I have to admit, I'm not a shoe addict! I only own the 'necessary' ones.
So here you have a little overview of what I consider 'essential'..
some inspirations:
# riding boots: brown, black
- material: leather
- favorite brands: Frye, Aigle, real riding boots (equestrian shops)
- my tips for buying: - don't go to small in sizing
# biker boots/ankle boots: brown, black
- material: leather
- favorite brands: Ash, Buffalo, Belmondo, Topshop, Isabel Marant, Shoe shi bar
- my tips for buying: /
Sources: Pinterest
# Wellies/rain boots: olive, black, blue
- material: natural rubber
- favorite brand: Hunter
- my tips for buying: - loose fit
# Ballerinas: black, nude
- material: leather
- favorite brands: Office Shoes, Gabor
- my tips for buying: - you shouldn't slip out of it while walking
- always have blister patches with you!!!
Source: Pinterest/Office Shoes
# Sneaker: white, blue, red
- material: cotton
- favorite brands: Converse, Superga
- my tips for wearing: If you wear them bare feat, make sure you disinfect them
or wear foot powder!
- washing tips: - don't use detergent
- only wash with cold water (otherwise glue will go yellow or damage)
Source: Pinterest
# Sandals: black, brown, nude
- material: leather
- favorite brands: Sam Edelman, etsy shops(NikolaSandals...), Office, Birkenstock,
Ancient Greek, K. Jacques
- my tips for buying: - only buy online if you know your size
- try them on!!
- sole of the sandal shouldn't be too big/small for your feet
Sources: Pinterest
# Pumps: black, nude
- material: patent leather
- favorite brands: Ravel, Minelly, L.K. Bennett (very expensive: Louboutin)
- tips for buying: - try them on before buying!!!
- I prefer them to be round in the front
Source: Pinterest
# Espadrilles: striped, black, print, bordeaux... (various colours)
- material: cotton
- favorite brands: Toms, Asos, from spanish shops (the cheapest)
- tips for buying: - usually 1 or 2 sizes smaller than your normal shoe size
(even if it seems a little tight- they're going to widen by wearing)