The Importance of Good Shoes
So, I know you’re reading the title of this post and are thinking what the heck is this guy talking about. Well I’m talking about your shoes and the attention that they deserve, and not just your dress shoes. Ok, stay with me here. Think about your average girl and how many pairs of shoes she owns. She has heels, flats, sneakers, work out shoes, another pair of heels, different colored flats, and the list goes on and on. So if she is paying so much attention to her footwear and making sure it matches her outfit tell me she’s not going to notice yours. Yep, she definitely is going to pay attention to what you are wearing your dogs. Before I go on, don’t panic and go out there and by a pair of prada shoes, however do start taking an inventory of what you have at the house.
Shoes are the final piece to whatever you are wearing, and oftentimes can totally destroy what you have decided to wear on the date. Maybe you went out and bought a nice pair of jeans, got a new striped shirt, and picked out a new watch. All things I would commend you on, however you decided that your current black shoes are good to go. Owww, fatal error, black my friends does not go with a brown shirt. Whoops, your bad. Also check your black belt at the door too. She will notice these things, and they will effect her. Ok so maybe they won’t be a deal breaker, but a pair of nice matching shoes and a belt will take you from average joe to a very well-dressed and well-kept man. Trust me you want to be in this stratosphere, it’s nice to be there.
Some helpful hints:
Sneakers are good, and are definitely “in” right now - I’m not talking about your ordinary nike air sneakers with the air bubble all over the place (see Nike Airmax 360s, those are a big no no), I’m talking about some hip new Onitsuka Tiger’s or some Nike Dunks. Nothing says boring or nerd like Nike’s with big air bubbles or some wierd designer diesels. So note to self, buy a pair of cool sneakers, they’ll go with your jeans and show you aren’t just a main stream follower. Originality with style is good.
Shine your shoes - Just do it. Go get a nice brush, some shoe polish, and while you’re at it go buy some shoe trees as well. This will brighten up your shoes, make them last longer, and they won’t look like they have been worn at work for 8 hours a day for the past 5 years.
Black and Brown Shoes, Get Them - Nuff said’. Black and brown and two distinct colors, treat them as such.
Don’t go Shoe Shopping Alone - Take someone that you consider to have good style. You’re going to be making an investment here, might as well get a second opinion. This will at least save you from buying those really cool slip on Kenneth Cole shoes I know you were thinking were tight.
That’s all for now. Good night and good things.
Retired Bachelor @ October 24, 2007