Shoes for Less: Expensive Doesn't Mean Better
You don't have to spend an arm and a leg for a great pair of shoes.
Aug. 14, 2007 — -- Summer is almost over and many are preparing to update their autumn wardrobes and prepare for back to school season.
An essential part of any look may ride on what you wear on your feet. But you don't have to break the bank to look chic.
"When you buy an expensive shoe you are paying for a name, for advertising, for the designers' costs," according to Lucky magazine special projects director Allyson Waterman. "Less expensive doesn't mean less quality. What's most important is comfort. Just because you see an expensive shoe doesn't mean it's cut for your foot and the same can be said for an inexpensive shoe."
Lace Up Oxford
It's a masculine shoe with the feminine high heel. The most versatile shoe of the season, it works with pants and skirt.
Tip: Match tights to shoe
Where to Get Them: Forever 21, $26.80
Ankle Boot
It can change your look. Rock 'n' roll looks very edgy this season. A young and fresh look.
Tip: Pair with your skinny jeans
Where to Get Them: Grey Flat Boot, Payless, $32.99
Red Cuffed Boot, Metro 7, Wal-Mart, $18.97
Mary Jane
This shoe is super feminine and can add a jolt of color to your wardrobe.
Tip: Pair with a full skirt
Where to Get Them: Red Patent Double-Strap, Forever 21, $18.80
Black Suede Bow-Tie Platforms, Isaac Mizrahi for Target, Target.com, $29.99
Rounded Point
This shoe has the sex appeal of a pointed toe, plus the comfort factor. Pointy toes can be too harsh.
Tip: Perfect for the office
Where to Get Them: Purple Patent Pump: H&M, $29.90
Faux Skin Pump: Isaac Mizrahi for Target, Target.com, $29.99
Bright Flat
It's the perfect transitional shoe, before it gets too cold and you still are wearing a bare leg. It's the perfect style to have fun with color and embellishments.
Tip: Great with cropped pants
Where to Get Them: Green Patent with Stones and Bow: Soda, sodashoes.com, $34.00
Purple Suede with Cut Out: Old Navy, Oldnavy.com, $19.50
Pointy Toes
Never fear, pointy toes are not going anywhere. Whether it's flats, wedges or high pumps, this toe shape is back again.
Tip: Pointy shoes lengthen legs so they look great with flowy minis
Where to Get Them: Green Satin Stiletto: Delicious, Joyce Leslie, $19.99
Brown/Bronze Patent: Abaete for Payless, Payless.com, $25.00
For more fashionable fall styles check out Lucky magazine.