Studies show that the average woman currently owns 19 pairs of shoes and will own 469 in their lifetime. Of those 19 pairs, 5 are heels, 6 are sandals, flip flops, flats and wedges, 3 are boots and 5 are for special occasion, and are with a heel of at least 2″. Women will pay on average $53 for a pair of casual shoes and will spend $76 on a pair of shoes for those special occasions. While most retail sales have been down over the last few years, the footwear industry has actually seen an increase in sales. The special occasion is defined as weddings, office parties, first dates, clubbing and any other get together in that genre. So, the question many ask is “Why do women love shoes so much?” Here is what recent studies have shown:
- Mood Alterations: A research by psychologists has found that dopamine, the neurotransmitter in the brain that releases the feel good sensations we feel, goes up when we buy apparel. This high is compared to that felt when taking drugs and is justified as an item of need as we must wear shoes every day of the week. Another interesting fact is that when we buy shoes, a part of our brain which is called the collecting spot is activated This part of the brain is what makes many people buy and collect like items such as shoes.
- Elevated Height:Another psychological aspect of buying shoes is that when we buy high heels, our feelings of euphoria rise. One theory for this is that we associate height with power and and high heels definitely raise our status by making us taller.
- Physical Changes:Â When women wear shoes, they do have certain physical changes that take place. We stand taller, even in a pair of low heeled or flat shoes, our posture improves and our legs look longer.
- When Times Are Tough: Well, as the saying goes, when things get tough, women like to buy things. We do this for two reasons: it makes us feel better and it makes us feel as if things are not as bad as they seem. When we are able to buy a cute pair of shoes at a very reasonable price, we feel as if we have beaten the system so to speak.
Why Do Women Love Shoes So Much?
I love shoes as much as the next girl and over the years I have spent a small fortune. I think the reason for why do women love shoes so much is because they are so much fun to buy as well as to wear. I mean, we all know how shoes can totally change the look of an outfit, right?! Now that I am working from home and have this injured foot I am trying to heal, high heels are not in my future. Instead, I am looking for shoes that will be stylish as well as sturdy.
I was recently offered a pair of shoes from PlanetShoes.com and I decided to choose a pair from the Patagonia line. I chose the Better Clog Curve from Patagonia for its sleek design and sophisticated look. The full grain leather upper and the pigskin lining make these clogs fit like a beautiful glove. They are comfortable, lightweight, has a forefoot flex, a cushioned insole and the outer sole is of recycled rubber. I absolutely love how these shoes feel and look because they look great with a pair of jeans, a pair of dressier casual pants or a flirty dress. You can find the Better Clog Curve on PlanetShoes.com for $125.00, along with the many other styles and brands from PlanetShoes.com.   Planet Shoes is  partnering with Patagonia to support the World Wildlife Fund. For every pair of Patagonia shoes sold on PlanetShoes.com , Patagonia will donate $10 to the WWF. This initiative is called  Patagonia Advocate Weeks.
One USA reader will win a $135 gift certificate to be used at PlanetShoes.com
The Apple and Bee Bucket Bee Tote looks very nice!
My favorite product is – Art Creta 442 – gray
thank you
Naturalizer Egypt sandals
I like the Finn Comfort Byzanz 82542
I like the Jambu Dynasty in black and the Spring Step Demitria in brown.
I really like the Naturalizer Cyrus
LOVE the Camper Laura!
I really like the women’s Keen Whisper shoes
The Born Aruba sandals are so cute!
Skechers Bravo
I like the Sperry Top Sider Audrey shoes, because they look comfy. Thanks!
sperrys are the best
I love sperry’s 😀
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Sperry Top Sider Aurora
I have been wanting a pair of earth shoes since I worked at a shoe store 5 years ago, but never had the money for them. the Kalso Earth Shoe Cabo San Lucas 2 is SO cute! and its cheap enough that I can get my hubby a new pair of shoes as well.
I like the Born Ibra.
I like the Earth Buttonbush shoes!
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I like the Skechers Torrey
I love any of the sperry’s! I want them all! 🙂
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Ahnu Arabesque in Mood Indigo.
I love the Born Ibra that is on sale!
I like the Skechers Bella Ballerina Prima Princess
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NATURALIZER CYRUS
I like the Think! Aida.
I love the Fly London Yaff
the Cobb Hill Gwen
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/skechers-synergy-80883/17695/tc5
Clarks Artisan Aldea Joy!
The kelso earth shoe is adorable
i like the women’s eastland collette clog
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The Birkenstock Kairo
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
like the kids shoe Geox Jr Freccia Ball Junior
The kelso earth shoe is adorable
Ahnu Montara Boot
I love the Keen Clearwater CNX in purple.
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My favorite product is the Softspots Train shoes in denim
Thanks!
My favorite is the Dansko Jennie’s
Finn Comfort Charlotte 82766 in smog/jasmine
I love the Aerosoles-Well Wisher shoes. They are adorable! All of the kids shoes are so cute too!
fly london glaze
Earth Downeaster
One of my favorites is the El Naturalista Iggdrasil N096.
I like the propet travel walker II
my favorites are the fly london yaff
I love the Aravon Madison shoes.
I love the Kessa Grace shoes
i love the Born Crown Kathrin sandals!
I love the
Keen Kaci Slip-On
Item Code: 14106-119
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/keen-kaci-slip-on/14106/119
oh i love these shoes especially
Jambu Spin- Barefoot
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/cushe-koa-canvas/18333/119
cushe koa canvas shoes
So many styles to choose from – my fav today is Think! Dumia 88389 – Let’s see what tomorrow will be.
I like the Keen Emerald City Sandal. Of course, I’d probably take one pair of every shoe on the website, so it was definitely hard to choose a favorite!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
Jambi Ocean
CHOOZE Dance Kids
New Balance MT1010
I like the Ecco Flash Low Gladiator sandals. Thank you!
I like the Jambu Ocean sandals.
Bear paw Anne Sandals
i love the Clarks Originals Desert Boot Womens
I LOVE the Skechers Synergy
My favorite is the Dr. Scholls Rylan
Though it’s really hard to decide, I think the Spring Step Annatto clogs would be awesome!
Earthies Bindi
I love the Clarks Lexi Myrtle.
I love the Blowfish Nagoa womens shoes.
Keen Whisper Women
Dansko Pippa, so unique!
Oh Boy! I found lots and lots to love at Planet Shoes! One pair that really caught my eye is:
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/clarks-artisan-caslynn-lizzie/22136/128
especially in TEAL.
But leave me alone at their online store and I could easily fill a shopping cart in an hour!
So thanks for both the giveaway and the Intro!
Naya Maeve
I love the Propet Alta Tall Lace!
Bearpaw Anne Sandals!
My favorite product is the Merrell Frost Glove Waterproof Item Code: 18522-171
Merrell Bare Access Arc 2. they look very comfy
I love the Naya Hillary sandals
Thank you
I like the Naot Marakesh
, they are a little out of the norm for me but I seem to like them.
I love the Bearpaw Begonia shoes, gorgeous!
I like the Propet Travel Walker II.
I like the Naturalizer Juletta Boots. Thanks!
I like the Bearpaw Begonia sandal in pink.
I like the Ahnu karma shoe
I like the Naot nikau
Maybe the Timberland Womens Chocorua Trail with Gore-Tex® Membrane, I need some good hiking boots.
I love the Kalso Earth Shoe Prosper Vegan in the Baby Lime (16211-QL6)
I like the Earth Spirit Lynn . They look so comfortable.
These are my favs, been wanting some of these for a looong time: http://www.planetshoes.com/item/alegria-kayla-professional-print/17587/sd8 /Thanks for the chance!
I like the Camper Right Nina 21595 in black
I like the Ecco Rainer
my favorite is the Bearpaw Begonia
My favorite is the Olukai Paniolo in Dark Java.
I love the New Balance W3090v2
Bearpaw Begonia shoes!
EMU Australia Stinger Mini
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Love Dr. Martens Kara Mary Jane
the wolky hope shoe. ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the aravon kendall sandal
I like the Taos Deuce in black.
I know it’s not the season for them, but my favorite is the Haflinger Chloe shoes.
I like the Dansko Professional Cabrio clogs
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/chaco-z1-vibram-unaweep-womens/2893/sx5
…i need a comfy sandal, can’t do much better than this. thank you much.
i like the Born Belinda shoe
I’d love to get the Keen Kaci Slip-On in black! I need a good, stylish, slip on shoe!
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I like the Dansko Professional Cabrio clogs in cordovan.
I love love love the Reef Fanning sandals! I buy a new pair every few years and replace them only when they’re totally worn out. SO comfy!
one of the styles I like is the
Barefooters Classic Unisex
Item Code: 22554-QO2 .
thanks so much for a chance to get quality shoes!
i love the kalso earth shoe embrace!
love the Earth Spirit Maine sport shoes
The Ecco Sculptured 65 Sandal T-Strap
I really like the Blowfish Tacita
I like the Salomon XR Mission Womens shoe! 🙂
I like the artist I-dance 966 shoes
I like the Blowfish Nagoa
I like the Spring Step Avalon
Birkenstocks, the Arizona is my favorite!
Wedges of any kind.
i like the geox jr conny toddler
maha smooth
I love these BOGS!!!! http://www.planetshoes.com/item/bogs-mckenna/14250/157
I like the style Ahnu Karma
I like the orthaheel lola. I have gotten orthaheel before and they keep me from getting sore heels! 🙂
Clarks Artisan Millie Flare look nice
I also like the Better Clog Curve from Patagonia, very chic!
New Balance WT910
I love the Blowfish coco–even better that it’s a vegan shoe!
Fly London Ylva
I like the Chooka Floaters rain boots
I love the Clarks Artisan Millie Flare
Any of the earth shoes
I love the Better Clog Curve
keen whisper one
Clarks Wave Trek
Naturalizer Lulianna in Black
I like the earth exerwalk. I need the balance and support after my surgery and they look very comfortable! My girl scout troop are walkers! lol
The Fly London Yala Perforated is nice
I like the earthies bindi
I love the Bearpaw Begonia sandal in pink!
Kickers Sissi
Thanks for the giveaway!
sass
One of my favorites is the Clarks Artisan Evant Julie
New Balance WT910
Naturalizer Paco
aravon kendall sandals
Crocs A-Leigh Mini Wedge Leather $60.00 are the shoes I would love to get.
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/clarks-bloodhound/11773/x06
lov e the clarks bloodhound
Kickers Djibouti
my favorite are the Bog rainboots.
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/bogs-plimsoll-tall/18660/205
Spring Step Walk N Roll Lyric
I like the Naturalizer Ringo Sandal
Skechers Heavenly
Love these “born” loafers;
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/born-naura/22009/pk7
like these
Naturalizer Pengo
My favorite are the Earthies Bindi shoes in the Biscuit color. They are so cute! 🙂
I love the Bogs Rue Garden Shoes! http://www.planetshoes.com/item/bogs-rue-garden/23271/im7
Skechers Heavenly
i like the Ahnu Maia
I like: Jambu Canopy
I really like the danner rat for hubby for me vintage shoe company erin
I love the Skechers Heavenly 22156. I have been looking for something like this for summer. I haven’t had any luck in stores, so if I don’t find some soon, I might just order from here.
I like these flats! http://www.planetshoes.com/item/crocs-huarache-flat-women/22536/qm8
Love the OTBT Park Hills flats
I like the Chocolat Blu Cam 2. Thanks! hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com
earth spirit lynn
My favorite is the Merrell Luxe
Item Code: 14187-191
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I love the Kalso Earth Shoe Prosper Vegan in Baby Lime color.
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love the Bear Paw Begonia sandals
I love the oxfords!
I love the Dr. Martens Vegan 1461 3 Eye Gibson in purple!!!!!
I love the kickers helite sandles. Fun and a little fancy!
I like the Kicker Uma
Keen Kaci Slip-On in Forest Night
i like Jambu Bath Barefoot
Would like to have the Keen Clearwater CNX. Love the look and style of Keen and I need sandals! 😀
Nice earthy design
Barefooters Kilkee
I really like the earth downeaster both in the black and the brown!
I like the Ahnu Karma
Propet Travel Walker II
The Pistil Ranger Hat in Brown
I like the earth breeze in spice!
winit
Born Bulena wedges <3 love
loving their Art Creta sandal 440 #22360-792
I dearly love the Fly London Yala Perforated
Birkenstock Mayori
inalak at msn dot com
sketchers bobs ballerina flats
I love the Jambu ones! Cute!
Naturalizer Norma
I love the Born Crown Layla in peach and pink. SO PRETTY!
I’ve been wanting the white Bass Glenna Oxfords since I saw them last month!
Thanks for the opportunity1
Jambu Tidal Terra Marine
I am crazy about the Birkenstock Arizona Birkibuc in peacoat!
I want Clarks Artisan Kessa Nora
The Dansko tasha sandal
I like the Keene Petrol Twilight shoes
Earth Spirit Classics Elaine…nice!
I love love love the Naya Brittany in tan! (:
the Kalso Earth shoe
I like the bearpaw begonia sandal
I really like the Bzees Boardwalk.
I’d love a pair of Sanuk Scribble sidewalk surfers
I like the Propet Chickadee women’s mary jane shoe.
I like the earthies in biscuit
I love the Born Bulena wedges.
i love the sketchers bobs ballerina flats
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/kickers-romeo/30378/144
My favorite are the New Balance MR940. Thanks!
Naya Zenobia
Love me some (kids) Dansko Jill in Cherry patent + REALLY LOVE (wemons wedges) colorful Blowfish Tacita & also like VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail Mesh Women and I just realized with my 3 picks, your right! Women DO love shoes!!!
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/new-balance-w940v2/17663/326
new balance W940 running shoes
VivoBarefoot Jay Men is a nice shoe
YOU KNOW THAT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PICK ONE FAVORITE! I love Miz Mooz Seeley
lov ethe Privo Vapor Mist
The Chaco ZX/2 Unaweep Women’s looks comfy
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/keen-whisper-women/4909/qr4
I like the kicker’s nantuket in dark red
The North Face Back To Berkeley Low Down
New Balance W3090v2
My favorite is the Sanuk Castaway .
Kickers Helite
I would like to try the Barefooters Classic
Any of the Jambu’s!
love the Propet Travel Walker II
I love the Cushe Hyper-Lite Lace.
Clarks Artisan Caslynn Lisa
Keen Harvest Mary Jane in mimosa look like a fun spring shoe.
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/skechers-bobs-global-welfare/17710/tg8
New Balance MR940 for my hubby!
Think! Tradi
Love the Teva Rivera!
They have so many adorable shoes. I love the OTBT Bushnell Wedges in Desert.
I love the Dansko Sam shoes! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/earth-gale/22483/qf3
very nice shoes!
I LIKE THE NoShu Bali Ballet Canvas SHOES 🙂
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I love the Sperry Top Sider Katama
My favorite are the Teva Rierva Wedge Strappy.
I like the BZees by Naturalizer Boardwalk
My favorite:El Naturalista Contradicion N222
My favorite item is http://www.planetshoes.com/item/rieker-62877-regina-77/22703/119
Thanks for the chance
I love Naturalizer Carmen shoe
Columbia Techsun interchange III men
I like the Naturalizer Norma in white
I like the Pearl Izumi athlectic shoes for men.
Propet alta slide shoe
Thanks! Janna JOhnson jannajanna@hotmail.com janna@feedyourpig on gfc
I love the men’s Ecco Cancun sandles. I’ll take size 11 please 🙂
I like the Spring Step Walk N Roll Lyric
I like the earth crosswind. But I saw A LOT of very cute shoes!
I love the Born Kinney!
the cassia sandals are awesome
CASSIA SANDALS ARE A WINNER.
I like the Sanuk Shuffle.
I like the Taos Spirit!
I like the Clarks Unstructured Un.Jasper
Clarks Unstructured Un.Surf
I love the Cassia sandal.
I like the bearpaw begonia sandals
i like the Ryka Dynamic athletic sneaker
love the Clarks Artisan Millie Flare sandal
Kalso Earth shoe Envision are cool
I like the http://www.planetshoes.com/item/clarks-wave-whisk/11763/322 as a casual, every day sandal. Look comfy!
I love the Cassia sandal.
Fly London Yakin
Item Code: 12652-ko9
I like the
I love the OTBT El Reno booties in all three colors~
the Danner Fort Lewis 600g black
Kickers Heroine in red
Cobb Hill Natasha
love Kalso Earth shoe Envision
The Purple Everybody Magro
annabella @ centurytel dot net
Travel walkers.
i like the earth gale sandal
My favorite is the Earth Willow Women’s Sandal in Regal Red.
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Hello, my favorite is the Kalso Earth Shoes. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I like the Cushe Urban Safari Boutique Sneak
I like the Bearpaw Begonia.
i like the haiku hobo bag
I like the Acorn Chinchilla Bootie II Women Vegan Slippers
Kalso Earth Shoe Insignia
I absolutely love the OLovesM Lola handbag!!
Ecco cairo
I love this bag
Anuschka Crossbody Hobo
Item Code: 13033-by0
Any sandals and sketchers.
I like the Clarks Rockie Lo GTX, and my daughter likes the Clark’s Maxi Cedar. She usually gets her way. So if I win, she gets new shoes.
oh my gosh! i saw many, many shoes that i would love to have. i would really like to have the lilac color Propet Travel Walker Slide.
Earthie bindie shoes for sure. I was going for a bag and before I got to the next page I notice this and I loved it.
I like theWomen’s Naturalizer Pengo in red
I love the fly-london-penn. very pretty!!
How do you expect someone to pick just one pair of shoes when you are a person that looks shoes what a great site if I have to pick jusy one I like the fly london yakin
kalso earth shoe is amazing
I like the J41 Forest in brown. I have noticed this style of shoe is getting more popular and they look so comfortable for your feet.
Born Emmy for my mother in law 🙂
like the cobb hill heidi
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/spira-odyssey-women/11247/v67
I like the Earthies Bindi shoes..very cute, and I love the color!
My favorite are the Pikolinos Alcudia sandals
I like these sandals: http://www.planetshoes.com/item/blowfish-sucra/22373/qb0
It is VERY hard for me to find WW shoes ANYwhere but online. After decades of getting LARGER size to attempt a fit- I discovered I only needed WIDTH. Oh what a revelation! Oh what comfort! I would buy Propet Chickadee instantly if I win this!
I like the Cushe Sierra sandals
Tough choice! If cornered 🙂 I’d have to go with the Anhu Arabesque flats. Very nice! ~Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
These boots are to die for http://www.planetshoes.com/item/chinese-laundry-riding-hood/21668/nv9
I like the Cobb Hill Heidi
I like the Skechers EZ Flex Whip It 22256 in Black Multi & Aerosoles Bectify in Black Zebra.
Art Creta 442
I like the Born Emmy for my wife. Thanks!
Ross Olson
I love the Born Emmy shoes!
My favorite is El Naturalista El Viajero!
I love the aerosoles-lemon-plush sandals
Kaslo Earth Shoe Enthuse
Great-looking shoes!
I love the Fly Flot Arasha in purple!
Born Helga boots
Timberland White Ledge Mid Waterproof
I like Keen Whisper women
I love the Earthies Bindi flats.
i love earth downeaster shoes!
Clarks Wave Wheel
I found a beautiful shoe called Earth Caraway /PlanetShoes.com http://www.planetshoes.com/item/earth-caraway/22473/119
Assuming you are asking about shoes, my favorites are anything comfortable, and boots/shoes that look great with period specific clothes and costumes. Specifically, right now I am looking for black leather knee high boots to wear with my kilt.
I love the aerosoles-lemon-plush sandals
I just love the shoes you’re wearing in the photos. In fact, I’ve got another page open looking at them! And I think I will buy them.
Bass Sharon
Sandals
I like the Orthaheel Relax
Item Code: 21465-nj9 in Dark Grey Zebra
sandals
I love the Kalso Earth Shoe Fawn. They look so comfortable, but nice, too.
Aerosoles Flashlight
clog
I love the Acorn C2G Lite Ankle in dark chocolate!! Cute!!!
Ecco Vibration II Toggle
http://www.planetshoes.com/item/el-naturalista-el-viajero-n268/22576/aa0
keen newport h2
dont have a fave yet, just recently got my first pair
I love Earth shoes and am looking at their new line. I like Innovate and Enthuse!
I like the Camper Allegra 21746 .
Sorry, I can’t! There’s too many that I love!
Gentle Souls Blinque
Rafters Breeze Wedge
I like the El Naturalista Contradicion in Trufa Vaqero
Ecco Vibration II Toggle.
Gee, you might as well ask which child is my favorite 😉 I love shoes too, and I cannot wear heels either, or shoes with backs. Lucky for me, flats and mules are abundant and cute!
I just LOVE El Naturalista Wakataua N433 Item Code: 8061-205 in green
I would try the Aravon Kala clog
As I have bad feet and shoes are hard for me to buy, my favorite would be one I just couldnt pick to try. But I would try the Patagonia clog you chose because the heel height is right, the toe rounded enoughthat it looks like it wouldnt squeeze the babytoe, and still has a nice look for a comfort shoe. Thnx! E
I am loving the Crocs Huarache Flat Women in Ocean/Oyster
Better Clog Curve
I like the Anhu Karma.
My favorite is the Cobb Hill sandal.
My favorite is the Dingo Harness – Womens .
hschonrock at yahoo dot com
Adore the Propet Journeys 🙂
I love the Cobb Hill Bridget Boot
El Naturalista Croche N960
Color: Antique Green
Size: 38 (US Women’s 7.5 – 8.0)
El Naturalista Croche N960 – Antique Green
Qty: 1
$135.00
I like the Born Venetia in Panna Cotta Silver
I like the Sperry Top-Sider Angelfish!
Love, love the El Naturalista Vereda N789!
So many nice ones, it is hard to choose. I like the Born Jacqui women’s sandals.
I like Earth Crosswind in Alpaca
Finn Comfort Sacramento 2924
The Earth Vista sandal is my favorite!
I like the Bearpaw Highland Boots
The Naot Mikaela sandal is my favorite. 🙂 Thank you.
Mary Jane
I love the Spira Stinger 2 Women athletic shoes. These would be wonderful for walking.
I’m in love with the Ryka Influence in Detox Blue!!!
I love the women’s bearpaw isla shoes!
I like the Ahnu Montara boot
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I love the Art Creta Mary Jane Shoes! I LOVE SHOES!
I like the Naturalizer Paco in bridle brown!
I like the Earth Crosswind.
I like the Propet Journey
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I love the Born Crown Gayla in Black!
Wow, I can’t believe the results of that study! I have 5 pairs of shoes, and the only “heels” are my cowgirl boots!