Is Your Footwear Fun Enough for a First Date?

Typically, there is nothing natural about a first date. Let’s be honest, whether they mean to or not, the other person assesses you in everything from your table manners to your hair and shoes. And you do the same. Shoes are important on a date, after all, because they can reveal a lot about the telling personality traits of your potential new love interest. First dates are already peppered with awkward pauses and somewhat inorganic undertones – there is no need to make it anymore awkward. In terms of dress, you want to appear fun, youthful and versatile, but not irresponsible and unwilling to grow up. Furthermore, your footwear needs to be nice and adaptable enough for whatever direction the evening takes you. If the date goes really well, who knows where you could end up. Luckily, ALDO stores across the country have you covered for that perfect first date shoe that reveals your fun side.

For men, ALDO’s Golden loafers make a great option for that fresh new spring or summer romance and first date. The practical, yet stylish shoe’s bold pop of colour reveals a guy’s sartorial side and that he isn’t afraid to stand out. As such, wearers of these typically have more extroverted personalities. The colourfulness is designed to inspire conversation, and we guarantee she will notice your shoes. The best part about this shoe is that the pop of colour is subtle enough not to be glaringly blinding or an obnoxious eyesore. Another bonus? You can dress the shoe up or down so that you are ready for anything that may follow dinner – whether a walk through the city or cocktails at a supperclub. The shoe can be worn with a variety of pant options as well, like cuffed chinos or classic jeans. With the Golden, the YP guy is prepared for anything, but the design is sophisticated enough to reveal a certain degree of maturity; these aren’t your frat boy’s shoes.   

Perhaps a match made in shoe heaven, ALDO’s Georgen is the perfect romantic and subtly sexy shoe for the YP lady on a summer evening date. They are flirty enough to catch his attention, but also versatile with a thick enough heel to withstand a late-night walk from one end of the city to another, or, if the date isn’t going so well, meeting girlfriends later to dance the night away. Demure with its pointy toe, the Georgen shoe is classic and elegant, but made bold and sexy with its eye-catching contoured block heel. These shoes definitely convey a clear message that you are years away from retreating to “mom shoes” and don’t take life (or the evening) too seriously. The shoe pairs perfectly with a pair of skinny jeans and a flowy, romantic shirt or a fun, boldly printed dress. They are perfect for this time of year. 

A trusted go-to among the stylish for years, the best part of the beloved ALDO brand besides its selection is its affordability. Prices are so affordable that you can wear a different shoe for the second, third and fourth dates…provided things go there. In terms of those shoes revealing your fun side, you must, of course, act the part if you’re going to wear them. Relax and remember that it isn’t a job interview; you can laugh, savour the company and let the evening go wherever your shoes take you…