You shall know him by his shoe

If you want to know a man’s story — or at least part of it — look at his shoes. These very important accessories of our everyday dressing say a lot about the owner.

Chances are, if his footwear is scruffy, his personality is a little frayed around the edges as well. If his shoes are cheap yet he runs a thriving business, then, ladies, steer clear of this one.

He is the mkono gum type and, to him, parting with a single cent is akin to a furious tug of war. If he cannot spend on himself, what makes you think he’ll want to spend his money on you? If your man wears sandals with socks, please do everything you can to wean him off this scandalous habit. If he wears sneakers with the dress pants of (heaven forbid) a suit, he might be beyond help, but it never hurts to try. That said, a man who gives thought to what he steps out in tells a different story altogether. He leaves nothing to chance, is organised, possibly considerate and enjoys the fine things in life.