Ten Shoes I Can Absolutely Live Without

So, I don’t like to discriminate when it comes to shoes but there are certain styles that just….irk me.

I know most of my posts are about shoes that I love, so I thought I’d change it up and let you guys in on a couple styles I don’t love so much. And I’m not judging anyone who wears any of these shoes, but I’m just personally not a fan. If you love your clogs or your toe shoe then all power to you. Like I’ve always said your style is your style and if you feel fabulous and comfortable than that’s fine with me! I just thought it’d be a different kind of post to poke a little fun at some shoe styles I…may never understand.

1.)    Clogs.

Okay, like I said in my last post I’m just not feeling clogs. They have no back, yet they have a front…I just don’t understand it. Why would someone create half a shoe? Not only that, but the noise that clogs make when people walk in them drives me absolutely crazy. I get that people can be lazy sometimes but you can’t pick up your feet? I can’t stand walking behind someone wearing clogs. They don’t walk, they shuffle. I’m pretty sure basic physics don’t allow for the arch of a foot to be able to pick up a heavy bottom of a shoe that’s not even connected to the back of your heel. Flip flops are similar except that they’re usually lighter and although they still can make that annoying shuffling noise, they’re definitely not as unattractive as clogs. Plus all I can think about are those nasty wooden Dutch clogs that just honestly need to be burned in a giant bonfire.

2.)    Crocs.

I get why Crocs were created and that’s fine. If you’re on your feet for long shifts at a hospital or a restaurant, I get it. If you’re a gardener, then okay. If you have trouble fitting into other shoes because of a foot problem and crocs are comfortable. then it’s acceptable. But I just can’t understand when anyone else just wears crocs to make a fashion statement. To me, crocs are similar to my ugly work shoes. I wear them because I need to, not because I think they’re cute and they go with my style. I think the material of crocs really bugs me too. That weird comfortable rubber just seems strange to me. And the stickers! I almost forgot about the stickers that people sometimes put on crocs to bedazzle them. Why someone would think their rubber shoes need a smiley face or a butterfly sticker is a very odd concept to me.

And the worst of all crocs has to be the ones with fur lining. There are HOLES in your shoes, why on earth do you need a fur lining around them? Are you wearing them in the snow? You are aware they have no back right?

3.)    Ankle cuff sandals. 

  

Sandals are for when it’s hot out. You don’t want your feet trapped inside socks and shoes all summer and so people wear sandals. It’s a carefree feeling to have your toes exposed and exploring the world. Finally breathing! That’s why I find is bizarre that girls want their ankles wrapped in a legwarmer sock strap attached to their sandals. And a lot of the time the material doesn’t seem bendable. Looks like half sandal, half leather boot. I also just find the shape of them to be weird. When they’re just sitting there is looks like a leg is already in it…they support themselves…ghost feet.

4.)    Platform flip flops.

No, no, no. These are the one style of shoes that I just can’t even accept under any circumstances. A little bit of height when it comes to sandals is okay, a small platform is fine but then you see those platform sandals that are like 5 inches high. Why someone would create a thick sole that is the same height is beyond me. The whole point of added height is to elevate yourself, to make your legs look longer and your body leaner. If only the heel is elevated and the toes arch down then the body can create the appearance of being taller and thinner, but if your entire foot is simply raised a few inches then you’ve done nothing for your body other than give yourself a few more inches on a height chart. Platform heels are different because they give you the height and the angle…it’s like the best of both worlds. But platform sandals just don’t do anything for a woman’s body. They’re heavy and ugly. Plus they remind of the shoes that kids in the 90’s, yes I’m included, wore in like 4^th grade when they were trying to be tall and “cool.” Sorry, but most women that I see wearing these are guilty of a few other “that’s too young for you” fashion faux pas.

5.)    Toe shoes. 

Talk about creepy. Yes, I love shoes but that does not mean that I love feet. And I definitely don’t want to see anyone’s toes in little slots. It just reminds me of toe socks, which freak me out to no end…I’m not sure why each toe needs it’s only little compartment. I just find these shoes scary for some reason. Whenever I see someone wearing them I just stare at their feet. Those aren’t shoes. They are weird toe socks with a thick sole. Sure, they’re probably good for hiking or for the arch of your foot or whatever else people think they do for you, but to me I would have to say fashion over comfort on this one.

6.)    Furry boots. 

No, it isn’t okay to wear a dead animal, or anything that looks like it, on your feet. I’m all for a little bit of fur embellishment when it comes to boots, especially on the inside…sooo toasty warm…but these boots honestly look completely ridiculous. I can’t even tell if you have feet. When people wear these it looks like they have some weird hair disease that ate their feet…or some evil slippers decided to attach themselves and grow up the legs of their wearer.

7.)    Stripper heels. 

I’m all for height when it comes to heels, but let’s not get ridiculous. Not only are these shoes tacky, and remind pretty much everyone of strippers, but they are dangerous! When people wear these they sure are putting a lot of faith on their ankles and toes and it’s definitely not natural to be that high. Might as well wear ones with a coin slot in the platform so you can make a little more money while you’re at it.

8.)    Velcro shoes.

 If you’re under five or over eighty, then okay. But other than that, just stop.

9.)    Heels that tie up the leg. 

I don’t mind sandals or wedges that have a cute little tie around the ankle where you can make a bow. Those are acceptable. What are not acceptable are the heels that tie up to your knee. Why you would ever need to wrap a shoe laces that much around your leg to keep it attached seems very odd to me. It seems like the shoe would probably be fine without it and personally I don’t think it adds anything in terms of the body or for fashion.

10.)  Gladiator sandals. 

I know I may get a lot of backlash for this one since these shoes are in right now, but I personally don’t like them. I think it’s just way too much going on. I have small feet anyway so whenever I’ve tried these sandals on, my feet become lost in all the interweaving straps. I just think they drown out small feet and over exaggerate bigger feet. They’re just not very flattering when it comes to the foot.

There certainly are other shoes I’m not crazy about, but I just wanted to share my opinions about a few that I’m just not a fan of. I just wanted to change it up and I hope I didn’t offend anyone because it was all in good fun.

If you love it, then wear it and be happy! Simple! Who am I or anyone else to judge?