Catalog

Catalog on the 5^th floor of New Town Plaza is a little bit of a shoe mart. It houses different brands — mostly sports brands like Adidas and New Balance, but also has casual wear shoes from Toms, Vans and Lacoste. There is a pretty good variety of shoes here and the prices are not far from, if not the same, as buying from the actual retailers themselves.
I guess the upside of coming to Catalog is that you’re not limited by brand. If you’re not sure what brand you’re after, one look at the show racks can give you an idea of which brand’s designs you like more and which are more affordable. With that knowledge in mind, you can then go to the official stores to make the purchase. I also like that the store is quite well laid out, with all the same brands in one corner rather than all over the place.
One thing not so great about Catalog that the salespeople may not be very knowledgeable about the product — this would be important if you’re looking to buy a pair of good running shoes, for example. You might not get all the answers to your questions because the salespeople don’t specialize in one particular brand. Another thing is that as with any store in New Town Plaza, Catalog is always crowded, mostly with mainlanders who love visiting this mall due to its proximity to the border. I would advise against coming on weekends because it will be near impossible for you to get a good look at the shoes and receive the full attention of the saleslady!