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# Shoe Personality Charts
This Guide Determines Personalities Based on Shoe Preferences

By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-personality-charts-this-guide-determines-personalities-based-on-shoe-p
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379373/Infographic-What-Your-Favorite-Pair-Of-Shoes-Says-About-You/) & [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/what-your-favorite-pair-shoes-says-about-you)

Zulily created this unique shoe personality infographic, which attempts to determine various personality types based on personal footwear preferences. While shoes are often noted as being a female's number one accessory, this chart depicts more than just stilettos.

The infographic is a playful way to connect people with their shoe personality. For example, the chart reveals that those who like [clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bae-clog) are always on the go. Another example describes that the type of person who prefers ballet flats loves to dance and does not need a stage to bust a move.

Shoes are rarely overlooked and because they are a common piece of the average wardrobe, it is realistic to say that each person has their preferences. Whether this chart is accurate or not, the humorous approach [footwear psychology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pattern-50) adds a playful aspect to fashion.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Footwear Psychology:** Opportunity for businesses to explore the intersection of psychology and fashion by creating products and services that cater to individuals' unique shoe preferences.
- **Shoe Personality Analysis:** Innovation potential in developing technologies or apps that analyze shoe choices to determine personality traits and provide personalized recommendations.
- **Humorous Fashion Infographics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create engaging and entertaining infographics that connect fashion and psychology, enhancing consumer engagement.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can leverage footwear psychology trends to offer personalized shopping experiences and curate shoe collections based on customers' personality preferences.
- **Market Research:** Market research firms can gather insights from shoe preference data to better understand consumer behavior, preferences, and segment their target audience.
- **Psychology Services:** Psychologists and therapists can incorporate shoe personality analysis as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth, offering unique services to clients.

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