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Study Says Your Shoes Reveal a Lot About You: What Kind of Shoes Do You Usually Wear?

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Do you live in your worn-out Converse? This may reveal your age, income, sex and what kind of girlfriend or boyfriend you are, according to a new study. After reviewing photos of boots, flip-flops, lace-ups, loafers, sandals and sneakers -- the most common type of shoe submitted in the study -- people were best at figuring out a person's age, sex and income, the "Today" show reports.

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"Age, gender, and income are usually pretty 'visible" characteristics [from shoes], so it's not surprising that observers picked up on them," study researcher Dr. Angela Bahns, an assistant professor of psychology at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass., told "Today."

But researchers were surprised that study participants could also guess whether a person had "attachment anxiety" based on his or her footwear, meaning, how worried a person is that his or her close relationships will abandon them. How can you tell if someone is a clingy girlfriend based on what kind of sneakers she is wearing? Shoe upkeep (or lack thereof) may reveal if you are laid back or more of the nervous type. Something to keep in mind next time you polish your shoes!
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  • Heisenberg 2012/06/14 19:07:04
    Boots
    Heisenberg
    +12
    Jack boots for stomping on hippies.

    jack boots

    Just kidding...I don't stomp hippies...don't want to scuff my boots.

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  • Jay 2012/07/31 22:19:08
    Sneakers
    Jay
    +1
    My vans are my babies :3 Although I do love my combat boots....
  • Sachikø-the-shy-kunoichi 2012/07/31 00:51:51
    Sneakers
    Sachikø-the-shy-kunoichi
    Flip flops, converse or vans (:
  • ANGEL of DEATH 2012/07/30 19:21:20
    Sneakers
    ANGEL of DEATH
    Converses mostly high tops some ankles
  • yogamartial 2012/07/30 18:47:29
    Lace-ups
    yogamartial
    One's that fit and don't cost the earth
  • Vieuphoria 2012/07/30 18:38:27
    Lace-ups
    Vieuphoria
    I wear Skate Shoes. Wasn't sure what that came under. Mine have holes in... can't afford a new pair at the moment. Once I've paid my deposit on my new uni accommodation I will be able to buy shoes.
  • Bulbasaurus Rex. 2012/07/30 18:35:38
    Sneakers
    Bulbasaurus Rex.
    My red or black Converse :3
  • Akilian 2012/07/30 18:34:24 (edited)
    Sneakers
    Akilian
  • NakedRei 2012/06/29 16:30:22
    Sneakers
    NakedRei
    I've pretty much given up on wearing shoes, but when I did I preferred sneakers.
  • P. Sturm 2012/06/29 03:36:08
    Boots
    P. Sturm
    If I have to stand up much. I've got more titanium screws in my legs than bones, (in number not weight).
  • Hothooves 2012/06/26 08:25:30
    Boots
    Hothooves
    Platform boots and occasionally high heels.
  • ladyvoldemort 2012/06/24 22:11:40
    Sneakers
    ladyvoldemort
    Most of the year, I live in my Converse. But, during the summer, I wear flip-flops and flats most of the time.
  • Michelle 2012/06/23 03:52:56
    Sneakers
    Michelle
    Skate shoes, mostly. But boots when it gets really cold out and sandals when I wear shorts/skirts.
  • sol 2012/06/23 00:32:01
    Sneakers
    sol
    Nothing but DC's dc shoes
  • Mj PINKYFINGERDOWN 2012/06/21 18:14:54
  • Flowerangel71 2012/06/21 05:31:10
    Flip-flops
    Flowerangel71
    I live in nice and cozy warm Florida. I mostly use flip flops or sandals. Even my Hi heels are opened toe. I occasionally use sneakers. Depends on the weather and climate in the State.
  • TURTLE 2012/06/19 17:23:27
    Flip-flops
    TURTLE
    whats the diference between flip flops and sandals
  • 22rexy22samo 2012/06/19 15:49:11
    Flip-flops
    22rexy22samo
    almost all of the time i wear flipflops but i also wear boots.  flipflops
  • BoardinOK 2012/06/19 13:16:48
    Lace-ups
    BoardinOK
  • BoardinOK BoardinOK 2012/06/19 13:18:59
    BoardinOK
    I damn sure don't wear these ugly shoes...Addidas screwed the pooch on these that's for sure. It's going to cost them some money.
    addidas slave shoes
    I googled "slave shoes" because lots of people are calling them that. Ugly and distasteful.
  • TURTLE BoardinOK 2012/06/19 17:24:54
    TURTLE
    those are terrifying
  • BoardinOK TURTLE 2012/06/20 14:20:24
    BoardinOK
    I know right? I thought it was a joke, then I Googled them. lol
  • Sar-Mack (Yes, i'm doing th... 2012/06/18 22:19:22
    Sneakers
    Sar-Mack (Yes, i'm doing this.)
    There old & comfortable. >.< Stop staring.
  • Rie~ 2012/06/18 20:24:28
    Sneakers
    Rie~
    converse and flip-flops :D
  • strange_armour 2012/06/18 18:09:39
  • Kat Thirt33n 2012/06/18 17:11:22
    Sneakers
    Kat Thirt33n
    +1
    Converse and Vans are my life....and my combat boots
  • Amelia 2012/06/18 16:29:45
    Flip-flops
    Amelia
    wooop!
  • MX9 2012/06/18 15:30:51
    Flip-flops
    MX9
    and converse and some boots :P
  • ~writersblock~ 2012/06/18 13:02:39
    Flip-flops
    ~writersblock~
    and Boots
  • Dzeeng 2012/06/18 07:17:29
    Loafers
    Dzeeng
    +1
    I hit wrong button,Sandals
  • Miles 2012/06/18 03:10:47
    Sneakers
    Miles
    +2
    sneakers are the most versatile
  • larry stewart 2012/06/18 01:28:55
    Sneakers
    larry stewart
    +1
    Why do STUPID Kids go crazy OVer shoes
  • ali 2012/06/18 00:52:23
    Flip-flops
    ali
    I go to the beach a lot
  • Diva Eva 2012/06/18 00:43:12
    Sneakers
    Diva Eva
    +2
    I dont go ANYWHERE without my converse on!! I love them to death!!!
  • Julia Anne 2012/06/17 23:16:32
    Flip-flops
    Julia Anne
  • Sar-Mac... Julia Anne 2012/06/18 22:20:20 (edited)
    Sar-Mack (Yes, i'm doing this.)
    +1
    Those aren't flip-flops... >.<
  • Julia Anne Sar-Mac... 2012/06/19 01:45:56 (edited)
    Julia Anne
    I wear flip flops, kitten heels, and Oxfords. Just showing you what else I spend my life wearing. Probably should of mentioned that but I didn't feel the need to.
  • Sar-Mac... Julia Anne 2012/06/20 14:55:07
    Sar-Mack (Yes, i'm doing this.)
    +1
    I see. Okay
  • nikkiroo 2012/06/17 19:12:01
    Boots
    nikkiroo
    cute boots are the way to go up her in Washington!!! utilitarian boots
  • ellencalvo 2012/06/17 18:25:14
    Sandals
    ellencalvo
    Crocs, to be specific. They are way comfy
  • ajracestables1 2012/06/17 18:11:58
    Sneakers
    ajracestables1
    I like to run alot.
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