Shoes might be the most important pieces of your outfit. Having the right shoes can make you feel, and look, amazing, but they can also do the complete opposite. This is why picking the right shoe is very important. Because shoes aren’t the cheapest things out there, and since we’re all broke college students, this makes it even more important to pick the right shoe. Before buying your shoes there are a few things that you should do.

First, do your research. This doesn’t mean spend hours and hours online, searching through every shoe website, but it does mean look to see what is out there and know exactly what you are looking for. If you are looking for gym shoes, know your brands and where you can get them. Hibbit Sports at the Flint Hills Mall would be a great place to look! If you are looking for casual shoes, know what type of style you want and where you can find them. Shoe Sensation at the Flint Hills Mall would be a good place to start. Whatever you are looking for, make sure you know roughly what you want and where you can get it. This will save time for when you’re ready to actually go shopping.

Next, know your budget and your style. Know how much you are willing to spend and what style or color you want. There are so many different styles and colors out there, which can make knowing what you want that much harder. One tip to buying shoes is buying something that matches many outfits. There is nothing worse than dropping a bunch of money on a pair of shoes that you can only wear with one specific outfit. Stick with neutral colors and that can match with most of your wardrobe to make your buy that much more satisfying.

Also, make sure you try the shoe on before you buy it! Even if you are planning on buying the shoe online, that’s fine, but try and find a local store that may sell the shoe in a different color or style. You don’t want to buy a shoe and put it on to find that it is the most uncomfortable thing ever. So make sure you try it on so you know it feels okay. Comfort is such an important factor. If you are going to spend your money on something, you want it to not only look good but also feel good.

In a couple of weeks, I will be writing about boots that are in style this season so make sure to check back so you can find the perfect boots for this lovely fall weather!