Logan Allenbaugh’s favorite shoe is a dressy sneaker by American designer Martin Dingman.
This understated leather shoe — which features sleek non-tie laces and a slip-on design — is what customers are always asking for at Scarpaletto, the 48-year-old shoe store Logan co-owns with Dragana, his business partner and wife.
The duo took over the shop in November 2025, ushering in a new era for the longstanding shoe staple.
“I worked for the previous owner [Phil Vivinetto] for seven years and grew a really good relationship with him,” Logan says. “We're like family now.”
Over nearly five decades, Scarpaletto has called numerous storefronts home, including the spaces in Boulder, the Tabor Center, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, and even a coveted spot in Larimer Square.
Today, Scarpaletto sits in the city’s busy center on 16th Street, stocking everything from fashion-forward athletic shoe brands, like On, to high quality leather shoes imported from Italy. They sell local accessories, too, such as jewelry from RiNo-based artist Ashley Schenkein and art-adorned scarves from Sally Jordon.
The reason for the store’s success, Logan says, is their focus on quality, comfort, and customers.
“It's a true sit-and-fit environment, right? We curate all of these brands over the years for that quality and comfort,” Logan says.
That commitment to detail is why Scarpaletto has such a low product return rate. They want their customers to leave (and stay) happy.
We're old school — we're not going to let you leave if the shoe doesn't fit you right.
Logan Allenbaugh, Co-Owner of Scarpaletto
Scarpaletto also has a customer loyalty program, which credits 3% of every purchase back onto the account. Those earnings stack up, don’t expire, and can be used anytime.
This November, which will mark one year since acquiring the business, Logan and Dragana will move the store back to its former location in Larimer Square. After the block’s recent renovation, the Allenbaughs decided a return to the brand’s roots is for the best.
“I think the core DNA of Scarpaletto has kind of been the same for all these 48 years, and we're just continuing the legacy.”
