From Crocs that are as frightening as an actual crocodile to heels that will give you the heebie-jeebies, we hope you enjoy taking a stroll through this list, pandas. Be sure to upvote the footwear that you find most intimidating, and keep reading to find conversations with the creator of the group, Vixen Marie Cole, and Susannah Davda, aka The Shoe Consultant! “For starters, I’m autistic and have ADHD, both of which come with sensory and anxiety issues. However, I also like to find humor in things that make me uncomfortable; it helps me cope with my anxieties,” Vixen shared. “So, I started with a group about unappetizing food, and then a group with memes and posts about uncomfortable subjects and anxiety.” We were also curious about what this shoe-loving community is like. “The group has a whopping 30 members, and I’m basically the only one posting, but I keep it going for my own neurodivergent enjoyment. The 3 group members who regularly like my posts are an added bonus,” the creator added with a laugh. “Interesting shoes are great conversation starters. I love the power they have to bring introverts into conversations they might otherwise struggle to be included in,” she told Bored Panda. “Be brave enough to wear bold shoes, and people will start conversations with you.” As for her personal favorite pairs, Susannah says she only wears barefoot style shoes now, which she finds great for balance and comfort. “Be Lenka and Vivobarefoot are the two brands I wear, but I wish they offered more interesting styles and colors,” she noted. “It’s also important to buy shoes that look great with as many of your outfits as possible, rather than one pair for one dress or pair of pants,” she noted. “White and metallics are useful neutrals if you want to avoid dull black.” “Alternatively, go for a more unusual silhouette in a safer neutral. Instagram can be a good source of style advice to help you keep your look current. Follow one or two influencers whose aesthetic you love and get inspired by their feeds,” the expert continued. “Life is too short to wear boring shoes. Buy footwear you are excited to wear, and ignore anyone who judges you. They are probably jealous of your courage and style.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
