Shoes and Cars are a Window into Personality

Italian writer and shoe design analyst Andrea Silvuni claims that you can tell a people's personality by the kind of shoes they wear and the kind of car they drive. 

“In the same way Chevy Bel Air’sChevrolet Bel AirUnited States of America, 1957 > present2 photos
stood for luxury and power and showed you were doing well, rocking your Italian designer heels will reveal your inner power and provide others a window into your personality. No matter the type of shoe, there are always reasons behind that choice and how they convey who we are and what our mood is," said Silvuni.

Flip-Flops are similar to urban city cars like a Smart Fortwo or Chevrolet SparkChevrolet SparkUnited States of America, 2009 > present28 versions
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. They show that a person laid back, untraditional and open to new experiences. 

Ballet flats and pumps are cars like a VW PoloVolkswagen Polo Gen.5Germany, 2009 > present247 versions
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. They are comfortable everywhere, reliable but free of frills. 

A brogue is conservative, reliable and trusting. They are like a mass-produced sedan like the CamryToyota Camry 8 Japan, 2011 > present18 versions
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. They might not be very stylish, but they are fit for almost anything. 

Sneakers are young, light and fun. According to Silvuni, they are like a compact SUV like the Opel MokkaOpel Mokka Gen.1Germany, 2012 > present55 versions
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. 

Stiletto heels are aggressive and sexy. They are the sports car of the shoe world - not very usable but very attractive. 

“Digging deeper into the anatomy of shoes and cars, we are able to identify many engineering commonalities. Advances in automotive and tire technology inspire footwear designers to develop rubber soles that help you grip the sidewalk on a rainy day and protective waterproof shoe coatings that can be found in vehicle seat materials," said Silvuni.