Fun & Famous

the 12 best quotes about shoes

For everyone who just bought shoes that are too small/too big / too expensive

There they were. A pair of Isabel Marant boots… The perfect height (you know about my obsession with calf length boots), the perfect heel (not too high and a little thicker) and with a cute little fringed tassle to add that dash of festival to your every day.

Our sales director Daniëlle had to have them. And so did I. But there was one slight problem. They only had a size 40 and a size 37 left. And Isabel Marant shoes always have a small fit (French, remember) so you’re always supposed to buy them one size up. I have a size 37, so I actually needed a size 38, and Daniëlle is a size 38, so she would need a 39.

As greedy as we were, Daniëlle tried on the size 40. “If I add four extra soles and stuff in some cotton pads, they’ll be fine. I’ll take them,” I heard her say to the sales woman as she handed me the size 37. I didn’t have to say anything, my face said it all. Too small. “But I have to have them,” I could hear myself thinking.

Women and shoes. Too small, too big, too high, too wobbly. It doesn’t matter. We have to have them. Hence the reason I decided to bundle up the 12 best quotes about shoes. So you know you’re not alone in this.

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

I can’t concentrate in flats – Victoria Beckham

– Carrie Bradshaw

If your hair is done properly and you’re wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything – Iris Apfel

Keep your head, heels and standards high – Lola Stark

Men tell me I’ve saved their marriages. They’ve spent a fortune on my shoes, but it’s cheaper than a divorce – Manolo Blahnik

Life is short, your shoes shouldn’t be – Brian Atwood

 – Cinderella

How can you live the high life if you’re not wearing the high heels? – Sonia Rykiel

I would hate for someone to look at my shoes and say; ‘Oh my god, they look so comfortable’ – Christian Louboutin

The real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet – Christian Dior

Amen.