When you ask men what casual shoes mean, they'd say outright, "sneakers." Others might say flip-flops so try to anticipate that. Most women have the same line of thinking and it's all good -- there's nothing unacceptable about sporting the sneakers but what we're looking for when we say casual is a pair that is not too dressy nor too grand. It can be worn during special nights and more special night outs like the movies or cocktails.

While men have a single term for their tennis shoes, boat shoes, and slip-ons, women have sub-levels for each type of shoes. So a casual pair could be labeled semi-dressy or a simple designer for casual. Shoes could upgrade a look just like that -- that's why the right pair of shoes is so critical in any outfit. A very nice pair would really make a big difference in the style when worn with simple jeans and shirt.

Many women today prefer to buy designer casual shoes than the cheaper ones or flip-flops. Dressy shoes that torture the feet are now things of the past since women have become smarter, more sophisticated, and conscious of their shoes. Women are now usually in designer casual shoes regardless of how rugged or casual their clothes are. This is also because of the comfort these more expensive shoes provide.

There are shoe category terminologies and a good few refer to the height of the heels. There's the high heels group, the medium heel, and the low heel. Heels too, can be narrow or wide. Wide high heels are the trend these days. Jeans continue to be the favorite getup and there are lots of shoe options to satisfy a woman's fetish for shoes. Shopping for shoes could be fun and really exciting.

Carefully stash your high heels in the closet first and shift your gears to the designer casual shoes. They look good with jeans and they are really very comfortable to wear. Choose the best heel height based on the length of your jeans. If the pants are longer than usual, choose designer casual shoes with high heels. Use low or no heels when the length of the pants is average.

The key to not looking like you don't know anything about fashion is to know how to choose the right pair to match your outfit. Refer to some of the notes here on your next shoe shopping expedition whether online or in the department store.