Which Shoe Style Are You?

By: Amanda Monell

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

When fashionistas create an outfit, they set a mood from the top of our perfectly styled head to our pampered toes. But what about the rest of us? Sure, there are times our shoes are spot on with whatever we're planning. But then there are the days when our pants are too short, our heels are too chunky and it's literally the last clean pair of clothes in your wardrobe.

With so many styles to collect, it isn't a surprise that you could pick up a pair of shoes to set a mood for any occasion. Are you feeling super sexy? If so, you'll probably want to step up your look by rocking a stiletto while you hit the club with your friends. Going to a garden party to celebrate an older relative's birthday? You probably want to wear a pair of sensible pumps or demure ballet flats to celebrate in style. Hitting the beach? You'd definitely want to make a splash wearing a pair of comfy sandals or flip flops.

Even with all these styles, you probably tend to gravitate towards one over the others. We're betting that's your shoe twin. So let's see what kind of shoe you are.

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On average, how much money do you spend on shoes a year?

Over $700

Under $200
Around $500

Between $500 and $700

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Would you consider yourself a shoe addict?

I don't think so, but I'm not sure.

No
Yes

I'm more of a bargain hunter than a shoe addict.

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Where do you typically buy your shoes?

At a department store

Online
At a shoe store

Any of the above

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Everyone knows that summertime means that it's open toe shoe season. Which of these shoes would you wear in the summer?

Peep-toe pumps

Flip flops
Any of these sound good!

Sandals

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No one likes showing nasty toes during the summer. What kind of pedicure would you get?

I'd get a bold color.

Maybe something with a little shimmer
I don't wear open-toed shoes.

I would get a French pedicure.

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How many pairs of shoes do you have?

Over 20 pairs of shoes

Around 20 pairs of shoes
Maybe 15 pairs of shoes

Around 10 pairs of shoes

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Would you be able to navigate around a bar wearing platform shoes?

Of course

Not at all
If I practiced, I would.

I could, but it wouldn't end well.

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When you slip on your favorite pair of shoes, how do you feel?

Sexy

Prepared
Relaxed

Confident

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What kind of shoes do you wear when you go to the gym?

Walking shoes

Minimalist shoes
Cross trainers

Court shoes

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You know that pair of shoes you save for really special occasions? Where would you wear them?

Date night

Beach day
Fancy vacation

Life it too short to wait to wear shoes you love.

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Everyone knows that the 1990s were an era of chunky-heeled shoes. Would you ever wear a pair?

No

I guess it would depend on the style that I liked.
Sure

I did, and they were fabulous.

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While browsing in your favorite store, you come across a super cute pair of shoes. However, you don't have the money to buy them. What do you do?

I wait until payday. If they're still there, then it's meant to be.

That's what credit cards are for!
I go home and try to find the money.

I convince the sales clerk to put the shoes on hold until I get paid.

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What kind of socks do you tend to wear with your favorite shoes?

Ankle socks

I don't wear socks.
Athletic socks

Knee socks

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Do you think you could wear flip flops in the rain?

I wouldn't wear flip flops anywhere.

Yes
No, I would probably trip.

I would probably hurt my toes, but I could probably navigate it.

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Oh no! You're getting ready to grab a pair of shoes when another customer grabs the last pair in your size. What do you do?

I look for a different style.

I convince them that another shoe would look better on them.
I check to see if they have it at a different store.

I look for it online.

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If you had to loan your shoes out to someone, who would you want it to be?

No one touches my shoes.

My bestie
One of my parents

My sibling

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Many times, accents make a pair of shoes stand out even more. What accent would you love to see on your shoes?

Little bows

Fancy beading
Colored laces

Tassels

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Did you own a pair of Mary Janes when you were younger?

Yes. However, the minute I scuffed them, I hated wearing them.

Yes, and I protested wearing them every time.
No

Yes, and I was able to keep them clean.

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Would you ever wear boat shoes?

Sure

If they came in a good color, sure.
Only if I were on a boat

Absolutely not

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It's time to chill. What kind of slippers are you planning on wearing?

Kitten heels

Bunny slippers
Slipper socks

Any of these

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Whoo-hoo! You just won a trip for you and a friend. How many pairs of shoes are you packing?

Probably two pairs

It depends on what we're planning to do
Probably four of five pair

Maybe two or three

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You're part of a wedding party and the bride requests you wear the ugliest pair of shoes on the face of the Earth. What do you do?

I lie and say that I couldn't find my size.

I wear the shoes without any fuss.
I whine about wearing the shoes but still do it.

I wear the shoes for the exchange of vows but then change into something else during the reception.

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Have you ever bought a pair of shoes you didn't like because you wanted to donate some money to a charity?

No, I only buy shoes that I like.

Yes
No, because I donate money to another charity.

It depends on what the charity is.

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How often do you polish your favorite shoes?

Once in a while

Never
Only if they need it

All the time

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Do you scuff your shoes after you purchase them to prevent yourself from slipping?

No, because I purchase pads to deal with that kind of thing.

No, it isn't necessary.
No, my shoes come with plenty of traction.

Yes

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Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that weren't your size?

Yes, it was an emergency!

I have done it once or twice.
No

It depends on how big of a difference there was.

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When you buy a new pair of sneakers for the gym, arch support is extremely important. Do your favorite pair of shoes have great arch support?

No, but they look pretty.

No, but they're still comfortable.
Yes

They have adequate arch support.

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How long did it take to break in your favorite pair of shoes?

I'm still breaking them in.

Not very long at all
I broke them in while wearing them for the first time.

It took a couple of wearings to break in fully.

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Nothing hurts more than getting a blister because of your new shoes. How often does this happen?

It's happened once or twice.

It doesn't happen at all.
It depends on the socks I'm wearing with them.

Every single time.

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Do your favorite shoes come in bright colors?

It isn't common for them to be brightly colored.

Sometimes they do.
They only come in bright colors.

No

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