Checking Out Her Shoes

I have an odd habit when I see an attractive woman just walking down the street. Most guys check out the body, the hair, the eyes, the teeth, the face… For me, the second glance is always a look at her shoes.

Now, I know that’s weird, but let me explain. Shoes, to me, tell a lot about the person who’s wearing them. Guys aren’t usually as picky about clothes, mostly because it’s not often a big deal in most situations. Obviously, power suits for the office, and a jumper for the mechanic shop, but in the “casual” category, clothes aren’t that big of a deal. I mean, most everyone wears jeans and a t-shirt, right?

But its the shoe choice that really makes me think, especially for girls, who more often than not have at least ten pairs of shoes. (At least from the girls’ closets that I’ve seen. Shoes are a big deal.) Each sends a different signal, including the color choices and patterns. Here’s my little mental guide:

Sandals - Relaxed, easy-going. These girls tend to not be as concerned with appearance, focusing more on comfort. They may worry that they “look cute”, but they don’t go too overboard. They’re generally pretty easy to talk to, and easy to laugh. They also don’t tend to “over-analyze” things too often. However, they can be a little flaky.

High Heels – This one really just depends on the size of the heel. A purposely high heel is all about getting noticed, and you’ll see “pretty girls” wearing them. This holds true especially for those really tall leather boot heels, which are worn specifically to get attention to those legs. High-heeled girls seem to usually be pretty high-maintenence. They’re worried about how they look, whether their make-up is out of place, and often have to fix their lip gloss or lipstick. You’ll find a good amount of make-up in their purse.

Low Heels – Girls in low heels usually are only wearing them because they are wearing a skirt. It’s either a dress occasion or a business meeting, and so low heels are a practical, but still buisiness-oriented choice. These girls often are secretaries, or other such personnel. They’re usually pretty down-to-earth, and are easy to talk to. They don’t often wear clothes to draw attention to themselves, but think a little more practically.

Tennis Shoes – This one’s pretty simple. Girls in tennis shoes are generally pretty cool. They’re not looking to really impress anyone, they’re just living their lives the way they want to. They generally know what they want, and aren’t afraid to go after it. These kinds of girls are generally pretty tomboyish, and don’t care much about whether their nails are painted, chipped, or broken. I mean, usually these ones will just cut them off. These ones are usually the “one of the boys” kind of girls.

Boots – Boots without heels are definitely a statement. They’re usually only worn by girls who are kind of “outside the norm.” Punk-rockers, fans of the gothic movement, or possibly snowboarders, but usually that’s about it. Obviously, cold weather negates that, because a lot of people start wearing boots then, but for the most part, boots are the exact opposite of heels. They want everyone to know that they’re not “girly-girls.”

Now, with these in mind, there’s also the two color choices: girly, or conservative. Girly colors such as neon pinks, teals, or oranges generally are meant to show off a girlish side. This goes for the sparkles of any kind. These are generally “High Heeled” tendencies.

Conservative colors, such as white, black, or brown, fall between the “Low Heels” and “Tennis Shoes” categories. These are girls that are more conservative.

Obviously, this isn’t a complete chart, and there are some girls who will absolutely disagree with me. Guys too, I’m sure. But these are just my personal observations. Even though I try to judge by personality as opposed to looks or clothes, first impressions are hard to ignore. I just read it as I see it.

~ by Karratti on Wednesday, 14 November, 2007.