Karla Perez
Shoes are to people like gas is to cars, you can’t possibly go anywhere without them.
First and foremost remember that a great-looking shoe doesn’t always equal comfort.
People will go to great lengths to get their feet into a must-have pair of shoes.
Let’s take a look at good, bad and ugly shoes.
I’ll get the ugly ones out of the way first.
We live in cliché Los Angeles where the infamous UGG boots had their day.
But now it’s time for Crocs to have theirs. You know, those $30 colorful rubber hybrid clogs that are all the rage this spring.
Even though it’s an unattractive shoe, they are comfortable and I can see why so many people are jumping on the Crocs bandwagon.
I have stumbled upon a cart load them in almost every imaginable color at almost every mall.
Now for the bad ones.
School is not a place for high heels.
It’s hard enough climbing all the flights of stairs to the fine arts department. Just imagine doing it while your toes are being pinched by 7 -inch stilettos.
Another bad footwear trend is the Birkenstock sandal.
Sure they were popular in the early ’60s but the footwear industry has evolved since then.
But I find myself asking why men still think it’s OK to wear Birkenstocks or sandals without first making sure their feet are up to hygienic standards?
Shoes are a great thing.
They’re made to adorn probably the most used part of someone’s body, their feet.
So try keeping them happy. Popular shoes for men this season are the new P-Rod Nikes that about $79.99.
Sneakers are always thumbs up for guys as long they are kept clean and tidy.
For women it’s the season of sandals and flats.
Flats make it easier to dress up or dress down an outfit but still keep cool during spring and summer.
Whether it’s a $10 pair or a $250 pair, shoes are shoes and if they look good on you or make you feel good, then they’re just the pair.