Sole Stories

In this project, I explored how shoes can represent different "identities." Shoes reveal much more than expected, whether for their brand, aesthetic, comfort, function, or price—they are a key expression of personal style.

A study from the University of Kansas found that people can predict personality traits with 90% accuracy based on shoes alone. I interviewed friends, family, and acquaintances, asking which pair of shoes they most identify with, then digitally illustrated each pair and matched them with their stories.