Your Guide to Owning the Best Footwear
As they say, a woman can never have too many shoes. Shoes do not only serve as protection to your feet, but your choice of shoes is a means of personal expression. A pair of shoes, when right, can add glamour and style to any outfit, while the wrong pair of shoes will surely ruin it. Whether you want shoes, boots, casual, sandals or sneakers, here are some guidelines to follow when choosing your shoes.
Fit and Size of Footwear
The fitting and the size are probably the most important factors to consider when choosing shoes. The fit and the size determine the comfort the footwear will provide. The length of your foot, as well as the width and arch, will determine your shoe size. Note that sizing changes from one brand or manufacturer to another, and sizing standards differ between country to country. Knowing sizing standards are very important especially when shopping for shoes online.
Choice of Shoes for Men and Women
Who's your favourite designer? Pilot stock a huge range of footwear from the likes of Hudson Footwear, Superga, Lacoste Trainers, Nanny State, Volta, Schmoove, Replay, Journey Shoes, Paul Smith Shoes, Maians and Diesel. Whether you want shoes, boots, brogues, pumps, moccassins, brogues, loafers we have them all in a range of leathers and fabrics. There are actually 5 categories where shoes belong to depending on the occasions they are appropriate.
Dress Shoes
These shoes are best for those formal occasions, corporate wear, office attire and school uniforms. They are best worn with a well-groomed suit, a nice tuxedo, a pair of trousers, or a gorgeous cocktail dress.
For men - includes wingtip, loafers, lace-ups and patent leather shoes
For women - includes stiletto heels, normal to high heels, and flats
Casual Shoes
These shoes are worn everyday for outdoor comfort.
For men - top siders and loafers
For women - ballet flats, wedges, loafers, doll flats
Boots
Worn either for fashion, profession or comfort, boots are a must have in every shoe closet.
For men - cowboy boots, engineer, hiking, winter, rain boots
For women - ankle-high boots in suede or leather, knee-high boots, winter, hiking, and rain boots
Athletics
These are shoes you wear for exercise, sports or even travel.
For men - classic rubber shoes, sporting, men's sneakers, running, fitness, soccer shoes, and so on
For women - women's sneakers, running, sporting and fitness shoes
Sandals
This type of footwear is ideal for those hot summer, care-free days and those relaxed days at the beach.
For men - closed-toe sandals and flip flops
For women - strappy sandals, flip flops, heeled or closed-toe sandals
Footwear Every Man Must Own
Here are four shoes that are must-haves in every man's shoe collection:
A pair of fancy dress-up shoes - No, a pair of dress-up shoes is not only meant for grooms walking down the aisle. They are also meant for interviews, corporate events, and formal gatherings. A good classic pair of black leather lace-up shoes would last you decades so you will have one ready when the occasion calls for it.
A casual pair of sneakers or loafers - During those days when you don't have to look your best, you would still need a pair of casual footwear that will make you look presentable. Stick with black, earth and neutral colours that can coordinate well with any outfit.
General-purpose hard-core boots - A pair of manly boots never run out of style. For those weekends of fixing at the garage or those trips to the woods, an all-purpose work boots are convenient.
Sports-worthy pair of athletic shoes - Comfortable and supportive shoes must be part of every man's shoe wardrobe. You will need these for those occasional workouts at the gym, for walking or jogging around the block, or even for travels where you will do a lot of walking.
Must Have Shoes for Women
Footwear for women comes in an overwhelming number of styles and colours. You can have just as many shoes as you want (and can afford), but your shoe closet will be incomplete without these varieties of footwear:
Low-heeled black pumps - Every woman must own a pair of comfortable low-heeled black shoes. They are simple enough to go well on any outfit, on any occasion - whether for a business meeting or a formal event.
Neutral pumps - When black pumps seem to not look well, neutral pumps will come to your rescue. Go for earth and neutral colours like beige or rust, and you'll do just fine.
Casual flats - Casual days call for casual flats. They look well with jeans, legging and skirts - and virtually all casual outfits.
Sophisticated high heels - No piece of footwear can match the sophistication offered by posh high heels. If you want them to look good with most of your outfits, stick to neutral tints like brown or silver.
Comfortable sneakers - Your shoe closet must also include a pair of sporty sneakers. You will need them for taking strolls, for days at the gym, or for those quick walks to the grocery.
Picking Out the Right Pair of Footwear
When it comes to shopping for shoes, there is strictly no single "best" pair. The right shoes to buy would depend on one's needs and preference. Most people shopping for shoes would only rely on taste - whether it fits or looks well, or whether it matches their outfit for that special night. This is generally acceptable for shoes that you don't wear everyday. But if you want a pair that will last you through hours and hours of walking, or even exercise, there are many other factors to consider. You will have to consider the shape of your feet, the surfaces where you walk or run on, your weight, your biomechanics, and many others.
There are a wide variety of shoes to choose from. Whether you are buying one for a specific occasion or if you simply want to add to your growing shoe collection, there are various factors to consider when making a choice so you can make the most out of your hard-earned money. For the most comprehensive collection of shoes, there is no resource that can match what can be provided by Pilot Clothing.