While it is pretty obvious that the shoes are the last piece of clothing item that we put on, this is what most people judge each other on( not that it should be).
Sometimes in a business environment, and in personal relationships, most people try to ascert their dominance by trying to get the quality of their shoes over others.
As a business student, we have to dress in a corporate manner with the right shoes. This also applies to different areas of endeavor.
Shoes also help describe people's personality.
I love my shoes, they define me.