But could shoes really reveal certain elements of someone’s personality? Definitely … maybe! Just keep in mind that most of the things you will read in the following list of 20 Strange Things Your Shoes Say About You aren’t backed up by scientific study or research. We offer this list for entertainment purposes only. And we hope you find it entertaining, if not enlightening. The people who pick flip-flops on lazy days or beach days during vacations can’t be described lazy, as this is pretty normal. However, the ones who love to wear them as their everyday footwear might be a little lazier than average. No offense … we love flip-flops too, but on lazy days only! Some disagree and suggest that women who love stilettos are after a rich man and a wealthy marriage. One way or another, women who love to wear flashy stilettos are usually portrayed as being materialistic. Well, they’ll wear them until a new fashion comes along. Then the trendy guy or gal will have to spend some money on a new pair of shoes … again. Regardless, shoes that are not new but remain well-cared-for show the character of the wearer: loyal and sure of his choices in life. It’s the explorer in them that won’t let their spirits (and feet) rest. They dream of long treks and mountains … even when they are waiting in line at Burger King’s. Wearers of colorful or quirky shoes are usually extroverts and the soul of the company. They also love parties like nothing else in life. He may wear an inexpensive shirt or pants, but his shoes will always cost a mini fortune. He will wear his Italian leather dress shoes even during the summer … on the beach … while shirtless with his shorts on. Yep, he’s THAT guy! Women wearing wedges seem to have a strong presence wherever they are, and Kate Middleton is the perfect example of this type of shoe-wearer. Further, flats are very comfortable for standing and walking around for a long period of time, which helps their wearers to focus on more important things than what they are wearing. See, knee-high boots often create an illusion of having longer and slender legs. Those long legs might be an illusion; the wearers of such shoes often demand attention … usually in a good way. They love to socialize and are easy to be approached. They will make your life easier at work, as they are always willing to help. So, if you can’t stand people with OCD issues, stay away from loafer-wearers. They definitely are not “loafers.” However, when they are way too high (or even worse, “chunky”), they can make you look really inelegant. They can also pinpoint a person’s insecurity and desperation for a few extra inches of height. To make it even simpler, this type of boy or girl simply doesn’t give a damn about their shoes as long as the footwear protects their feet from mainly cold weather. They spend most of the summer walking around barefoot. The person who wears workbooks won’t take a step if he doesn’t have a plan B. And his plans, A or B, usually contain a lot of hard work … no wonder he always has his boots on. These people don’t usually belong to a specific age group. That’s why you will often see an 18-year-old kid and a 65-year-old (kid) with the same energy and passion for life rocking them sneakers. No matter what kind of shoes they have on, the pair of shoes has to fit their shocks and especially their hipster glasses. If they don’t make a good combo with the glasses, they aren’t good “hipster” shoes. This type of shoe wearer doesn’t have a specific taste. They will buy even the most tasteless and inelegant shoe there is. The only criterion is that it’s not affordable to the masses. The superficial girl (in 99% of the cases, a female) can’t afford to buy what the moneymaker buys; doesn’t religiously follow every new trend in the fashion world, and doesn’t go after the most wealthy groom. She just likes to show off what she can. She’s flashy and loves it. She will wear pointy-toed pumps with contrasting satin slingback just to get attention and show her fancy-colored toes. Not the brightest girl in the room but one of the flashiest for sure. A wedding of a friend means new shoes. A friend’s party means new shoes. A new date means new shoes … and the list goes on. He or she just can’t help it. It’s a mental thing, after all. Actually, researchers even suggest that the decision to keep buying new shoes might be because these people frequently worry about their appearance and what others may think of them.
