The Best Prom Shoes for 2009

You’ve chosen your dress and you are looking for accessories to complete your look. The shoes you choose will need to be beautiful, glamorous and affordable but they should also be comfortable, you have a long night ahead of you. Try out different styles of shoes before you buy and see what style goes with your chosen outfit and which style is more comfortable for you to wear such as a closed toe shoe, short heel or high heel stiletto strappy sandal. Here are a few styles to consider. You can find all these shoes at promgirl.com.

A closed toe shoe is great if you don’t want to wear a sandal and would prefer your feet more enclosed for warmth. This kind of prom shoe is generally more comfortable as a closed toe shoe may give more support than a strappy sandal would. The ‘May’ shoe is a beautiful silk satin shoe with a 3 inch heel. This shoe comes in white or is available to dye. I love the crystal buckle detail, the cost is $80.

The peep toe prom shoe is a hot fashion trend this year for prom 2009. The ‘Gala’ prom shoe is the ultimate in glamour! It comes either in a metallic silver or gold glitter with a 3 ¼ inch heel. The cost is $46.

If you are looking for an elegant and sophisticated look go for an open toe design such as the ‘Desire ‘ shoe, featuring 3 1/4 inch heels and embellished with rhinestones, available in black, ivory, silver, white or dyable. Cost $69.

A wedge heel may be better for you if you don’t think you will be able to walk in high heels but don’t want to wear a flat prom shoe. The ‘Brooke Wedge by Colororiffcs’ offers support and comfort with fun rhinestone details in silver, gold or off white. Cost $42.

High heels are always very flattering, they make the legs appear longer and add height if you are smaller. They may be difficult to walk in though, if you are not used to them. If you choose high heel prom shoes and aren’t used to wearing them practice often beforehand to get the hang of it. For increased comfort and support go for a high heel that is wider rather than skinnier. If your dress is shorter it is usually better to wear high heels rather than short heels. The ‘Tahoe Heels by Sizzle’ have a very sophisticated look with 3.5 inches, available in gold or silver. Cost $70.

If you are not comfortable in high heels or your date is much shorter than you and you prefer not to tower over him then you may want to consider short heel shoes. A great choice would be the ‘Andie’ open toe shoe, which has a small 1 inch heel but is still very glamorous looking. Cost $60.

Ballet flats are great prom shoes for wearing under long dresses and are very comfortable so that you can dance the night away without getting painful feet or having to take off your shoes. The ‘Lovely’ shoe is a ballet flat with a sueded sole that you can buy in a white or ivory. Cost $38.

Lastly, if you can’t find exactly the right shoe color you could always try dyable shoes. Find your style and have them dyed to the exact color you want. Order well ahead of time and allow extra time for this process. You can also accessorize the shoes you have with a little extra bling. TJFormal.com has a line of shoe accessories that start at $11. Choose from rhinestones, pearls and lace embellishments that come as appliqués or clip ons. You can find the perfect 2009 prom shoe!