DON’T FALL PREY TO THE BASELESS SUPERSTITIONS, SHOES INDEED MAKE THE BEST GIFTS AND HERE’S WHY.

If you’ve grown up in Asia, you’ll know about the taboo of giving shoes as gifts. According to the Chinese superstition, gifting shoes is supposed to jinx a break up or separation between you and the recipient, metaphorically making someone ‘walk away’. However, there is no scientific significance to it and hence making it nothing but a cultural faux pas.

Superstitions aside, shoes make great gifts, especially when you want to express your sincerity to your loved ones. Who else other than the closest ones around you would know your shoe size, or actually bothered to have found out? That alone is a plus point. Besides, there are 3 major reasons why you should toss those ‘shoe-superstitions’ out the window.

1. IT’S PRACTICAL

Work boots are a practical look that is great for handling all of the challenges that you might face in a given day. It shows that you’re comfortable working with your hands. Work boots today can look good too, and there are plenty of options that allow you to show your style while getting the job done.

2. MEN LOVE SHOES

There’s no other way around it. A man can never have enough shoes period. There are just so many different styles to explore and the possibilities are so exciting! Each pair of shoe is a statement of his mood and a clue to what he has set out to do that day. Pick a pair that fits with his favorite outfits. Voila! Best gift of the year.

3. IT’S EASY ON THE WALLET

One crucial part of gift shopping is about keeping tabs on your budget. After all, you can’t bust all your savings on one gift. You’d want to get something that’s cost-effective yet not too shabby.

Go for good quality that’s still affordable – shoes that can take the toll of daily wear and still stay absolutely chic, looks plenty expensive but actually not a problem for gifting all the men in the house. That’s how you hustle your way through the festive seasons.