Do a quick search on the internet and these will definitely come up. And in response to articles like [ this ]...
1. Ugg boots
I has them.
In fact, I has TWO! (had a black pair too but chucked 'em cos they're too worn out).
I cannot live without my Uggs in winter because my feet get freakin cold easily. These babies keep my tootsies deliciously warm and cozy! They can look kinda cute too when worn with shorts or tights.
2. Crocs
I has them.
Both in the Classic and Santa Cruz.
My Santa Cruz loafers are soooo comfy and versatile. These shoes have been with me everywhere- from the muddy mosh pits of Tiësto to the hawker stalls of Clementi in Singapore. They are dirty and smelly and frayed, but I love 'em to death. Definitely one of my favourite pairs of shoes! Usually nobody even realizes they're Crocs.
Now the rubber clogs, on the other hand, are used only and STRICTLY for limited/specific purposes-
1. Gardening
2. Taking the trash out
3. Family bonfires
4. Fishing in the summer
5. Going to KFC/Mc Donald's (drive-thru only)
6. Driving to/home from futsal sessions, when I'm too lazy to wrestle my tight socks off
I cringe whenever I see a well-dressed girl in a shopping mall with her feet adorned in hideously chunky pink clogs.
Love those silly little Croc buttons tho (Jibbitz, I think they're called). Mr. Crab is my favourite :)
3. Jellies
I has them.
And no I do not think my Kate Spade jelly slings are anywhere near "UGLY". They're lovely and pretty and can be perfectly dressed up or down. I sometimes wear them to work in the summer, or pair them up with cute shorts or a skirt for going out.
4. Gladiators
I has them.
Great for when the weather's too hot for boots, or when I need something edgier to spice up an otherwise boring too-girly outfit.
5. Birkenstocks
I has them.
In terms of chio-ness, mine are a bit boring (I always buy my stuff in boring colours cos I like to be able to mix n'match them with everything else) but I've seen some of my friends rock Birks in different styles and patterns and colours, and they pull em off perfectly!
I honestly don't think they look too bad at all. Plus in terms of comfort, these cannot be compared to the many pairs of Havaiianas I own that look good but hurt my feet when I walk in them for too long because of the lack of arch support.
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Point of this post?
I love shoes...
But I believe that comfortable footwear should never be compromised. Yes comfy shoes are generally uglier shoes, but this doesn't mean they should be completely banned from the face of the earth.
Let the "fashion gurus" scorn and scoff. Who gave them the right to? Why do we listen to them in the first place? I believe that if you choose styles and colours that are versatile, pair them up with the right outfits and wear them on appropriate occasions (no Uggs at a job interview, please), you could make any type of footwear work for you.
So save those heels for a special occasion, give your feet a break and slip into something comfy! Happy feet make for happy people :)
