Shoes for College: The 5 Pairs Every College Woman Needs
Today I’m compiling the ultimate guide to shoes for college –– and you’ll be surprised at how few shoes you actually need.
I have to say, I love shoes. Even coming up with JUST five pairs for this list seemed insane! But after thinking hard about what I – and you – truly need, I finally narrowed it down.
Think of this as a capsule shoe wardrobe for college. These five styles should cover just about every college situation, from class to parties to job interviews.
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It’s tempting to blow money on all sorts of shoes, but if you have these few pairs, you shouldn’t need more. So without further ado, here are the five pairs of shoes every college girl needs in her closet:
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Class/Everyday Shoes
Products: Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Lift Hi-Tops – Free People, Loafers – Princess Polly, New Balance 574 Sneakers – Bloomingdale’s, Birkenstock Sandals – Urban Outfitters, TOMS Flat Mules – Nordstrom, Birkenstock Clogs – Birkenstock, Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers – Nordstrom
Choosing casual shoes to wear to class every day is hard, so here are three requirements to keep in mind when shopping for your everyday shoes for college:
- Comfort: When you’re walking to and from class, your main concern should be your ability to do so in comfort and without incurring an injury (or blisters!).
- Versatility: Choose a shoe that goes with most of your clothes. Black, white, and neutral hues will give you the most versatility and have more staying power than trendy colors or prints.
- Weather: Your shoes should be adaptable to the primary weather concern of where you go to school. Obviously, if your area has polar opposite weather, this may mean adapting this rule to fit.
Casual sneakers are my #1 shoe pick –– they are the comfiest option, work in all weather and seasons, and go with just about any outfit! You simply can’t go wrong with a pair of sneakers to walk across campus in and they are the ultimate go-to shoe when you don’t know what other shoes to wear.
