Start off outfit on right foot with perfect shoe

Fashionab-Lee

Even if the shoe fits, it doesn’t necessarily mean you should wear it. Shoes should be masterpieces for your feet.

There are four key categories of shoes: practical, fun, casual and dressy. Tennis shoes are the epitome of practicality, as they can be worn for everyday wear and exercise. Try Pumas, Lacoste or Nike Shox — or even better, get them customized online at nikeid.nike.com. Sneakers also are a good option for going to class or lounging around.

Fun shoes always are the most exciting to buy because they let your personality shine. This season, it’s okay to look short since flats finally are hip. A pair of sequined or beaded flats look great with cuffed jeans. Round-toe pumps also are all the rage, and they’re more comfortable than their pointy-toed counterparts.

A remedy for spicing up a monochromatic wardrobe is to get creative with the color of your footwear. Try a canary yellow or hot pink pump. Also, textures — crocodile (faux, of course) or satin — instantly add glamour. Ignore the masses of UGG knockoffs in department stores and opt for a pair of moccasins, the latest craze.

Dressy shoes are ideal for work, interviews and days when you feel like getting gussied up. Guys should try slip-on leather loafers, preferably in black. Nothing can cause a hottie in a suit to crash and burn more quickly than pairing a suit with atrocious shoes.

As for the ladies, an elegant pair of black pumps can’t be anything but wonderful. Pumps look great with suits, skirts and even formal dresses. For a chic variation, try a pair in tweed or a pair adorned with a bow.

Socks also come with the shoe territory. I suggest buying socks that not only are attractive, but also will keep your tootsies warm and dry.

Shoes can make or break the outfit. After all, would Prince Charming had wanted to find Cinderella that badly had she had ugly shoes? I think not.