shoes-on-pedestalGentlemen searching for a romantic gift on Valentine’s Day should skip the trite chocolates in favor of footwear. After all, British shoe designer Vivienne Westwood famously said, “I like to literally put women on a pedestal.” Put your woman on a pedestal by selecting a pair of shoes tailored to her wants and desires. Buying shoes is also a good gift option because it is easy to make sure you have the right size for your Valentine’s Day surprise. When your valentine is not around, look in her closet to determine her shoe size. Then browse her shoes to get an idea of the styles and heel sizes she feels comfortable wearing. Do not select a pair of shoes that stray too far from colors and styles featured in her current collection. If your valentine is environmentally conscious or vegan, steer clear from shoes that use leather or animal fur. When in doubt, seek advice from one her friends to select the right pair of sexy shoes.

aldo-red-valentines-shoesConsider complementing your gift with your planned activities for Valentine’s Day. A romantic night of dinner and dancing requires an evening wear shoe. Evening wear shoes usually feature a heel and embellishments such as jewels and bows. Browse shoes by Steve Madden, Aldo and Nine West for affordable evening shoes. Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik are classic choices for luxury heels. However, if you have daytime Valentine’s Day plans, give your lover a casual pair of shoes. Casual shoes include athletic shoes, canvas shoes and sandals. Puma, Adidas and Toms each offer a range of trendy footwear. Camper and Clarks are noted brands for leather walking shoes and boots. You can also simply look at shoe brands your valentine already owns and buy a pair in the newest line or in her favorite color.

pink-bedroom-slippersYour options for Valentine’s Day shoes are not limited to shoes your girlfriend or wife wears outdoors-cute slippers are another way of saying “I love you.” If you want to spice things up in the bedroom, give her bedroom slippers with kitten heels. Many lingerie and adult stores offer fetching slippers for a romantic night indoors. For a more subtle approach, buy lined slippers from brands like Ugg or Muk Luks to hug her feet throughout the winter. Simple ballet-style slippers by Isotoner are a fashionable and economical choice for women who live in warmer climates or in houses with wall-to-wall carpeting. Giving shoes as a Valentine’s Day gift is a practical way to show you care.