Women, as a stereotype and generalization, covet shoes and seek them out as fashion staples. They are loyal to various brands and styles, and buy many different kinds of shoes for different occasions. And in general, women love shoes.
Men, on the other hand, traditionally haven’t been wooed by shoes as much, and only buy when they need a replacement. Recent research by The NPD Group confirms this, but also shows that some fashion trends have pushed shoe sales for men.
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