Steven Taffel – Owner of Leffot

Steven Taffel is the owner of Leffot. Founded in 2008, this understated yet classic retailer offers men’s shoes with as they say “quality, comfort and style”

Last week we met Steven Taffel. He was generous with his time and talked to us about the challenges Leffot has faced over the last 12 months. Steven discusses his backstory in retail and what led him to open Leffot.
He explains how his business has survived the pandemic’s impact on business.
We ask Steven about changing customer behavior, the shift to online purchasing, city and state governments’ support, and his connectivity to other local businesses. If you need new shoes in 2021, we strongly recommend supporting this marvelous local business, Leffot.

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