Hi Amie!
When I've heard about the Axiom reunion I was very sad because I will not be able to participate...for the last 10 months I was very busy booking my trip to...Italy in September!
My wife Cristina and I will be in Venice(6 to 10),Florence(10 to 17) and...Rome(17 to 21).
So...if I could not meet you at 200Km(?-we live in Whitby,Ontario) from my home, we would be very glad to see you in Rome(we will stay at Hotel "ZEUS", on Via Ricasoli,close to Stazione Termini), for a pizza, a glass of vine and a...gelatto).
Regarding the ...shoes,etc,you know that there are tons of books,guides,internet sites related to Italy, it is impossible to "extract" just a few info for this post!
Hoping to see you in Roma, I wish you a safe and marvellous trip.
Enjoy your time!
Arrivederci!

Octavian