written by Kaizen and Marina Plummer
eBay’s study found that over one in five (22%) of 35 – 44 year olds believe that sneakers are the most important item in a closet.
The versatility that comes with styling sneakers makes it no surprise that the majority of those from the capital hold them in high regard in their closet. 71% of Washington D.C. residents believe that sneakers are the most significant item in a closet. Wyomingites follow closely behind and Nebraskans round off the top three (at 52% and 44% respectively).
With many of us viewing sneakers as a staple item in our wardrobe, it’s no wonder that almost a quarter (24%) of participants have agreed that the shoes someone is wearing can have an impact on their first impression of them. A further 15% admitted to defining someone based on the individual’s choice in sneakers alone.
The study found that Charlotte, the most populated city in North Carolina is the US city most likely to make an opinion about someone they meet for the first time based on their footwear (30%).
Your choice in sneakers can say a lot about your personality, and those in Idaho agree. Over half (55%) of those surveyed in this state claim that the sneakers you wear say a lot about you. Nebraska followed behind, with 40% of people from the state agreeing with this statement.
Sneakers in the workplace
As sneakers become a part of our everyday wardrobe, people have become more comfortable wearing them to different social settings, including work. A third (33%) of respondents would not consider someone wearing sneakers to work unprofessional.
In fact, 23% of 35 – 44 year olds and 20% of 25 – 34 year olds believe that wearing sneakers to work is modern and forward-thinking – highlighting just how much culture and attitudes have changed towards wearing this type of footwear in a professional setting.
If you are thinking about wearing sneakers to the office, consider the Nike Air Jordan 3 as respondents deemed these the most professional pair.
What do your sneakers say about you?
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Methodology:
Using Censuswide, eBay surveyed 2,000 US respondents in October 2021 to find out what their opinions are about the type of sneakers people wear.
