Need shoes baaadly

Somebody tell me where I can get high quality shoes that I can actually afford in this city? I know this has come up in various other threads but I've lost the overview of where to find the information. I'm looking for good sample sales, or discounted designer stuff, or just well-made shoes at reasonable prices wherever I can find them.

Remember, I am a serious shoe snob and have ridiculously high standards for quality. They gotta be leather, they gotta last, they gotta be tasteful. I usually buy my shoes in Europe when I'm there, but I'm not planning a trip any time soon, so...

Help!