Out of the many mysteries about women that men have not been able to understand, the one that really tops their list is “What is it with women and shoes?” It amazes them;how while walking on the street, engaged in a particularly interesting conversation, one look at the shoe store across the street leaves, women wonderstruck, they walk towards it completely hypnotized and spot the most gorgeous pair of shoes displayed deftly on top of the shelves in the distance. Well this phenomenon is something that even women can’t explain. To most women  shoes ,mean more than merely keeping one’s foot covered. But really, each time we see a pair of pretty shoes, the feeling of owning them is simply euphoric.

Shoes are so intimate. Think about it. Shoes are so personal, so caring, so friendly, so flattering. Shoes are so exasperating and hurtful if you let them seduce you.

Footwear is primarily an invention of necessity to protect us from the elements. However, over the centuries and in almost every culture, footwear has taken vastly different forms, proving that there is far more at play than mere protection. Footwear is directly under the influence of fashion, and change is the fodder of fashion. The history of shoes traces back to the 1600’s. At that time the shoes worn by a person symbolized their social strata. The richer the person, the higher and better the shoes. In the late 1800,s the counts ordered the shoes of their wives to be as tall as 10 inches, in which the women could barely walk, they required maids to go from one place to another; this was because the men didn’t want their women to go far away while they had gone out for work. With changing times, the kinds of shoes have evolved making them a necessary, fashion accessory.

Shoes, they essentially define the person that you are.  Maggie Feller the character played by Cameron Diaz in the 2005 hit film ‘In her shoes’ says “Shoes like these should not be locked in a closet! They should be living a life of scandal, and passion and getting screwed in an alleyway by a billionaire while his frigid wife waits in the limo thinking that he just went back into the bar to get his cell phone.”

Shoes are little personalities in themselves. It is really not hard to understand why women need more than one pair of shoes. The color of our shoes reflects our mood for the day. For instance, slipping on a pair of red heels makes us feel sexy so it’s a good day to blow some sweet whispers into our ears. Donning a pair of black boots allows us to exude a sense of authority, an implicit sign of saying “Don’t mess with us”.

Contrary to popular belief, Cinderella’s stepsisters were not desperate for Prince Charming — they were desperate for her glass slipper. The reason women give shoe shopping an upper hand to clothes is because shoes never make you feel bad or guilty about the way you look or the extra kilos on your waist. The shoe size is static, it never changes and shoes fit just perfect.

Another interesting fact about women is that they seem to love things that hurt them the most. Just the way they always have a soft corner for the man who has hurt them the most, Women lust for high heels. Heels maybe hurtful, but they make you feel confident, good about you. Plus they are cheaper than psychotherapy ,so go ahead slip in your favorite pair of heels once in a while.

Shoes can brighten up the whole outfit instantly and enhance our style of dressing. Just like you dress for a particular occasion, each shoe is meant for a different occasion. Following are the basic must haves in anyone’s collection:

• Casual Sandals/Flip-flops
  

  Colorful flip flops

  There is times when you just need a pair of comfy casual sandals to take a stroll in the nearby park have fun at the beaches or visit the supermarket. However, it does not mean that these sandals should look dull or boring.

• Ballet Pumps
  

  Pretty pink pumps

  These are comfortable shoes with lots of style! The best thing about them is that they go well with anything from shorts, skirts, dresses to pants.

• Wedges
  

  Golden wegdes

  Wedges are fun, sexy and surprising comfortable! They are thick-soled shoes. Besides its unique style, comfort plays a part in the popularity of wedges. Wedge’s go well with leg-baring half-length pants, cropped pants, and billowy skirts.

• Strappy Heels
  

  Strap it up!

  Every girl needs a flirty pair of strappy heels. Perfect for a girls’ night out or for a romantic date, these strappy heels add a touch of elegance to our style. Heels make us look taller, have a curvier figure and feel more confident. In addition, they go well with dresses, minis and even jeans!

A gentle reminder for men: Never make women run for buses in our heels or sprint across the road .It is not a pretty sight.

• Stilettos
  

  Killer Heels

  The sister of strappy heels, stilettos are our best friends when we need to feel confident, show authority and look powerful. Otherwise known as killer-heels, the stilettos allows us to exude an air of aristocracy as we strut down the red carpet. And of course, never step on our toes when we are in our stilettos, because our pointy heels will not spare any mercy.

So go ahead,take a step and put your best foot forward, literally.

Useful Resources:

History of shoes

Parts of a shoe

Types of Shoes

Shoes and occasion