(Note: I've never been to Avalon and yanked this review from columbus.citysearch.com)
"Think Greenwich Village funky. [...] Avalon Shoe Salon sold Dr. Martens way before you could find them at any DSW. These days they specialize in rock and roll footwear [...] These shoes are not generic, and many of the brands are exclusive to the shop. [...] They also carry Vegetarian Footwear, for people who avoid leather but not style."