Luckystarfootwear

The old stadium shopping center is a funny place to have a shop. We are right near Haz House here in Jodhpur. The sun really beats down on this side of the building in the afternoons. Inside the shop, the smell of rubber and new glue is pretty strong. We have shoes in boxes piled up in every corner. Sometimes I forget what is at the bottom of the stack. People come in looking for something comfortable to walk in or maybe something for a wedding. We don't have a big fancy display, just some racks and a couple of mirrors that are a bit streaky. There’s a bench where people sit to try things on. It’s usually covered in stray socks or paper from the boxes. The floor is that old tile that never really looks clean no matter how much you mop it. We have a small fan that wobbles a lot but it keeps the air moving. I spend a lot of time talking to the other shop owners nearby while waiting for customers. Jodhpur gets so dusty that I have to wipe the display shoes every single morning. If I don't, they look like they’ve been sitting in the desert for a year. It’s a simple business. We just sell footwear and try to keep things moving. There isn't any secret to it, just being here when people need a pair of shoes.