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Carbon
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Categories: Shoe Stores, Women's Clothing [Edit]
Neighborhood: Woodley Park2643 Connecticut Ave NW
Woodley Metro Stop
(between N 24th St & N Woodley Rd)
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 232-6645
- Nearest Transit:
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Woodley Park-Zoo|Adams Morgan (Red)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Carbon
So, there I was walking down U Street and hitting my typical spots and all of a sudden-- shoes! In the window! I must investigate.
It was a gross day outside (in this lovely mix of weather we are having with nice and sunny days followed by cold and rainy) and this guy offered me an espresso. Free caffeine AND be able to look at and try them on? This is my type of store.
I fell in extreme like with a pair of Tsubos which are chic sneakers that you can totally wear to the office or out to dinner. There are also a few cute bags here (only from 2 different designers, though) as well as fun silver cuffs and a couple of funky belt buckles.
Check out the art on the walls here- it is by a Richmond, VA based artist.
Stopped by Carbon yesterday. The shoes are well-crafted, some with comfortable padding in the bottom, but quite pricey. The signs on the walls suggest that the owner has the shoes produced in Italy by a family with a long history in shoe design and production. However, their shoes for women aren't really that unique or daring in their design in comparison to what you might see at one of your better department stores, or in some cases, Comfort One Shoes. Yawn. I didn't purchase anything, but there was one adorable pair of black round-toe dress shoes with a thin bow and a kitten heel that made me take a second look. However, if I walk through a shoe store, and nothing makes me feel that flush of gotta-have-it style ecstasy, something's wrong.
I've heard of bad dates where the girl has dismissed the potential suitor because, "He had bad shoes." That statement is usually accompanied by a disapproving scowl. I've also seen women's outfits ruined (or completed beautifully) by her choice of podiatric fashion. Shoes matter. They do.
If you want to rock a pair of hipster footwear and avoid having your pic end up in a magazine 'don't' with black bars hiding your eyes, then head on over to Carbon. They JUST opened; I'm talking, the owner was still waiting on UPS to deliver his steel counter and molding. But he still let me browse. You can be one of the cool first ones in the know if you head over soon.
These shoes have an urban edge, and many can be worn BOTH for work and for play. Quite a few have durable soles which will last in your daily commute and walk. Best of all, they're brands that won't be found in most other stores, so you'll be likely to be the only one wearing 'em (but not if I buy them first)!
The sleek space has upped the hip factor of quaint Woodley Park. You can't miss the cool blue sign next to Lebanese Taverna. I hope this is a hint of the future flava of the 'hood.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/11/2006 First to Review
Funky fashion-forward footwear for fun feet! (I couldn't think of more 'F' words to add in the fact… Read more »
I stopped in Carbon over the weekend and they had at least four pairs of shoes I wanted to buy. The prices weren't too ridiculous either, but I guess it just depends on if you, like me, would spend $150+ on boots.
The shoes are trendy, but in a thoughtful way -- definitely not just what "everyone else" is wearing. The owner was super nice and friendly, too. He just seemed like a regular dude who knew a lot about shoes and could make good recommendations. The store seems to be focused more on up-and-coming yet stylish brands, rather than the big names.
Carbon is added to my list of places in DC that I must pass through when looking for shoes. Cute shop and the owner is pretty nice. The prices can be up there but well worth it.
I checked out Carbon this weekend and was pretty impressed with the shoe selection. Apparently the owner and his wife help design and hand pick the leather in a small village in Italy. All the shoes are handmade and unique. He was really helpful and didn't pressure me into the $250 black mary janes that I was drooling over. There isn't much of a selection of clothing, but something tells me that this isn't their target to get you in the store, anyway. There's some funky sofas (benches, more like) and belts and hand bags. It's a nice shop and the owner is cool, I just would have liked a little more variety of handbags to balance out the shoes.
