Fashion vs Comfort: Why Do We Buy Uncomfortable but Stylish Shoes?
| We have already talked about women’s attitude to shoes, and mentioned that the overwhelming majority of fashionistas unconsciously pay attention to feet first, and only then they switch over to eyes and a person himself. I will not even remind about quantity of pairs of shoes women have - the number may shock anyone. Here I have a completely new fact about women’s craziness about shoes. Do you know that over 35 per cent of women have some time bought shoes of the wrong size? There is no doubt, designer shoes are great. Moreover, lots of women are encouraged by celebrities walking on a red carpet in a pair of Blahniks or Louboutins. And they want to look as beautiful and fashionable as their idols do. That is where problems begin. |
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| But the most amazing thing is that over 15 per cent of men suffer from the same problem. Something is definitely going wrong with the modern society. According to the research, four in ten fashion lovers responded yes to the question. They would definitely purchase a stylish and awesome pair of designer shoes in spite of the wrong size. But they would not only purchase such footwear but wear it not paying attention to discomfort and ache. As a result, we have other study results, according to which almost 80 per cent of women suffer from foot problems. Worst of all is that the half of these women has never consulted a doctor. |
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| According to the words of a representative of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, women do not have to disclaim of beautiful shoes on high heels but they have to be more reasonable and attentive to their own health. I see that it may be difficult to resist a bargain or a must have of the season, but do not forget that an essential part of female beauty is health. So do not sacrifice it. |
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Do Designer Shoes Cost Extra Money?
| We have talked so many times about extraordinary shoes, the latest trends of the season and unlimited imagination of shoe designers. All of this is characteristic of designer shoes. I bet that every girl would like to have at least a pair of Louboutins, McQueens, or Donna Karan’s masterpieces, for example. The bad news is that such creations are usually cost a fortune. So, not every fashionista can afford it. Still designer shoes are in high demand and there are reasons for it. There are only several factors for the idea that designer shoes are worth every cent you pay. |
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| The majority of designer shoes are made of first rate leather, suede, exotic skins with exquisite lace or silk inserts and trims, and sometimes even precious stones as an ornament. All of these details significantly influence the price of designer shoes. The second factor is as important as the previous one. The thing is so as to create comfortable and stylish footwear designers have to take a thorough research that takes a lot of time and efforts. It refers especially to hand-crafting technologies, which require money for each pair to manufacture. I can’t but mentioning designers’ talent as well. Do not you think that their work is worth extra paying? Designers’ imagination has no limits, they invent new shapes, innovative ornaments and extraordinary designs. Behind each awesome pair of shoe, there is designer’s talent and work. Only after the idea has been patented, multiple copies start to appear on the market at the lowest price possible. But behind their low price you must see uncomfortable and unsteady platforms or heels, cheap and sub-quality materials. |
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| Actually, there are exceptions of this rule. Sometimes a cheap ballet flat results much more comfy than a trendy stiletto heel from the latest designer collection. The best way to see whether a pair of shoes is worth extra money is to try it on. |
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Tips on How to Match Shoes & Clothing
| So as to look natural and harmonious, you have to follow definite rules in matching your shoes with clothing. So when trying on a new pair of shoe, ask yourself several questions. First of all, it there any detail in your outfit that stands out. Secondly, whether the outfit looks too chaotic. And at last, whether you have chosen colors that dissolve in each other; it looks very impersonal. If you answered “no” to each question, feel free to buy a pair of shoes you like. If your response was “yes”, then think carefully about your choice. |
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| The wrong shoes have no common features: they can be pretty, stylish, comfortable or discount. Anyway they may result wrong for you. To avoid this just choose appropriate shoe style for each occasion - flats and loafers for casual day out; pumps and stiletto heels for special event. Take into account the place you go. It will be a mistake to wear loafer at a corporate party, for example. |
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| By the way, black is considered the best color ever. Well, on the one hand, I can agree with it - black match almost every clothing style and color option. But on the other hand, I am convinced that choosing black you are simply afraid of making the wrong choice. Though thinking carefully about each detail in your wardrobe and buying shoes only according to your color scheme, you will improve and diversify your image. And finally, here I have a chart of the most popular shoe colors and what clothing will match it: • Brown shoes: shades of tan, brown, beige, orange, greens, and darker earth tones. • Black shoes: nearly anything except pastels and some earth tones — but even then, if black is repeated elsewhere in the outfit, black shoes can be a dynamic choice. • White shoes: light neutrals, brights, and pastels. • Tan shoes: lighter earth tones, blue, beige, lighter tan or white. • Cream shoes: whites, light neutrals, and pastels. • Gray shoes: blacks, blues, grays, reds, as well as some purples and yellows. • Silver shoes: pastels, as well as with white, black, blues and purples. • Gold shoes: greens, reds, browns, and they usually look good with black and white as well. |
5 Tips on How to Buy Comfortable Shoes
| When we are looking for a new pair of shoes what do we tend to pay attention to first? We look at a beautiful design, high heel or platform (it depends on everybody’s taste), color, design, shoe accessories, and so on and so forth. I do really understand you. But there is another side of a coin – good quality. Being in pursuit of awesome design and latest trends, do not buy anything without making sure in its comfort and good quality. Choose shoes that suit not only length and width of your foot but also its final purpose and your whole image. |
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| The most dangerous thing here is that when shoe size is selected incorrectly it will not only cause discomfort but may lead to feet injuries. The question is why should I buy shoes that will make me suffer? So, here I have some tips on how to choose the right footwear. |
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| 1. Measure your feet properly. It is essential to measure each foot separately, as they may differ a little bit. I would advise to try new footwear in the afternoon or evening when feet become a little bigger. Besides, do not rely on the size indicated on a shoe, always try it on and try to walk in it.
2. Try to buy footwear of good brands. The thing is quality shoes have shock absorbers created by proper insole cushioning that prevent feet from sharp surface and bumps. Cheap shoes do not have such a useful detail. 3. Shoe materials are also important. Footwear made of leather or suede is more comfortable flexible. The reason is these sorts of material can adjust to the shape of a foot protecting it thus from excessive resistance in sensitive areas. 4. The eternal problem of high heels. You should decide what goes first for you - health or beauty. 5. And at last I want to mention trendy shoes. Do not buy too specific models that you will not be able to wear later because they will become outdated. That is not a reasonable purchase. |
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