It’s marathon season, which means the search is on for the best running shoes for women. After all, it’s not only our endurance that carries us through each pounding of the pavement to the finish line but the shoes on our feet.

Katy Perry is a master of playing dress-up. The singer makes just as many headlines for her love of eccentric costumes and performance looks as she does for her music.

Solid tones are by far the most versatile for dressing up or down, while patterns, like a bold variegated stripe, make a statement no matter the venue.