🖤🖤

21/01/2026

Good things come in threes…🖤🖤🖤

21/01/2026

Sale… ❤️🖤❤️

19/01/2026

Spoil yourself… 🖤🖤🖤

14/01/2026

Merci Sandal, going, going, almost gone… 🖤🖤🖤

10/01/2026

Luxury Sandal 🖤🖤🖤

03/01/2026

Back in 2012, I started this journey with a simple goal and a lot of determination. I wanted to build something that focused
on craftsmanship, took its time, and wasn’t
driven by trends.

Mid 2022, when my Paddington space was sold and I had to move out, it marked the end of a chapter. Losing that space pushed me into a period of uncertainty I didn’t expect , and, if I’m honest, it took about a year or so later, before I finally allowed myself to really grieve it.

Then in early 2025, I broke my foot, and for the first time in a long while, I had to slow down properly. Stepping away, including from social media followed, giving myself the space to pause, and reconsider what I wanted this to be moving forward.

It wasn’t easy, but it helped me get clear again.

So now, in 2026, I’m taking this moment to reset. I’m still connected to the original vision from 2012, just approaching it with a bit more steadiness and perspective. Where this goes next, I’m not entirely sure,
and I’m okay with that. It’ll unfold over time.

In the meantime, enjoy the storewide sale while I reset and make room for what’s ahead.

Thanks for sticking with me, and for being part of the journey. Here’s to whatever comes next.

with love and gratitude
Regina x

#2026

Address

284 South Dowling Street
Paddington, NSW
2021

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm

Telephone

+61293316622

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