Women and their shoes. Is there a bond any stronger than the bond between a woman and her shoes? We lust over shoes so much that they have been objects of legal battles, and the sales of shoes were one of few things not affected by the recent recession.
Of course shoes have been around forever, but the high heel is thought to have been around since the 1600s, when the "rider's heel" became popular in Europe. The rider's heel was only 1 1/2 inches, but was used to help hold a horse back riders foot in place in the stirrups.
Today, shoes are no longer simply for function. We use shoes as the cap on a perfect outfit, or some use them as the best starting place for the perfect outfit. Christian Louboutin, the creator of those infamous red soles, has been crowned the Most Prestigious Women's Shoes. Louboutin was inspired to create women's shoes by his mother, his sisters, and a sign he once saw in Africa forbidding women to wear stilettos on an expensive floor for fear of scratches. According to him, he "wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered." Those red soles? He got the idea for those when he saw a girl painting her nails red. He grabbed the bottle from her and painted the sole of the shoe!
Of course at Our Friends' Closet, we have a great variety of shoes for every size and every occasion! You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to feel more confident, you just have to find the right shoes!
Size 6- $16
These Anne Klein heels are perfect for work! The wider stacked heel makes them easier to walk in.
Size 6- $26
These BCBG Generation peep toe pumps are also good for work (unless your office is super conservative), but they also double as great party shoes! The height and details make these pumps super fun, but the suede texture, and light brown color keep them on the more conservative side.
Size 5.5- $52
For those who are more adventurous and have better balance, these 5/48 beauty's are sky high and will make your legs look a mile long!
size 7- $49
We also have shoes for those of you who prefer a more western look! This Nashville girl says you can never go wrong when it comes to cowboy boots! These are made from great quality leather, and the subtle detail on the shaft make them perfect for everyday wear!
size 7- $9
Not all of us can handle the pain of heels everyday, and that is exactly why we have these leopard flats. Animal print is officially a neutral, which means this will pair beautifully with anything!
Lilly Pulitzer size 8-$69
We also have more traditional ballet flats if animal print isn't your style.
Kelly & Katie size 9.5 - $28
These heels will spice up any outfit! Perfect pop of color for the little black dress!
Via Spiga size 10- $99
If designer shoes are what you're after, we have you covered there as well. These Via Spiga riding boots are a classic and you'll be able to keep them forever!
Diane von Furstenburg size 8.5 - $49
If vintage is your style, look no further than these Diane Von Furstenburg flats!
YSL- size 6.5
We may not (currently) have any Louboutins, but these sandals are by the iconic brand Yves Saint Laurent. YSL also happens to be the brand that got in a legal battle with Louboutin over a pair of red soled YSL shoes!
Never forget the importance of a beautiful pair of shoes. Not only will they complete your outfit, they can also give you more confidence. The important thing about shoes is to make sure you can walk in them! Grace is a key part of beauty!
