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Women's Shoe-Buying Secrets: Average 469 Pairs Lifetime, Hidden Purchases Revealed in Survey

Women s Shoe-Buying Secrets: Average 469 Pairs Lifetime, Hidden Purchases Revealed in Survey

A survey of 900 women aged 25-40 by a leading shoe retailer uncovers fascinating insights: the average woman purchases 469 pairs of shoes over her lifetime. Notably, 20% admit to occasionally hiding new shoe buys from their partners.

Additionally, 16% aren't always upfront about the price. Interestingly, nearly 60% avoid sales for shoes, and over 40% reduce personal shoe spending after becoming mothers.

Why women shun online shoe shopping
Tactile experience matters: 66% prefer buying shoes in physical stores over online. Likewise, 59% like browsing in-store rather than online. While 22% research shoes on the internet, only 4% complete purchases digitally.