yeah.. Latin american countries are flocked with people that know fashion (and are generally very educated in a wide range of fields ).
Once again - the shoes you posted (was that you, anyway?) are for old people or these who are really out of touch with any kind of "style", sorry, but that's the truth. Come to France, Germany, etc.. look at how many great dressed people walk around, young and old, and yes they DO care about their appearance and it's not a "sin" or a thing to laugh about (when in US not caring of how one look is almost a "proud of" state of mind).
Question DV,, You ever BEEN to the US?
you seem to think that what poor people in Ohio wear is what everyone wears.
Come to Manhattan, LA, Seattle, Miami, Chicago, Phoenix ...and take a look around, plenty of very high end people walking around dressed to the nines.
From what i can tell... Euros are brand name whores, the bigger the logo slapped on something, the "cooler" it is. and there is a place for that, but it's not the only way to dress and look good.