When it comes to dressing emo, your shoes say a lot. Are they polished and pretty? Or have they been dragged through the mud, almost shredded apart, just like your heart? For this look, choose skate-inspired shoes and combat boots that are worth screaming over. Slip-on Vans, for example, are essential emo — the checkerboard pair is everything — while a pair of platform Dr. Marten boots make a statement.
We love how Instagram user @denk.noir wears these platform Dr. Marten oxfords with a pair of black, fishnet tights, and black ankle socks over top. (Extra points for the pink flower petals scattered around them, too; could there be a more emo photo of a pair of Docs?) There are plenty of styles to choose from on the Dr. Marten website, both with a platform and without, so you can express your feelings to the fullest.
