In 2024, there’s probably nothing more cringe-inducing than wearing the same pair of shoes as 10 other people at a party. So when it comes to investing in a new pair, how can you ensure you’re buying shoes you love, but also won’t see everywhere and on everyone? By thinking more broadly about your taste, of course.  

Need a hand? We’ve made it easy by matching five iconic art galleries – The Louisiana (Copenhagen), The Guggenheim (NYC), The Uffizi Galleries (Florence), The Louvre (Paris), and Mona (Tasmania) – with the perfect pair of shoes for each. Just find your favourite gallery, and we’ll pick a shoe that fits its vibe. It’s like art, but for your feet. 

The Museum: The Louisiana Museum seamlessly blends Danish modernism with breathtaking coastal views and experimental modern art, creating an art experience as stunning as its setting.  

The Shoe To Match The Mood: Mid Shaft Metallic Embroidered Western Boots, $1,195 from Ganni on Ground Floor  

No one does effortless Scandi style with a healthy dose of Western flair like Ganni. These boots are basically the shoe equivalent of The Louisiana, and we dare say will earn knowing nods of approval cruising through its hallowed halls. 

The Museum: The Uffizi Gallery in Florence wows with its Renaissance masterpieces and jaw-dropping, historic vibes, making every visit a step back into art history's dazzling golden age. 

The Shoe To Match The Mood: A.P.C. Swan Ballet Flats, $380 from  A.P.C. on Ground Floor  

With their delicate silhouette and netted fabrication, we can just see these on the feet of Renaissance women (were they to wear ballet flats). Pair them with baggy jeans and they offer the nonchalant coolness that Florence does so well.  

The Museum: Iconic for its spiralling Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, The Guggenheim in NYC offers an all-white palette and empty space that invites imagination.  

The Shoe To Match The Mood: Nike Air Max Flyknit Venture 'Sea Glass' Sneakers, $250 from Incu on Ground Floor  

Sculptural, like the museum itself, Nike’s bold sneakers are made for the appreciator of all things considered, interesting and just a little weird.  

The Museum: The Louvre in Paris thrills with its legendary glass pyramid and a treasure trove of art that transforms every visit into a grand adventure through history and glamour. 

The Shoe To Match The Mood: Jade Mary Janes, $720 from A.P.C. on Ground Floor  

Very French, very elegant, very at home at the Louvre. Can’t you just see them tapping their way through the antiquities worn with a mini skirt and French insouciance? 

The Museum: In Tasmania, the Mona museum is known for its boundary-pushing contemporary art and epic waterside views, creating a mind-blowing fusion of edgy creativity and stunning landscape. 

The Shoe To Match The Mood: New Balance 610Xv1, $175 from New Balance on Ground Floor  

Edgy and cool, if you don’t get the New Balance 610Xv1s, they might not be for you. And anyway, isn’t art subjective? We think the Mona crowd would be very into these kicks.