MANILA, Philippines—Admit it or not, there’s an Imelda in all of us. And the shoes we own don’t have to be expensive.

Many fall head over heels with footwear. Check the following sites to get your shoe fix.

Shoe Blog
http://www.shoeblog.com/

Boots, high heels, Mary Janes, mules, oxfords, platforms, pumps, sandals, slingbacks, wedges—this blog has all these and more. It features trends, helpful reviews, tips on what your favorite celebrities are slipping their feet into, even pictures of ugly or strange footwear that you should nix.

Sole Redemption
http://www.soleredemption.com/

Not into dress shoes, pumps or flip-flops? You must love sneakers then. This blog has the latest sneaker styles and the hottest sneaker brands. Pictures are big enough to show shoe details, and they are also taken from various angles so you can check out the footwear thoroughly. Clothes and accessories to match the shoes are also featured.

Converse Freaks
http://community.livejournal.com/converse_freaks/

If you’re a huge fan of Converse—especially the iconic Chuck Taylors—you’ll love this site. It is filled with personal stories about Converse shoes, photos of various styles, new purchases, quirky collections, personalized pairs, bits about favorite worn-out pairs, even inquiries and some ads. You, too, can post pics of you and your favorite Chucks.

Secret Crocs Club
http://community.livejournal.com/
crocs_club/

There are as many Crocs lovers as there are Crocs haters. Fans of this strange-looking but ultra-comfortable footwear converge in this site. Anything Crocs can be found in this site, from new products to favorite Crocs displays and fans in their own Crocs.

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