Shoes have existed for several centuries. The earliest shoes were recorded around 7000 BC. While they were originally used for their functional purpose of protecting feet, since then they have become a symbol of fashion, status and decoration. They are also a symbol of culture and tradition. The right kind of shoes can boost our self-confidence. Shoes were originally made of materials such as wood, bark, papyrus and straw.
Today plastics, rubber, leather, jute and petrochemicals are used to make shoes. Shoes come in many varieties and at all price points:

1. Kitten heel pumps
If you want the style and look of a stiletto but without the height, then Kitten heel pumps are the answer. Sleek looking, they fit perfectly on any outfit. Prolonged use of stilettoes lead to many heel and foot related problems, so the short heels of the Kitten heel shoes provide welcome relief. These low-heeled shoes come in many styles such as sandals, evening shoes, wide-width, with or without ankle straps etc. Some of the top brands that sell these shoes are Michael Kors, INC Concepts, Kenneth Cole, Nine West and Calvin Klein.

2. Metallic leather loafers
Beautiful shoes that make a statement when you wear them. Very comfortable and can look perfect on a variety of outfits. These shoes are made of leather but have a shiny metallic look on them which gives the feel of wearing metals such as gold, silver, Rose gold, bronze etc. on your feet. These shoes are a must-have for your wardrobe. There are many shoe options available with designer brands such as Tod’s Group, Kate Spade, Valentino, Gucci, Prada, Michael Kors and others.

3. Espadrille sandals
These sandals have a very airy, summer look. The rope based sole, which is the hallmark of Espadrille shoes, gives it an earthy look. The upper of the shoe can vary vastly. These sandals can have a casual as well as a sophisticated look. These shoes are better suited for non-formal occasions. A host of design houses like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Steve Madden, Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch have created very fashionable shoes of this variety.

4. Platform sneakers
Platform sneakers give the perfect feminine touch to shoes that are inherently masculine. The thick sole gives it a bit of a rugged look but also provides a lot of protection to your feet. They look phenomenal when worn with shorts, capris and jeans. They are the perfect shoes when doing some light athletic activity. Fila, Nike, Adidas, Converse, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita and others offer some great looking designs in this variety of shoes.

5. Chain details heels
The name says it all! These shoes have chains on them and are trending very hot right now. They look glamorous and wearing them will make you feel like you are wearing jewelry on your feet. These heeled shoes are a perfect match for evening dresses, prom dresses and wedding/bridesmaid dresses. The chains can be embellished on the shoe or can be featured as anklet straps. The metal on the shoes gives a very stylish look that will turn heads wherever you go. Gucci, White House Black market, Stuart Weitzman, Jimmy Choo, Bottega Venetta, DKNY are just some of the brands that you can look at to buy these trendy shoes.