“You can tell a great deal about a man by the shoes he is
wearing,” was advice I was given by my grandfather when I was a young woman. At
first glance it may seem trite, but I promise if you heed my advice it will
save you hours of heartache and frustration.
For those of you who think I’m telling you to look at his
feet for that reason, I need you to pause
right now. That is a myth! The size of his shoes only tells you the size of his
feet. His shoes on the other hand can tell you something about his financial
status, but not everything. Just like shoe size doesn’t really reveal anything,
neither does the price of the shoes. For example if his shoes are expensive it
might mean that he has disposable income, but it could also mean that he
prefers style over substance. In other words he might be frontin’. What you
want to look for is quality. Unlike women who will trip around in painfully
uncomfortable shoes because they either match our outfits or just make us look
so darn sexy, most men won’t spend much time in uncomfortable shoes and make
sure they protect their feet. It’s like this: a man with money may wear hand
crafted Italian leather, while a man with no money, but a lot of potential,
will wear the best his money can buy.
But it’s not just about craftsmanship; It’s also important
to pay attention to style. Men who wear conservative shoes are usually solid,
respectable men. On the other hand men who wear weird, trendy, brightly colored
shoes often have perversions. You don’t have to believe me, but be prepared for
a night of kinky sex and a hoarse throat from asking over and over again: “you
want me to do what?” if he takes off a pair of canary yellow gators before
crawling into bed with you.
Another thing you want to look for is cleanliness. A man who
doesn’t take the time to polish his shoes isn’t going to take the time to do
the little things that are important to you. If his shoes are dirty and scuffed, say goodbye to flowers and little acts of kindness. If the man you’re into
wears athletic shoes all the time, he might not be ready for a mature
relationship and could possibly have some issues with responsibility. Consider
this: even NBA players leave the Nikes in the locker room sometimes.
Obviously this isn’t scientific, but it’s served me well. To
all my male readers: please let me know what you think by writing a message
below. Ladies, I haven’t forgotten about you: I want to hear your thoughts, too.