It's a given that all women love shoes. Unlike clothes that won't always fit should we indulge in one more slice of cake, shoes are constant, loyal, and firm—there's no need to worry about not fitting into your new pumps or wedges. Filipinas, however, are particularly predisposed to obsess over our pairs—let's just say we can blame (or thank) a certain former First Lady for this.

Unless shoe rehab somehow exists in this world, no one's stopping you, FNites, from going gaga over shoes! Read on for tips to selecting the right pair to properly caring for your pretty footwear.

(First published in the January-February 2007 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines, Good looks section as "Shoe me;" adapted for use in Female Network)

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