Do people actually buy shoes online?

What are the limitations of eCommerce? You can buy clothes, shoes and even groceries online, but would you really?

Last weekend, I decided that I needed a new pair of shoes for work. I didn't really feel like going shopping. I don't think I ever feel like going shopping. So I decided to take a look online to see what I can find. I did a Google search for something like "mens shoes" or something like that, read a couple review sites and forums and finally landed on http://www.aldoshoes.com. I looked around and what caught my attention was that they offered free shipping for orders over $80.

I was open to the idea of making purchases online, since I've bought a number of items from Futureshop and Bestbuy in the past, but this was the first time I considered buying a "high touch" item online.

Long story short, I bought a pair of loafers called "Vic". Not only were they on sale and looked good, what sold me on this pair of shoes was that it had my name in it!

My order was delivered a week later and if you were wondering, the shoes do fit quite well and when the UPS guy delivered my shoes, it felt like opening a present. : )

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