Ypsi's Screamin Hot Shoes caters to every woman's foot

Paula Filek has had a dream of getting into the shoe business for years. The owner of Paula's Barbershop in Ypsilanti has long wanted to give more women more choices when it comes to shoes, and a storefront just a quick walk down Cross St. from her shop recently provided the opportunity for her dream to come true. 

 

Screamin Hot Shoes celebrated its opening in Depot Town earlier this month, offering everything from flip flops to party shoes at prices employee Clay Byrd says aren't available anywhere else. 

 

"A lot of our shoes are inspired by what top designers are doing with their shoes," says Byrd, noting that price is all that separates their selection from such high profile designers. "We have nothing that compares to what you would pay for a Jimmy Choo. You can get a fun pair of shoes here and still have the money to go out in them."

 

While Screamin Hot Shoes has quickly been noted for the store's offering of shoes for transgendered women and drag queens, most of these shoes in larger sizes and more elaborate styles are available on the shop's website rather than in-store. 

 

"She just wanted to sell really pretty shoes," Byrd says of Filek. "We want people to feel comfortable and explore their inner diva and have a good time."  

 

Screamin Hot Shoes currently employs Byrd and Filek, and Filek and hopes to continue to grow in the new space. She plans to eventually expand her inventory to include hosiery and accessories.