How do you show you care? Will conversation hearts convey your message? Do roses and teddy bears express sincerity? The most effective gifts get a little personal. Although not first to mind when searching for a Valentine's Day gift, sneakers require a significant amount of thought and consideration, and are really quite personal.

Here's a step-by-step from footwear experts at Lady Foot Locker on making sneakers a personal gift:

Style: This is the easiest clue to uncover. Take a look at her right now, (don't be obvious about it!) or check her Facebook page for ideas --
and be sure to pay close attention to color. If you notice her sassy style is chock-full-of pink, then you are in luck! Converse, Nike and Puma add uber-feminine flair to classic styles like the Chuck Taylor Double Upper, Puma Etoile, and the Big Nike High.

Function: In order to select the right shoe, you need to know something about her habits. Does she walk to work? Is she a multi-tasker? Get her the Reebok EasyTone -- it not only looks great, but will enhance her routine with a mini-workout as she walks. If running is her escape, the Nike Air Max 2009 uses 360 air and flywire technology to create a beautiful shoe that ranks high in performance.

Size: You want to find the "perfect fit," something she can enjoy right out of the box. If you don't have access to a pair of her shoes to check,
or if you're pressed for time, don't worry, there are a few fun ways you can sleuth this information -- call her best friend; she's bound to have a
pair of your lady's favorite Saturday night stilettos in her closet. Or, take her to the mall -- bring her into Lady Foot Locker and have a "Fit Expert" size her. You may even pick up a few ideas while you're there.

Selection: If you're intimidated by selecting a gift as personal as a shoe, or you're worried that your fashion sense doesn't seem to make much
sense, another way to score major points is with a gift card. If she's into sneakers, likes to work out, or loves to accessorize, a Lady Foot Locker gift card will allow her to find something she loves.

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