For our modern purposes there are two kinds of footwear shopping: Need-shopping and want-shopping.

NEEDSHOPPING

From “my shoes got lost” to “I need workboots for a job that starts next week”, assuming you have “A” pair of shoes, everyone finds themselves shopping essentially because they NEED. The need-shopper is in need of a two-footed solution pronto. They may even leave the box at the store and walk directly into oncoming life.

WANTSHOPPING

Food-clothing-shelter perspective: Shoes can be both clothing and shelter. May your shoe’d-up feet go and get the food. We hope you have at least ONE decent, properly-fitting pair. “Our fundamental shoe needs are taken care of, now I want some _____________”. This way, any shoe beyond one’s needs can be a luxury and you may keep the box as a memento*.

• empty shoe boxes make great storage for spare computer, phone and TV cables !