It isn't every day that you go out in search of a story and come back wearing another person's shoes. This, however, is the fate that befell Torontoist photographer Andrew Louis yesterday, in the halls of the newly renovated Royal Conservatory. Torontoist was there to preview the refurbished and expanded centre of all things musical, and since parts of it are still under construction, at a certain point we were required to trade in our kicks for steel-toed boots. (And also to don construction hats. Conservatory staff in attendance were even trained in adjusting the hats to fit our heads, which we found a remarkably deft touch.) And upon our return...lo! Missing shoes!

Newsstand: November 23, 2009