by Christine Hayden

Created on: November 14, 2009

Recently, Oprah aired a show in which one of the segments was "6 Must Have Shoes" every woman should have in her closet. Six, I snickered to myself. Any woman who has ever been even slightly bitten by the notorious and much loved shoe bug surely could not survive with only 6 pairs of shoes! With a modicum of pessimism I proceeded to watch and admittedly, I did have an AHA moment. Six pairs of shoes can comfortably walk you through every possible scenario from bad weather to red carpet runways. Here's what Oprah and Adam recommend:

Black Pumps - Just like the little black dress, Adam says every woman needs a little black pump. "The 2-inch kitten heel is the easiest thing to wear," he says. I would like to add that the same pump can be worn at the office with a great suit, pants or skirt, paired with some dark jeans or worn with that little black dress he was talking about. Totally versatile in every sense of the word.

Comfortable Flat - A stylish and fun flat is so must have I think two pairs are in order. I know, I know, you only need six. But...a neutral pair and a colorful, fun maybe even animal print would be just the ticket. As noted on Oprah, they need to take you from office to weekend and make sure they have some cushioning. Tired, sore feet are no laughing matter, regardless of how fun the shoe is.

Evening Shoe - Just like Cinderella, you must be ready for the Ball. A classic shape, neutral colored as in gold or silver and dressed with satin and sequins are perfect for that bedazzling effect.

Sleek Comfort Sneaker - No, not the gym sneaker but a dressier, streamlined, colorful shoe that exudes comfort and playfulness. It's a run-a-round shoe that makes you feel like you never left home.

Tall Boot - Regardless of the heel size, flat or stiletto, the tall boot has once again made it's debut and is a must have of the season. Paired with anything, it's perfect for the cooler climes and goes from office, to dinner, to weekend adventure. Either black or brown, they are a timeless staple in your shoe diet. Go ahead, pig out and get both.

All-Weather Boots - These boots are the ones that protect you from the cold sleet, rain, snow, slush, mud, and anything else not appropriate to mention and they can still be stylish and comfortable. Wellingtons are the most well known rubber boots but they are no longer the black, tire-like monstrosities we remember. Rainboots now come in a plethora of colors from lime green to neon orange to white with butterflies, the list is endless. As mentioned on Oprah, "Adam loves the iconic Hunter Boots, which can be layered with Hunter Fleece Socks to keep feet toasty in the winter."

So there you have it. Six pairs of footwear that can lead you down every path your life may take you. No more Schlumpadinka feet for you ladies. Cast off those slippers, don those comfort sneakers, go forth and shop. Six pairs?...I snickered to myself.

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