What Your Shoes Say To Guys

Sky-high pumps and cool-girl boots, but what do guys think of them? Expect some obvious reactions and some major curveballs as you flip through our recent dude survey.


Super-trendy shoes can translate as costumey. "Ninety percent certain this woman was thrust into the city via a time portal, suddenly teleported while training for the very first Greek Olympics."

Ultra-girly shoes are sweet in (almost) all the right ways.

"I hate her rom-coms and obsession with flourless chocolate cake, but I love everything else about her."

It pains him to look at your sky-high pumps.

"Could that be her hand in the shoe? Maybe it is her hand in the shoe. Ankles just don't bend that way."

Low heels reveal your true shoe preference.

"She's put-together at work, but on the weekends, she loves to change into jeans and a T-shirt. She looks hot either way."

Black boots and bare legs look hot. But not in the way you're thinking.

"Undeterred by the weather, this girl is going to rock a winter no matter what—even if she ends the day in a pool of her own sweat."

Brightly colored shoes get you noticed.

"She's the first person on the dance floor."

Makeup-color heels are always pretty.

"I dig the way her shoes match her lipstick. Her beauty sneaks up on you."

Your "commute shoes" can look out of place.

"Great job matching her cab, not so much her outfit."

Barely there sandals say "beach goddess."

"She wishes she was on a Hawaiian vacation, but the park will have to do for now."

Socks + sexy pumps = identity crisis.

"The black heels are 'downtown' sophisticated, and the socks are schoolgirl cutesy. I'm confused."

Fashion-forward wedges spell fierce.

"She's either from the funkiest village in Holland or owns her own paint-by-numbers shoe shop. Either way, this girl knows how to have a good time and isn't afraid to tell you to your face."