Prom Shoes Galore

As spring winds down and summer heats up, it can only mean one thing for teens in high school: prom time! Prom is one of the biggest events of the year, so of course you’ll want to look your best. It’s a time to get noticed and show your grown-up side. It’s a time to impress all your fellow classmates with great style and taste. From head to toe, whether you’re a guy or a girl, your prom gear has got to deliver.

For girls, prom is a time to get all gussied up and spend a day prepping and pampering yourself in anticipation of the big event. From hair to nails to makeup and more, it’s almost like a mini-wedding. Once you’ve got “the dress”, the next thing on the shopping list is shoes. Finding the perfect pair of prom shoes can be a daunting task. You have to find something that goes with your dress, doesn’t make you taller than your date, and that you can actually walk and dance in. A lot of girls like metallic strappy heels for prom, and those work well with any color dress. Rocket dog shoes make a wide variety of heels that won’t break the bank. The silver “Lafayette” heel is a good choice and isn’t too high, while the “Ethel heel” in gold is stylish and subtly sexy.

If you’re looking for something in black, Boutique 9 shoes makes some great options that are fun and age appropriate. A couple of our favorites include the “Glamy” heels, which are black stacked peep-toe heels with a black and white striped bow on top, or the “Derry” heels, which have lace applique and bow detailing.

For guys, you can go a couple different directions: classic tux with shiny polished shoes, suit with dress shoes, or suit with skate shoes. I’m not sure when this trend caught on, but I’ve seen many a picture with a well styled prom couple, including the guy sporting a brand new pair of white skate shoes. I’ve even seen it at weddings. This is definitely a style statement, but as long as you own it, I really don’t see an issue. If you want to go the traditional route, Kenneth Cole Reaction shoes offers some cool styles that aren’t too stuffy. Their silver loafers and square toed Oxfords can add a nice touch. If you want to go more California-kid, then DC Shoe Co. can outfit you with some kicks that are stylish and relaxed.