What does a person's shoes say about them?

“Style — whether they care about how they look.” Male, 29

“Shoes can show the responsibility level of an individual, how hard one works and even what may be important to the wearer!”  Female, 49

“Uncomfortable feet set the mood for the day.” Female, 44

“How professional they are, how well- styled they are and what they can afford.” Female, 25

“I don’t care what they say as long as they are comfortable and somewhat modern.” Female, 37

“Nothing.” Female, 32

“Everything.” Female, 40

“It reflects professionalism in the workplace. Outside of work, a person’s footwear reflects their personality. For example, shoes that are scuffed or worn reflect someone who may not care, athletic shoes suggest an active person, very high heels reflect someone more caught up in appearances versus comfort or practicality.” Female, 51

“Depends on the dress code. But nice shoes stand out, which in my opinion make people more outgoing and confident.” Female, 34

“A person’s shoes makes a loud statement about who they are and what kind of life they lead.”  Female, 39

“Mine say my feet are comfortable and stylish.” Female, 60

“It tells others whether or not they are seeking their approval.” Male, 37

“I’m a strong believer that shoes show a certain character, even in my field of work. Dirty shoes show a strong work character.” Female, 50

“It shows their personal style even when [their] clothes cannot.” Female, 30

“I think you can tell how a person approaches life by how they treat their footwear. Those with clean, well-maintained footwear seem to be go-getters and hard workers. Those with run-down, neglected footwear seem to be the ones who take short cuts and don’t care about customer service as much.” Female, 52

“A person’s shoes can tie a whole outfit together. It can make or break a first impression.” Female, 20

“What they do for work, how hard they work, [and] if they care about their safety or appearance.” Male, 51

“I don’t judge people by their shoes. If it’s comfortable to be on your feet all day, wear what you want.” Female, 42

“Their shoes most often reflect their personality: Someone who wears very expensive dress shoes consistently is not likely to be someone who would [get] their hands dirty at a moment’s notice, while someone who wears athletic shoes is seen as more adaptable and up for anything.” Female, 45

“They have to be clean and shined. It says a lot about how you care about yourself. You cannot have a great outfit and ugly shoes.” Female, 51

“If the style is a mismatch for the rest of one’s attire, it could speak of indifference or over-concern.” Male, 54

“I think it usually tells you if they prefer comfort over style, if they’re a risk-taker or like to stick to the same things.” Female, 40

“I would say they reflect your overall persona. Being a runner, I like comfort and function since I have a casual dress code. I’m also a more casual personality, and my shoes reflect that.” Male, 38

“They say EVERYTHING!! Shoes tell someone a lot about your attitude and interests.” Female, 31“It describes their personality more than you would expect.” Male, 30

“Work shoes are for work. Anything else speaks to your style.” Male, 42

“A person’s shoes say a lot about the look they’re going for. If you’re wearing business casual with sneakers or scuffed-up shoes, it doesn’t seem like you’re trying to be as polished and it makes the entire aesthetic a lot less formal.” Female, 28

“Shoes say a lot about a person’s style and their personality. I look at people’s feet a lot. I always want my shoes to coordinate with the rest of my outfit.”  Male,27