According to a Cosmopolitan article, “Women and Shoes: A Love Story”, I am pre-wired (and so are the rest of you ladies too) for adoring shoes! There is apparently scientific research to support and explain why women are so fascinated by footwear. Apparently, buying footwear exhilarates “an area in our brain’s pre-frontal cortex termed the collecting spot.” Therefore, we are influenced to collect shoes like a collector compiles a stockpile of sports cards. In addition, the article mentions that “the neurotransmitter dopamine is released” when women buy shoes or any other kind of attire. This would explain a lot about why women have so many articles of clothing too…am I speaking the truth ladies?? As women collect shoes, we get a “mini-adrenaline rush” that sends our brain into overdrive.
The best part of the article, for me, was the comment made about high heels from Helen Fisher, PhD professor of anthropology at Rutgers University. She explains, “Like most animals, we’re wired to associate height with power.” Fisher also adds, “High heels can literally raise your status because you’re taller when you wear them.” hmmm…food for thought. I never really thought about MY high heels that way before, who knew? I’ve just really begun sharing this article with you. So, if you are a shoe lover like I am this article is a must read! There is even a section which discusses stilettos. Let’s put it this way, it’s for the “mature crowd” only to read. The rest of this article is not for me to comment about on a family style blog. But, I highly recommend reading it, so just click on the link I’ve provided.
So, in closing, ladies there is now evidence and research to prove why women have so many shoes in our closets. The next time your significant other starts complaining of the lack of shared closet space remind them that women are pre-disposed to this shoe compulsion. Do I hear anyone up for a little shoe shopping with me? Spring is here! Those open toe shoes are just calling your name!!
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