The Way to Her Heart is Through Her Sole

How do you show you care? Will conversation hearts convey your message? Do roses and teddy bears express sincerity? The most effective gifts get a little personal. Although not first to mind when searching for a Valentine’s Day gift, sneakers require a significant amount of thought and consideration, and are really quite personal.

Here’s a step-by-step from footwear experts at Lady Foot Locker on making sneakers a personal gift:

Style: This is the easiest clue to uncover. Take a look at her right now, (don’t be obvious about it!) or check her Facebook page for ideas — and be sure to pay close attention to color. If you notice her sassy style is chock-full-of pink, then you are in luck! Converse, Nike and Puma add uber-feminine flair to classic styles like the Chuck Taylor Double Upper, Puma Etoile, and the Big Nike High.

Function: In order to select the right shoe, you need to know something about her habits. Does she walk to work? Is she a multi-tasker? Get her the Reebok EasyTone — it not only looks great, but will enhance her routine with a mini-workout as she walks. If running is her escape, the Nike Air Max 2009 uses 360 air and flywire technology to create a beautiful shoe that ranks high in performance.

Size: You want to find the “perfect fit,” something she can enjoy right out of the box. If you don’t have access to a pair of her shoes to check, or if you’re pressed for time, don’t worry, there are a few fun ways you can sleuth this information — call her best friend; she’s bound to have a pair of your lady’s favorite Saturday night stilettos in her closet. Or, take her to the mall — bring her into Lady Foot Locker and have a “Fit Expert” size her. You may even pick up a few ideas while you’re there.

Selection: If you’re intimidated by selecting a gift as personal as a shoe, or you’re worried that your fashion sense doesn’t seem to make much sense, another way to score major points is with a gift card. If she’s into sneakers, likes to work out, or loves to accessorize, a Lady Foot Locker gift card will allow her to find something she loves.