#13 Shoes | IELTS

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Learn English Through Topics. Shoes. Part 1. Vocabulary.

1. I just purchase a pair of shoes when my old ones have worn out.

2. Ankle boots are stylish and sneakers are very sporty, which match my outfits very much.

3. I only wear boots or high heels when attending some fancy events.

I’m a fashionista so I feel that shoes really tie the whole outfit together.

4. I care much more about the appearance and if they complement my outfit.

5. Many comfortable shoes are often unattractive.

6. I feel feminine when I wear high heels, not to mention that they accentuate my legs. I have spent several years getting used to them so I can now strut my stuff in heels everywhere I go!

7. They see shoes on sale so they buy them on a whim, even if they don’t need them.

8. I think people who are wealthy are more apt to buy expensive brands.

9. I love purchasing footwear, especially sneakers or football cleats.

Last week I ordered a pair of Nike Air Max and had it delivered to my doorstep.

10. In my eyes now, online retailers are nothing but unscrupulous characters, finessing customers by playing down products’ less desirable features. 

11. The actual product does not look anything like advertised which came to my house with torn fabric and bleeding colour.

12. I enjoy being a frugal shopper and saving money for contingency.

13. To me, buying shoes is more like an errand and I neither enjoy nor hate it.

14. I prefer buying them in-store because I could try them on.

15. I don’t really pay attention to how my footwear looks. I just want them to comfy and ventilate well. 

16. I mostly wear flat shoes rather than high-heeled shoes because I find them more comfortable. I also go for shoes that aren't lace-úp so that I can slip them on and of whenever I need to.

17. If I am just going out to buy groceries or for a stroll, I prefer T-bar sandals or loose-fitting sneakers.

18. I tend to purchase durable high-quality shoes from renowned brands and use them until they are worn out.

19. I’m quite a discerning customer. When I’m shopping for clothes and shoes, I must make sure that they fit me and my style perfectly. It’s crucial for me to try them on before making a purchase.

20. I’m not a particular fan of keeping up with the trends so I would favour comfort over fashion.

21. For work, I have to look smart and presentable, so I tend to wear closed-toed, medium heels, usually dark in color.

22. If you see the person wearing a worn-out pair of shoes, it gives you the impression that they are sloppy.

23. I’m a big fan of shoes and often spend hours browsing for stuff on virtual stores and Facebook pages to get the best deals.

24. Shoes for me are a perfect piece of ornament, making me stand out from the crowd, and for that purpose, I tend to opt for the trendiest shoes from big brands like Nike.

25. If you’re on a tight budget then buying anything expensive is a challenge.

Learn English Through Topics. Shoes. Part 2. Speaking. Sample Questions with Answers.

1. Do you like shopping for shoes?

Of course. Shopping for clothes and accessories is obviously every girl's favorite activity whenever we have free time and shoes are no exception. I often buy shoes when they are on sale to save my money.

2. How often do you buy shoes?

I'm not quite sure about this. I suppose I just purchase a pair of shoes when my old ones have worn out. Or like I mentioned earlier, whenever shoes are on discount.

3. What kinds of shoes do you usually buy?

I have a soft spot for ankle boots and sneakers. Ankle boots are stylish and sneakers are very sporty, which match my outfits very much.

4. What kinds of shoes do you usually wear?

As I go to school everyday, I don't think boots would be comfortable for me. So sneakers and flat shoes are my top choices. Other than that, I only wear boots or high heels when attending some fancy events.

5. Do you think the type of shoes someone wears reflects their character?

I agree with this to some extent. For example, if a woman usually wears high heels, it indicates that she is girly and modern. For some people like me, we just choose whatever suits our purposes. So I think it really depends.

6. Do you like shoes?

Yes, of course! I’m quite a girly girl (very feminine), so I’ve always been into shoes since I was a little girl. My mother used to catch me trying on her high heels in her closet! Moreover, I’m a fashionista (a person who likes fashion) so I feel that shoes really tie the whole outfit together.

7. Do you like to wear shoes that are comfortable or good-looking?

Definitely good-looking, hopefully, comfortable too! I care much more about my appearance and if they complement my outfit. However, I try to buy nicer brands so that more comfortable should be expected. Moreover, many comfortable shoes are often unattractive, like Crocs for example.

8. What is your favorite type of shoes? 

High heels 100%! I feel that they really tie the whole outfit together. Moreover, I feel feminine when I wear them, not to mention that they accentuate my legs. I have spent several years getting used to them so I can now strut my stuff (walk confidently) in heels everywhere I go!

9. Why do some people have too many shoes?

Well, there could be various reasons. I think one is that perhaps they see shoes on sale so they buy them on a whim (buying something without thinking about it), even if they don’t need them. Moreover, some people are really into shoes so they like to collect them. Lastly, maybe they keep their old shoes so their collection keeps growing.

10. Have you ever bought shoes online?

Of course, although I don’t prefer it. I have only bought shoes online from familiar stores, like Aldo and Zara, which I know fit me well. On the other hand, I don’t like to buy shoes from new stores when I’m not able to try them on first.

11. Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?

Some people! I think people who are wealthy are more apt to (likely to) buy expensive brands. On the other hand, there are some people who would rather have a few quality items rather than a bunch of cheap quality pairs. So, I think this type of person often tends to buy more expensive shoes also.