Three Star Footwear

The shop is at number 204, right across from the Ganesh Mandir in Thakkar Bappa Colony in Chembur. Being near the temple means there is always a lot of noise and people moving around outside, especially during festivals. Three Star Footwear isn’t some big showroom. It’s just a regular spot where we keep a bunch of different shoes and chappals stacked up to the ceiling. Most days start with opening the metal shutters and sweeping the front steps. It gets very dusty because of all the traffic. We get a lot of people coming in right after they visit the mandir. They might need a new pair of sandals or something cheap for their kids to wear to school. We have a lot of stock squeezed into a small space, so it can get a bit tight when more than three people are inside at once. Chembur is a busy place, and Thakkar Bappa Colony has its own unique vibe. We spend a lot of time talking to the other shopkeepers nearby while waiting for customers. It’s a real community thing here. Sometimes we sit on the wooden stools outside when things are quiet in the afternoon. We don't have a big team, just a few of us making sure people find what they need. It’s a lot of lifting heavy boxes and checking price tags. We’ve been at this location for some time now. People know us by name, and we know which styles the locals like. It’s just daily life here, selling shoes.