Mens Style, the thinking mans guide to dress, by Russell Smith is a book obviously about style. I was just breezing through the book when something caught my attention. The section on shoes. The book says that shoes are vital to your success with women. I have women to vouch for this. Shoes are one of the first things that a woman looks at. Shoes tell a person how much money you make. What social group you're in, ect. These are the most expensive things in your outfit. But its worth it. I recently bought a pair of Nike's that have a neon logo on them. I'm saving these for night outs. And also bought a new pair of skate shoes for daytime. So get rid of those awful vans that smell like grandma. Get some nice ones. If you're older then i am and are in the business world or not buy a nice pair of leather soled shoes. I'm told they will last a life time.