a man's shoes

say a lot about him. now don’t go sliding down the gutter on this one because that is not what i’m getting at. just as it is for women, they are a way to accessorize. he may not recognize shoes as an accessory but by golly, they are. shoes are a way of expressing oneself, knowingly or unknowingly. they are also a necessary piece of apparel for most activities. i always seem to glance at men's shoes whether at church, work, or the gym. call it a hobby, a game, a diversion to occupy my thoughts- or even a fetish.

as an average single woman on a budget who carefully selects her shoes, and often, spends more on them than she should, i wonder if looking at a man's shoe collection would help me to find my match. 'show me your shoes', i'd say after the typical greetings and pleasantries. they would tell me a lot. is he an outdoorsman? a hiker? a climber? a trail runner? a man of the river? is he an athlete? a cyclist? a runner? does he play soccer, basketball or tennis? any biker boots? ;) what type of casual shoes does he wear? would i see jack purcells, new havens, or stan smiths cause it's a plus if i do. are his dress shoes fashionable yet practical because that would draw me in even closer. i'm totally sounding like a superficial freak but these are the thoughts i have entertained.