Why are girls so obessed with boots?

[Anonymous]

I don';t understand this. They are just a type of shoe. They are such a waste of money. I know some girls will spend thousands of dollars on them. Besides unless a guy has a foot fetish, he could care less what is on your feet. I especially hate heel boots, I can't stand their sound, and they make a girl look like is is an attention whore. I can see having boots for the snow, because I have those, but other than they they are not needed.

And a question for girls who love boots, would you life really be any different without your boots?

Please do not ask me why guys love video games, or cars, because I have no interest in either. I think guys who obsess over them are as bad as girls who obsess over boots.

Updates

+1 y

True I really o not like when people obsess over material things.

Updates

+1 y

I just happened to believe modern society is corrupting morals. Look at the Jersey shore, it glorifes women, being whore, and men being idiots. Look at people like Lady Gaga, they sing songs priasing Judas, and priasing having Sex with random people. The whole Hollywood/MTV/Fashion industry has destoryed morals.

[Anonymous]

You make it sound like every girl wearing boots spent hundreds on them, therefore making your argument that the world is materialistic. A lot of girls buy boots because they think they are cute and they like them. No one cares if you don't like them. It only matters how they make the owner feel. If you don't like it, don't look or go to Africa since apparently no one there is materialistic. But my roommate is from Africa and she spends way more on clothes and shoes than I do. I'm sure there is something that you really like, you can't hate everything. so let the girls where their boots. if it makes them happy it doesn't matter what you think and it doesn't matter if they spent $5 or $500, it is their choice.

[Asker]

I don't spend money on stuff. The only things I buy are food and Pepsi. I do not need objects to make myself, happy.

[Opinion Owner]

those are still objects. Pepsi is making a fortune off of you. and I assume you wear clothing. you have to buy that too. and same with shoes. if your goal was to talk about consumerism, you did not word it correctly by talking about boots.

[Asker]

I never meant to make it about consumerisim, even though it ended up being about that. I just think consumerism is bad. What really bothers me, is how consumerism has ruined Chrismtas time. Chrismtas used to be about family, and freinds, but consumerism has ruined the true meaning of this time of year.

[Opinion Owner]

maybe for some people it has, but I know a lot of people that haven't forgot the true meaning of Christmas. It's something people tend to find again as they get older, or at least most do. The whole world isn't as bad as you think.

[genevieve]

My life wouldn't be any different without them but I like the way they look, they are warm in winter and they are pretty much the only thing you can combine with a dress if you don't want to wear open shoes.

There are boots that look bad, like those link link link but I think most look actually very nice

If you want to wear heels, they are usually more comfortable than pumps.

[saphirasilverwings]

Wearing an article of clothing does not make you obsessed with it. I really want boots right now and it has nothing whatsoever to do with whether or not guys find them attractive. They look warm and comfy and the cute ones are cute. Why are so so offended by them? "They are just a type of shoe", after all.

[saphirasilverwings]

I mean, I could ask why guys are so obsessed with shirts. I mean sheesh, what is with them wearing shirts all the time? They are just a type of clothing.

[Asker]

People are to materialstic though. I mean people in Africa would be happy to have apir of sandals, and people here are spending hundreds of dollars on boots. The only things I need are my family, cats health, and food/water. Materialsim has destoryed the Western world.

[saphirasilverwings]

So you'd be happy to wear sandals in the winter, living in a cold place? That goes beyond not being materialistic. Not everyone spends hundreds of dollars on boots. I couldn't if I wanted to. You're generalizing too much. Just because a girl owns a freaking pair of boots does not mean she is obsessed with them and spends thousands on new pairs each month. If I'm going to spend $150 on a pair of shoes so that I have something to put on my feet, why is it more materialistic for me to purchase

[saphirasilverwings]

boots as opposed to another type of shoe? I think you are seriously overreacting here.

[DiamondKutt]

QA: So you need cats but you don't need clothes? O_O I feel sorry for the less fortunate but I'm not going to cease to buy something just because someone else doesn't have it. Just because there are poor people in the world doesn't mean that everyone else has to be poor too.

[saphirasilverwings]

There are some wealthy people in third world countries, and those people will wear boots if they want to wear boots. I agree that a lot of people are too materialistic, and many of those people may be in the Western countries, but that doesn't mean everyone here is materialistic or that it's materialistic of a person who has enough money for a pair of boots to buy one pair of boots. I'm not rolling in money, there are a lot of things other people buy that I can't afford, and I don't consider

[saphirasilverwings]

myself a materialistic person. But if I want to own one pair of boots, I will not feel guilty about it. The billionaires with five swimming pools are the people you should be confronting about this. Not your average girl who wants to wear a pair of shoes.

[Asker]

All I am saying is Materialsim is a cancer. I mean some schools need to ban some clothings becuase it would be used as a status symbol, and kids who coould not afford expensive clothes were picked on. This is terrible when we are judging people by their clothes. Materialistic people are evil,a nd represernt evil. I do not need petty objects to make me happy. Brand name, clothes, vidoe, games, fancy cars, they should all be made illegal. People should only have what they need.

[saphirasilverwings]

I don't understand your logic. A person owning a pair of boots is hardly the epitome of materialism.

[Asker]

Not one pair of boots, people who own multiple pairs. If you have spent thousands or even hundreds of dollars on shoes and boots, than you have a problem.

[saphirasilverwings]

That's different, but that's not the approach you made with your original question.

[Asker]

If someone has a pair or two that is fine, I am talking about these girls who have closets full of shoes. I mean they have throw away so much money that they could save for college, or the future.

[saphirasilverwings]

Having three hundred pairs of shoes is excessive. It doesn't matter if they're snow boots or flip flops.

However, it's hard NOT to spend hundreds on shoes, if you want ones that will actually last you more than a week. I'll typically buy shoes in the $100-$150 range. I see no point in buying cheap, uncomfortable, badly made shoes.

[drummerdude25]

@Update...

I definitely agree, but I don't think Jersey Shore has very much to do with women wearing boots. Sure maybe they're "in" with popular figures, but the issue their is the behavior that is being glorified, not necessarily style, tho I'm not saying women should dress like some figures in pop-culture either, but boots aren't a big deal...

[kheserthorpe]

Heels are pointless, unless you think thinner ankles, better shaped calves, longer legs and more protruding asses look good, in which case heels are pretty awesome.

[cristinaboss]

It's winter. You can't expect girls to wear the same shoes in the winter time as they do in the summer. Why does it matter to you why girls wear boots? If you don't care what they wear, why make a big deal about it? You don't care about boots or shoes, and that's fine. But don't criticize a girls preference and love for shoes or boots. I'm not sitting here and criticizing guys that only have two pairs of sneakers. Why? Cause I don't care how many they have... it's not my place to make judgments like that.

I like them, and I don't care what a guy thinks or says about them, and why should I care? I don't dress for guys... I dress for myself.

[DiamondKutt]

Well it's winter time pretty much. What do you expect? If a girl loves expensive boots she probably loves other expensive shoes or articles of clothing too. When it's summer time, she probably obsesses over expensive sandals or flats. It's her money, she can spend it on what she wants. Everyone has different obsessions.

[saphirasilverwings]

Exactly!

[DiamondKutt]

I know right? Especially if you live in a cold, snowy state like Michigan. Boots are the perfect shoes during this season.

[Asker]

Snow boots are good, but that is really all anyone needs. It is waste to spend hunderds of dollars on a pair of boots.

[DiamondKutt]

QA: That's your opinion. Maybe she has lots of money? If she can afford it, why can't she buy it? Especially if it's something she loves. Besides, you said they're "just shoes" so why do you care if they're expensive or not?

[PHLove]

As a girl who loves boots I could care less what any guy thinks of it. I don't buy boots to make guys happy or to get their attention, I buy them because I like them. Different people like different things, girls tend to like clothes. Your question about boots can be asked about any article of clothing and the answer will most likely be, "I don't know, I just like them." Take into consideration that most of what girls do has nothing to do with guys, our world doesn't revolve around you.

[kate89]

Probably the same reason some girls are obsessed with shoes and purses and clothes in general. Some girls will spend thousands of dollars on any piece of clothing or accessory.

I think boots are cute, especially during the colder months. And maybe some girls aren't wearing boots with the intent to attract a guy, maybe they simply like to wear boots.

Find yourself a girl who doesn't like boots, and all will be well.

[Asker]

I woul dnever not date agirl becuase she wears boots, It just seems like a dumb obession, like guys who obsess oiver sports.

[saphirasilverwings]

I have never seen a girl obsess over boots alone the same way some people obsess about sports. Clothes in general maybe, but not just boots.

[kate89]

Everyone has the interests-- whether it be sports or fashion. But I agree, I have never met anyone who has really obsessed over boots.

[vmw2008]

I don't spend thousands of dollars, in fact I get some pretty great deals on clothes. I love boots for the winter. They're warm, they keep snow off my feet, and they look cute. I like heeled boots too (hey they look cuter than those big ugg boots right?). I'm not doing it for the boys I do it for me. I want shoes for the weather that look cute too and make me feel good as well.

[vmw2008]

I'm pretty sure they glorify men being whores much more often on jersey shore than women. Or are men "allowed" to be whores by your definition?

[Anonymous]

i love material things and I couldn't give two sh*ts about whether or not men like what I put on my body. sure I want to be attractive to certain guys but when my credit card gets involved, its all about mama :)

and its not just boots for me - its ALL shoes :D

and you sound like a very weird person who has a serious problem with boots...get help with that. I'm concerned.

[Asker]

i have a problem with materialstic people. I think it is imoral. We have become a society where objects, such as clothing and vidoe games, have become the most imprtant thing in our society. I mean if you did not have your vast collection of shoes would your life be any different. To prove my point some schools have had to ban Uggs, becuase it was becoming a status thing, and girls who could not afford them were picked on.

[Asker]

I hate when guy sobsess over video games, or cars. It is pointless. the only thing people need in their lives are family, and friends. 100 years ago people were not obsessed with having the nicest clothes or nicest cars, and the world was a btter place back then. Honestly do your shoes really bring you that much joy?

[Opinion Owner]

well clearly you're ignorant because people can buy always have bought. that's fine but you exist in a culture of materialism and wealth if you live in the west. move to a different culture that doesn't benefit from globalization and capitalism then. you don't like materialistic people. I don't like ignorant hypocrites and its hard to take a self righteous attitude seriously when your very existence contradicts whatever virtue you cling to.

[Opinion Owner]

hell yes they bring me joy. all my material possessions do and I love love love them. on top of being obsessed with makeup and fashion, I'm on a career path, working my way up in the world as an ambitious young woman. I don't know where you work or with whom you must network but looking put together, fashionable, and at times sophisticated is vital for me. family (aside from parents) doesn't mean much to me. my friends are great but I'm not one dimensional. if you are, then sorry but I feel bad for you.

[Opinion Owner]

you can't tell someone its pointless. who are you? what do you know of their plans and ambitions. the guy obsessed with video games may want to design them one day or break into graphic design or the like as an enjoyable career that is also profitable. the girl obsessed with shoes may want to design clothes/shoes as a career or any number of things. "pointless" is subjective. just because you don't enjoy it doesn't mean others won't and won't see a point in it.

[Opinion Owner]

And I don't know what condescending, arrogant ego trip you're on but you are no one important to be telling me what I don't need in my life. get real because you're delusional. that is all for now :)

[Asker]

100 years ago the worl was not materialstic and the world was a btter place. You might not like to hear this , but the whole faashion/hollywood indsutry was destroyed morals in this country. It is dumb to obsess over things that do not matter, like fashion and vidoe games. fashion desginers and vidoe game designers do nothing to make the world a btter place. Doctors, Fireman, Cops, those are people who make the world a better place. If fashion brings you happiness I fell sorry for you.

[Asker]

Like I said I am not just talking abotu people obsessed with fashion, I am talking about people who are obsessed with vidoe, games, or sports, or music. All of these things corrupt society. The only moral people left in America are the Amsih.

[Asker]

I really do not get why you are so mad. those fashion desginers and vidoe game desingers you mentioned do not make the world a better place. People like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, those are noble people. If something is not a necessaity you should not have it.

[Opinion Owner]

whos mad? lol I'm an argumentative person and when someone sounds stupid or hypocritical, I have to bring it up. I guess what you see as mad, I see as having a brain and using it to question and analyze everything. to each is own though. :) I honestly don't have the time or resources right now to give you a history lesson. if you think the lust for wealth and greed and material things wasn't here 100 years ago, I'm just going to let your live with your ignorance. You should definitely read up though

[Opinion Owner]

lmao. again, they are dumb TO YOU, they don't matter TO YOU, they don't make the world a better place IN YOUR OPINION. None of these are objective truths like gravity, oxygen, etc. these are simply your opinions, which are subjective and insignificant. I thought I made that clear the first time, no? The amish? who take their children out of school at the age of 14 and then banish them from the family if they want to live another life? that's not moral to me, but that's because morality is subjective

[Opinion Owner]

if something is not a necessity you shouldn't have it? I really can't continue to point out that this is all a matter of opinion. you don't NEED to have a computer but you clearly have one. You don't NEED internet access of your own so you can come on websites like this and debate with people like me, but you are. so if you can do things that you clearly don't need to do why can't I buy things that I don't need?we are both having things/doing things that we don't need. why is yours allowed but not mine?

[Asker]

The lust for wealth was always existed but fashion was not as important 100 years ago. People were expected to dress a certain way back, then. Men always wore suits, and women always wore dresses. People did not really have options on how to dress. It was simpler. I think lust over anyhting is evil.

[Asker]

Woah I need a computer for scholl. Other than that I really do not have things I do not need. I don't play vidoe games, I don't have designer clothes, I don't have an Ipod. Nobody should buy things they do not need. I believe the Amish people are very moral. I do not have a problem with them banishing their kids.

[Opinion Owner]

you are incredibly ignorant and simple minded. 1. men everywhere did not wear suits and women everywhere didn't wear the same kinds of clothes either 2. The fact that people wore suits and dresses is absolutely no proof that they were not materialistic or obsessive about clothes in relation to class and what they wore. what's even worse is people were more willing to wear clothes made from child labor and slavery centuries ago. do your research

[Asker]

And honestly can you name one thing the modern fashion indiustry, has done to make the world better?

[Opinion Owner]

and what is your argument then? I thought it was all materialistic things? you don't mind people being materialistic about suits and dresses then? are you angry at boots and videogames or are you angry at being materialistic all together. if the latter, what you wear in a given time period (dresses vs. boots) is irrelevant.

[Opinion Owner]

people are always so dumb when you criticize them by the same standards they use to criticize others. You live in a society of want vs. need. You would have to completely separate yourself from society all together to not benefit from capitalism and materialistic culture. do you ever go out to eat at restaurants? don't need it. do you drive or take public transportation instead of walking or biking? having a computer/internet access is a huge one. get offline now and reform your life then.

[Opinion Owner]

do you have any art or design your house a certain way with decorum instead of living in a plain, drab place with the bare minimum? you don't need it. do you shower everyday while people living in the third world can barely get water? you don't actually need to. do you shave? you don't need to. do you ever try to look nice and put together instead of wearing clothes with holes and stains that can't be removed? you don't need to. shall I go on or do you get it yet?

[Opinion Owner]

you don't have a problem with them banishing their kids? that's absolutely fine. I think its disgusting and deplorable, but you dont. we have DIFFERENT morals and DIFFERENT opinions. just as what you find acceptable is different from what I find acceptable, what you choose to do and buy (most of which are things you don't actually need) can be different from what I choose to do and buy. we don't need any of this. architecture, economy, business, but we still believe in it. you're no different.

[Asker]

If people are not following morals than I have no problem with them being banished. They should listen to their parents. I hav eno art in my house. My house is basic. I have a basic car. I don't have expensive clothes. The only pair of shoes I have is two years old. Life is not supposed to be fun.

[Opinion Owner]

i feel like I'm repeating myself but if you want examples of the benefits of modern fashion industry, okay. it does what fashion anywhere does: it contributes to culture. what you wear, the trends all around you, etc. contribute to culture. it gives color and vibrancy to a bland world (of pure necessity). In the most avant garde, haute couture form its art, pure and simple. it can make you feel amazing and confident or transform a mediocrity into a masterpiece for one night.

[Opinion Owner]

so I think you know you can't actually argue that you only live on things you need. I think I've pretty much shot that delusion to hell whether or not you want to admit it. (you still haven't gotten offline and turned in your computer I see, interesting)

and you have your own philosophy: life is not supposed to be fun. that's fine but you have the internet and you're on a website for recreation. in some weird way this could be placed under the category of "fun". you don't need to be here. hypocrite

[Asker]

It does not contribute to the cultrue. It glorifes women, being sluts, and guys being idiots. Also we gave got to a point in society wher ewe are juding people by their fashion sense instead of who they are. Let me ask you something how do you feel about kids bullyting other kids, becuase they cann't afford designed names? Is this somethign we should be proud of? A school had to ban Uggs form being worn, beucase it was seen a status symbol, and kids who could not afford them were bullied.

[Asker]

Schools that have dress codes never haver this problem. Fashion does a lot of harm. I would support a national dress code where everyone would by law have to dress like the Amsih.

[Opinion Owner]

fashion is a part of culture. you may not like it but it is. I don't believe in calling women sluts, so once again we agree to disagree. people have been judging people by what they wear for a long time, my dear. you really must be lacking in basic education in terms of history. no one should bully anyone for any reason. if its not your clothes, it will be your looks, if its not your looks it will be your social class. people get teased its a reality, always has been. bullying is a bit extreme

[Opinion Owner]

well thank goodness you're in no position of influence. we would all be wearing the same sh*t, it would be lifeless and uniform.

and honestly I think the school banning uggs is bullsh*t. if you want to change things, focus on the real issue of economic inequality. don't try to dress it up as a problem with kids and fashion. no the problem is our economic model and the disparity between haves and have nots. that school specifically should address the problem of bulling not shoes O.o

[Opinion Owner]

if you have an atmosphere where kids are seriously bullying other kids, and you think its because of shoes alone, then you're dumb as f***, no offense. those kids are going to bully the sh*t out of other kids for another reason: ugliness, disability, exclusion, etc. you can't honestly think fashion is the key problem. its a culture of disrespect and disregard for peoples feelings. and if I know anything about kids, id say banning their ability to do something only fans the flames.

[Asker]

Well let me ask, you something, how do you feel about tkids, being bullied becuase of what they can and cannot afford? This is what I mean by we are to materialstic, when we have people being judged and bullied, becuase of what they can and cannot afford, than I think our society has a problem. And I beleive even you would agree with that.

[Opinion Owner]

i just told you I don't condone bullying. teasing is realistic and expected, bullying is uncalled for but it has always existed in society in one form or another. fashion isn't responsible for bullying. you would have to be a moron to think it is. that's like someone shaking a table from below and a cup on top spills water. you could argue that the cup being a certain kind of cup is the problem and get people to believe you, but the real problem is who was shaking the table in the first place.

[Opinion Owner]

unless you have a perfectly communist or socialist society, there will always be different classes of people. there always have been in many societies. those classes of people can afford different things. and unless you want everyone to wear the same everything and suck the life of individualism and choice out of society, then even in an economically equal society there will be trends and fashions and some will tease others for liking different things for different reasons, etc.

[Opinion Owner]

btw I love the irony of you still sitting here online, on this website, talking to me, while claiming you should only do what you need to do. smh.

I mean I know I'm irresistible, but I'm just saying... I have some questions for you. I'm genuinely curious. age? what subculture are you from? what lead you to the conclusions/beliefs you expressed here? I'm really curious. did you just wake up and think wtf? or are you poor or something?

[Asker]

It is the fashion industiores fault for the way they market these products to people. If they did no tmarket them in a way where they made people think they need them, and it makes them better, than everyone, thsee problems would not exist. And I higly doubt you are irresistable. I am 23. I am not part of any subculture. I am straight edge, (whcih means I do not smoke, do drugs, or drink. I am not poor at all.

[Asker]

I just happened to believe modern society is corrupting morals. Look at the Jersey shore, it glorifes women, being whore, and men being idiots. Look at people like Lady Gaga, they sing songs priasing Judas, and priasing having Sex with random people. The whole Hollywood/MTV/Fashion industry has destoryed morals.

[belby]

I love high heel boots (and shoes), because I am too short and they can make me look higher. but I don't think I am obssesed with them - I have just 3 pairs of winter boots.

[c7777]

Speak for yourself, I think boots on women looks extremely stylish and sexy, some are not nice but most girls have good taste.

[Anonymous]

Because we like how they look and want to have more than one. You don't have to approve of boot wearing. I'm sure there is something you like that others might not understand. and if there is nothing you like, then that's pretty sad.

[saphirasilverwings]

Jersey Shore is just an idiotic spectacle, and most people know it.

[Asker]

The sad thing is it imprints on many young people and it makes them think they are cool. Just like Hollywood in General. Lady Gaga is the worst, and so many people love her. I mean she is a freak, and a terrible person. Have you ever seen her video telephone? It should be banned. Modern society just has no morals, and it really bothers me.

[saphirasilverwings]

I do agree when it comes to the influence on young people. Five year olds trying to look sexy is a pretty bad situation. But I don't see what's wrong with being unusual or expressive. If she's a mean person, that's different, but I wouldn't know whether or not she is.

[Asker]

She made a vidoe, where she braks out of jail with, Beyonce, and they go on a random killing spree. It is callled telephone, and that video really completly turned me off to Lady Gaga. Putting something like that onb is extremly bad. That is my main problem witht he fashion industry that you mentioned, how they try to glorify young girls dressing like sluts. I just feel it is bad, when they market to kids like that, and it really bothers me.

[saphirasilverwings]

You do realize that at this point, the topic has nothing whatsoever to do with boots, right?

[Asker]

Yeah I know it's of topic lol.

[drummerdude25]

I think boots look cute on girls, so I don't know what you're talking about... ;) You're right about boots with heels tho, don't like those at all.

[Anonymous]

cause we're girls lol. I don't follow what celebrities or reality shows or designers do, honestly girls don't have to follow that to like a certain type of shoes or clothing. I know that's not why I like boots.

[Anonymous]

Well, using that reasoning, your problem isn't with boots but with obsessions in general.

[scarlet95]

dont really care what guys think for two reasons 1: I like them so ill wear them 2: I'm a lesbian so there's your arguement down the drain

[Ric770]

I'm pretty much the opposite to the guy who started this thread. I just love boots on women ... the way they look, the sound they make, everything!

[sourpatchchik2]

I don't have any boots.:( Lol.

[saphirasilverwings]

Me neither... however... I've been wanting some for over a year :(

[Asker]

I love you lol!

[sourpatchchik2]

Aw shucks<3.