Since the dawn of time, women have had a fascination with shoes of all kinds – high heel, low heel, kitten heel, peep-toe, closed toe, stiletto, sandal – the list goes on and on! Many theories have been put forward as to the reason behind the female fascination with footwear – the confidence that is instilled when a pair of new shoes are slipped on, the boost to the self-esteem when we step out in a pair of pretty pumps, the way they make women feel.
Shoe Love
Personally, I love shoes because like most women, my weight fluctuates from time to time and my favourite comfy jeans suddenly aren’t so comfy anymore, but my shoes whether they are flat, wedge or heel…they always fit me no matter what – always with me, like a good and faithful friend. And, it would seem, I’m not alone – many celebrities, fashion designers and fashion icons have espoused their love of the shoe and in doing so, have uttered quotes which have become extremely popular, all over the world.
Shoe Quotes
Having come across hundreds of quotations, in my opinion, these are the top 10 shoe quotes of all time –
- “You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.” — Christian Dior
- “A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman.” – Christian Louboutin
- “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” – Marilyn Monroe
- “Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.” — Christian Louboutin
- “I wouldn’t take it as a compliment if someone looked at one of my shoes and said, ‘Oh, that looks like a comfortable shoe.’ There is a heel that is too high to walk in, certainly. But who cares? You don’t have to walk in high heels.” — Christian Louboutin
- “I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes” – Oprah Winfrey
- “A woman with good shoes is never ugly.” – Coco Chanel
- “How can you live the high life if you do not wear the high heels?” – Sonia Rykiel
- “I did not have 3,000 pairs of shoes; I had one thousand and sixty.” - Imelda Marcos
- “Shoes must have very high heels and platforms to put women’s beauty on a pedestal!” – Vivienne Westwood
Words of wisdom
Some of these quotes are witty, some insightful, others are thought-provoking but the one common thread between them is that they all display their deep affection and love for the humble shoe. These shoe quotes have been used time and time again by people the world over as little gems of wisdom to be dropped into a conversation or used in an article or essay.
Why not write down your favorite and tape it somewhere you will see it every day? Whatever you do, hopefully you have enjoyed reading them as much as we had compiling them.
Niamh O’Hara is a part time blogger and full time shoe fanatic from Dublin, Ireland. She wrote this article on behalf of Fitzpatricks Shoes who are one of Ireland’s leading shoe stores.
