Ladies, here's what your shoes say about your personality

What you wear, especially your shoes, can actually reveal a lot about your personality. You might not judge a book by its cover, but sizing up a person by their footwear may at times work just fine. Studies have found that shoes reflect the owner’s personal traits and, if observed closely, can convey some useful information about the wearer.

In short, your shoes can reveal if you are a confident and outgoing person, or have a laid-back and casual approach towards life. A careeroriented woman, who has a strong feminine side, is more likely to opt for heels, especially stilettos. On the other hand, women who do not really care about others’ opinions and prioritise their own comfort are happy to flaunt flat ballerina shoes or sneakers wherever they can. Ones who like pointy-toed shiny footwear are apparently more ambitious, while those who prefer wedges could be the playful ones with a love for retro style.

Choosing to wear these easygoing monochrome ballerina flats suggests that you are a kind and grounded person. For you, comfort is more important than making style statements. It’s about being girly and, at the same time, being understated and basic. You are someone who believes in a bit of fantasy while staying in reality. If you choose to wear ballerina flats, you probably are modest, focused and prefer to look intelligent.

If you like wearing heels daily, even when your professional setting does not demand a certain level of formal attire, then you surely are all about feminine charm. Stilettoes and kitten heels are elegant and speak about sleek modernity. It also reflects your confidence and willingness to take risks in life. Heels reveal that you are poised, glamorous, open to conversation and not socially awkward at all.

These undoubtedly scream delicate sassiness and are about being flirty and feminine. These must be worn with confidence but look best on people having a delicate and dainty foot structure. Otherwise, the straps could be uncomfortable and would look uneasy.

You are an agreeable outdoorsy person who wants to stay active and on your feet throughout the day. Flat sandals are the mark of a someone who is all about being no-nonsense, g rounded and, at the same time, casual in your approach. For people choosing to wear flat sandals, utility and comfort is the key. It’s all about nurturing the basics.

Reflecting a happy-go-lucky and comfort-loving personality, flip-flops are best worn indoors or while vacationing.

Even the most expensive flipflops will narrate a luxe holiday vibe. If you wear flip-flops out of context, you could be viewed as a person who is not serious about things in life.

These, of course, add height, but without the discomfort of stilettoes. They are sturdy and the chunky base uplifts the torso. It suggests you are strong-headed without being a conformist. Wedges and platforms have a dash of retro appeal, which is a mix of playfulness and statement styles. These shoes suggest that you are more about comfort and, instead of balancing over stilettoes, you’d rather focus on keeping out unnecessary fanciness.

You are not someone who gives much thought to personal style and fashion. Trends do not mean much to you. What matters is affordability along with comfort. You believe brands cannot define who you really are. On the job front, you are organised, goal-oriented and hardworking. You like wearing shoes that keep you comfortable and can help you move around swiftly.

If you are into espadrilles (they are made of canvas or cotton fabric and have a flexible sole made of esparto rope), you are likely to be styleconscious, with an effortless casual touch. This high-maintenance, wellkept shoe usually belongs to a conscientious type of person. If you love wearing these, you are likely to be someone who wants to showcase an exotic vibe of a glam diva but with a tad bit of relaxed undertone.

With inputs from fashion designer Aniket Satam, clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany and celebrity stylist Eshaa Amiin

Do you love wearing limited-edition sneakers or ones priced at more than 10-15k? Well, you are looking at making a statement and are not only aware of the latest trends, but also do not mind spending a bomb on shoes that mean something to you. You are a versatile person willing to experiment and want to stand out in the crowd. You are also energetic and ageless and serious about achieving your dreams.