> My mom observed the same thing of men, and
> the hands of the women.

The hands are very visible and it's a status
symbol for some to have beautiful nails...

In the african culture many of the "richer"
people in the tribe collect necklaces and the
more necklaces and adornment the more status
you have ....

I wonder if the "rich" have been told from
birth people will notice your shoes...

your question is an interesting one and raises
the issue: other than comfort and practicality
what is the significance of shoes?

I know Bob Barker(commentator for the "price
is right") is a vegan and does not wear leather
shoes...now I wonder what type of "expensive"
plastic he's wearing on his feet (smile)....

Why do they take
> care of their feet so well? They can dress
> like crap, but have the best shoes money can
> buy? Guess for some I can see, they want
> comfort, but others?? WHY?

> Donna