Some wear shoes as the statement of their outfit, some to blend in and be the balance of their outfit, and some just wear them because, well, they need to wear shoes. 

Everyone prioritizes their shoes differently. Decorative, or protective, the shoe family stays vibrant and open to people’s interpretations of it.

“I wear Heely’s because I think they’re really fun. I think they are more of a personality quirk for me, although I can’t wear them in school, which is upsetting.” – freshman Stella Latimer

“I would say my shoes are more of an expression. I have always loved shoes. My family knows me for having a lot of different shoes. So I think shoes are very fun, and they really make the outfit.” – math teacher Camille Pinkerton

“My shoes are more of an accessory to my outfit. I like matching my shoes because if I’m wearing colorful shoes with an outfit that has more muted colors, then it’s kind of weird because then the focus would be all on my shoes.” — sophomore Destinee Cooper

“I think shoes play a big part in people’s personalities. I feel like they do express my personality because they are very unique and different. If I am wearing a black outfit, I like to wear colorful shoes.” — sophomore Mikah Herzberg

“Honestly, I use shoes as both a way to express myself and how I feel, but also it has to work with the outfit because it just looks cool.” – junior Haly Washburn