Shoes are very much a part of a person's attire as shirts and pants are. However, shoes are not simply something to keep your feet warm and free of dirt. They are also valuable as a fashion statement for various occasions.

Thus, designer shoes are very much in demand like shirts and pants. There are countless brands of designer shoes available on the market nowadays. However, you can not simply get one of the shelf. You need to decide between what looks cool and what really will be useful to you in the long run.

Your main concern is of course, where you are going to use them. In these category, sneakers are very much in demand. Rubber shoes after all, are very versatile and can be used for just any terrain that you can think of. There is also a growing fashion trend of matching sneakers with formal attire like coats and dresses. This definitely makes them more indispensable.

Basketball sneakers are, by far, the most popular kinds. There are many manufacturers releasing several designer shoe lines every moth. This are the ones that are being endorsed by basketball players. However, these are not only for show, since many of them are designed with performance in mind. In fact, those shocks that you see under the soles are not just for looks, they actually work. This means that you get an added bonus of performance when you buy these.

Hot on the heels of basketball sneakers are the more specialize sneaks design for a particular sport, like soccer. These are again designed for performance, so you can expect them being made from new materials. This definitely give you better performance on the tracks. Luckily, these are designed with fashion in mind, so they can still be worn when simply strolling around.

Then there are the more general purpose sneakers and loafers. These are definitely well suited for everyday use, like walking in the city or simply working around the house. These are also very durable and a single pair can last you several years.

But of course, you still need to have formal shoes to go with a tuxedo. And luckily, they are also very much abundant. Top clothing line designers like Versace and Ralph Lauren have also released their own lines of sleek looking footwear for both men and women. And since these are made by top companies, you can expect that they are made out of the finest materials available, such as real leather.

But of course, the question is again "How much?" Luckily for sneaker enthusiasts, these shoes are very much priced reasonably. Apart from limited edition shoes, you can find low priced ones on the store or sold online. On the other hand, formal shoes can be a bit pricier, since these are made from more expensive materials. However, their manufacturers have also taken

notice of the demand and are now coming out with lines that are suited to the wider public. And these are by no means inferior to the more expensive ones.