Good afternoon, if you went to this page, then you need to know all the names of modern shoes ... so that you no longer get confused in its types and have no doubt about the name of what is being worn on you at the moment. Apparently the other day someone called your loafers an incomprehensible word LOFERS, and sports slippers that faithfully serve you for the second season unexpectedly turned out to be SLIPONS. And you firmly decided to clarify the situation about the name of all this MODERN SHOES ... In this article I have collected all the names and all kinds of shoes in pictures - now you can confidently distinguish oXFORD DERBY bootsand never confuse LOFERS with SLIPERS.
So, welcome to the world of modern types of shoes and their English names, which are included in the fashionable vocabulary of the Russian people.
We will start with the types of shoes flat shoes... smoothly move on to boots and all their species ... and finish women's shoes (yes, the louboutins will also be).
The names that we will disassemble are equally present in both types of women's shoes and men's models. That is - for each variety from the list there are female and male styles. Therefore, today you will learn not only to understand women's shoes, but also in a men's store you will be able to show off erudition.
Types of shoes on a flat sole
(modern shoe names)
We start our list of shoes. All names will be with pictures and explanations of what is the characteristic difference between this species and all others.
The first name is beautiful with the taste of airplanes - ESPADRILY (just like a flying squadron). Let's look closely at this kind of shoe.
Espadrilles are a type of shoe that is distinguished by a wicker sole and natural (often textile) upper material.
Where did that come from - initially the Spaniards came up with these shoes. They wove a sole from rope grass, and the top was made of cheap jute material. Such shoes, by virtue of their naturalness, were pleasant for the feet in hot, stuffy weather. Very quickly, not only the poor Spaniards began to wear these shoes, but the whole glamorous Europe.
The following name of the shoes SLIPPONS also gave soft and comfortable textile slippers. But they are very different from espadrilles, just look at their appearance and find the differences.
Slip on - these are shoes with soft sports soles from textile. A characteristic feature of slip-ons is a slightly protruding tongue and an eraser next to the tongue. This type of shoe is worn with a sporty look, with jeans of all styles from skinny to boyfriends. Slip-ons of delicate colors also look appropriate with summer dresses of a day style. In the picture below it is highlighted that often this type of shoe is sewn not only from breathable textiles but also from leatherette leather with various fashionable textures (like a snake or crocodile).
Very often, slippers are given the name of another type of shoes SLIPER (they are really alike). Let's figure out what is the difference between sleepers and slippers.
Sleepers - similar to slipons only tongue shape - but they differ from them in the first by the absence of a rubber band, and a solid sole (see the picture below). As well as the material from which they are made (sleepers are often made from smooth non-textile materials). Sole this type of shoes is the same as flat shoes. Spout shape slightly pointed, with graceful roundness. And in the place where the slippers have a rubber band sewn on the sleepers just empty cut.
Now let's get acquainted with the name of the shoe as LOFERS . Beautiful graceful model of women's shoes and a stylish style of men's shoes under tight pants.
Loafers are easy to distinguish from moccasins and sleepers - all loafers have jumper on the toe (just on top of the tongue) Loafers are often decorated with tassels or small metal buckles on a jumper strap.
Loafers -originate in Norway of the last century (they were worn as home shoes and had soft soles. Gucci's fashion house brought a new sound to the loafer - they gave the loafers a hard sole and a gold jumper on the toe. The popularity of the loafers was brought from the first consumers - John Kennedy, Grace Kelly , Michael Jackson - how can a mere mortal resist here and not buy a similar type of shoes for himself (even so close to the great ones).
The name MOKASINS is familiar to us since childhood, and here we consider them only to identify their differences from loafers and boaters. Now we will compare this type of shoe with our brothers in tailoring.
Moccasin - moccasins are the name of the shoe that the Indians gave us. Moccasins have U-shaped stitched nose with a convex embossed seam. This is a true moccasin cut. Although sometimes a jumper (strip of leather) is sewn over the moccasin’s tongue and then the moccasins already become a sign of loafers ... and the loafers on our feet or loafers arise a contentious issue. That's such fun))) - you can argue and even fight.
The next name of the shoe, which is close in cut to moccasins, is TOPSIDERS - Most often these are men's shoes, although they are found on women (but rarely).
Dockside - Boaters in their cut resemble loafers. A distinctive feature of this type of shoe is its sailor color - a decorative lace runs along the upper edge of the shoe. They differ in the cord threaded along the top of the shoe, which serves as a decor (like a cord in the collar of an English sailor).
It's funny that their name in English (docksiders) and in Russian (topsiders) are different. In Russia, they are called boaters by the name of the company Sperry Top-Sider, which they invented in 1935. This type of shoe was especially for sailing yachts - the ribbed sole allows you to not slip on a smooth deck, and the beige or white color of the sole (as opposed to black) leaves no residue on expensive decking.
The next type of shoes MONKEY more common in men's collections, although female options similar in design also come across fashionable bows. Let's look at this variety of modern shoes.
Monkey - the type of shoe that distinguishes the presence of a strap with a buckle - sometimes one, often two at once. The height of the monks is not higher than the ankle (this differs from this type of shoe as KAZAKI)
The name of this type of shoe comes from the English word MONAS "monk". It was the monks in the far XI century who came up with wearing such simple shoes with a fastener in the form of a wide strap and buckle. It was very convenient to take them off and put them on without messing up in shoelaces swollen with dirt. Poor monks didn’t make such shoes of horse, not of their skin, but of rough textiles. And in the modern world, this shoe design is sewn from expensive high-quality smooth glossy leather.
TYPES OF LACE SHOES
(oxford boots, derby shoes, brogues, deserts)
But the kind of shoes that everyone knows - and they are all called OXFORD - once they fell in love with Oxford youth and with their light hands, that is, their legs, became popularized and spread to the whole honest world.
Oxfordsdiffer from all other types of boots similar to them in that Lace up collars are sewn with their lower edges into the cape boot. That is, in fact, the lacing of this type of shoe performs a decorative function, it does not particularly expand the toe when unlacing. By the way, the correct lacing on Oxford boots is considered to be where the lace lines pass through neat parallel strips (and not like in the picture above). The photos below show us that in the modern world, the design of Oxford boots can be the most fantasy and even freakish.
And here are the derby boots - A type of shoe that is often confused with OXFORD. But they have one very obvious difference.
Wearing Derby Boots sidewalls are sewn over the main part of the bot. And therefore, with the laces untied, these sidewalls can freely bend down (slap like ears). And if you remember in oxfords opposite the sidewalls of the lacing part they are tightly sewn into the cape of the boot and cannot bend down and even hardly move apart. They are less official than oxfords, and so they can be worn not only with pants but also with jeans and velvet pants, chinos, etc.
You probably noticed that many of the shoes presented have hole punching for airing your feet in hot weather. For such a holey kind of shoes, a special name was invented - these shoes are called brogues.
Where did the brogue boots come from?- It is believed that this type of shoe has Scottish roots. It was there that Scots suffering from wet boots grazed their cattle in tall and wet grasses. Before the shoes had dried out overnight, it was again necessary to drive the cattle to the pasture and put on nasty raw shoes. That's why the idea came up to make holes in the boots for their quick airing and drying.
Brogues are a type of shoe that is ideal for trousers made of cotton or linen fabric, for chinos, for corduroy pants and sporty elastic pants. As you can see in the picture below, the brogue boots can have the design like oxfods and derby ones.
The next type of shoe from our list is DESSERTS. They got their name from the word desert. It was these boots that the English military wore in Egypt. Hot sand did not heat the heels due to the thick sole, and soft skin allowed the legs to feel comfortable and comfortable. When the war ended, the remnants of the uniforms went on free sale and fell in love with the entire civilian population of England.
A distinctive feature of DESSERTS is their thickened sole and soft suede leather more often and a very small number of holes for lacing. Women's versions of these shoes are often put on the heel and make a more sophisticated toe.
And in their cut they are very similar to the next type of shoes CHUKKA . In fact, deserts are one of the varieties of Chukka boots. Let's look at this type of boots, very beautiful and concise in its meager ascetic lacing and simplicity of a sleek smooth cut.
CHUKKA boots (or chakka) differ from deserts more free cut range - it comes in from the higher sides ... and more holes are allowed for lacing - not two but only three. And the material for this type of shoe is no longer required to be suede - even smooth patent leather is only welcome.
KINDS OF HIGH BOOTS
(Chelsea, Timberlands, Dr. Martins, Sneakers)
Now the turn has reached high boots and the first in this list of styles are smooth and minimalistic in their design BELT CHELSI. They are often found in both male and female types of shoes. I will specially write an article about how to wear such fashionable and insanely comfortable shoes for women.
Chelsea boots - Chelsea boots do not have any decorative elements on them - no buckles, no laces. They are laconic in their cut and their beauty lies in their pure radiance and impeccable smoothness. They have a side cut on both sides, into which the elastic is inserted, for ease of dressing.
Fashion houses often play with this laconic style of women's shoes, giving it various additions in the form of a heel (as in the photo below) or perforation and a section without gum.
High military-style boots that our people still like to call boots or army boots, in the states they call DOCTOR MARTINS.
Dr. Martens - this type of shoes is decorated with high lacing to the very top of the shoe. They have a high-quality sole with deep treads, which makes them comfortable shoes for the dirty off-season and slippery winters.
Designers like to play in heavy army boots, introducing Oxford-style shoes into their designs, perforating like Brogues, or thin wedges (see photo below).
Timberland boots TIMBERLANDS - in translation it sounds like the boots of a forester. They differ from other lace-up shoes just above the ankles and the velvety surface of the material from which they are sewn.
The popularity of these boots brought funny mustard color - this color scheme turned out to be crucial for the popularization of this type of shoe. Now this color is considered the classic color of TIMBERLANDS. A design feature of these boots is their ability to bend outward with their fur.
Well, finally it’s the turn for the chocolate-bitted bitters. SNICKERS - got the name from the word "sneak up" - the soft silent sole of this type of shoe allows you to sneak up inaudibly.
Sneakers look like sports shoes - because of the rubber flexible sole and cut, close to sneakers with Velcro or laces. These shoes were originally used on tennis courts - and now she was raised to a high platform and even to a wedge heel for lovely ladies who had long dreamed of high heel sneakers.
Here is a journey into the world of names for shoes we made today. Now you feel like an expert in a wide variety of types of shoes ... and well versed in all kinds of shoes with laces. Now you can instructively comment on fashion articles on fashion blogs and correct the negligent scribblers who called the derby Oxford boots.
And that's not all…
I am inviting you continuation of this article.
After all, we have not finished yet ... we just have to figure it out with types of women's shoes, Yes, and boots could be built into a strict classification ...
Good luck with your choice of shoes.
Olga Klishevska, specially for the site
Today, we hear such “unusual” and new shoe names as l offers, oxfords, derby, brogues, top siders and many others. Many types of shoes have appeared recently - they have filled the shelves of stores, fashion editions easily operate with their names. But the head is still confused.
Let's get acquainted with the types of men's and women's shoes, we will understand their names and the purpose for which this or that shoe model is intended.
Types of shoes are divided into several main groups: female and male, summer, winter, autumn, spring, demi-season.
As for the "seasonal" shoes, it is divided into four seasons known to us. Winter shoes You need to choose according to three main points: convenience, strength, stability. Winter shoes are characterized by a durable thick sole, rubberized, which does not slip. Also, winter shoes, for women, for men, should have a warmed insole, on fur or on any other insulation. Winter shoes can be made of genuine leather, faux or suede. The main attribute of winter shoes is a stitched sole, so that the shoes do not get wet and can withstand all severe weather conditions. So snow and ice will be for you for nothing.
Autumn shoes It is divided into two types of shoes: for late autumn and for early. Autumn shoes can be either slightly insulated or “bare”. Shoes may not have fur, but a warm lining has the right to be present. Autumn shoes can be made of leather or leatherette, varnish, suede, as well as rubber. It is not less important that the autumn shoes were waterproof. To do this, choose shoes also stitched and high soled.
Spring shoes implies lightness, comfort and convenience. Thus, insole sometimes is completely absent in spring shoes. Spring shoes are usually thin-soled, but they can also be rubberized or stitched for heavy spring rains. The material of spring shoes can be almost any. Leather, varnish, suede, waterproof fabric - all these materials are suitable for the spring season.
When choosing a summer, that is female, that men's shoes, the most important thing to be guided by is comfort. Comfort summer shoes lies in the naturalness of the material from which the shoes are made. Choose shoes made from natural materials such as bamboo, cotton or linen. So, in the hot summer, your skin of the legs will “breathe”.
Demi-season shoes includes two periods: autumn-winter and spring-summer. We choose demi-season shoes when it is necessary to smoothly switch from autumn to winter shoes, from winter to spring, and from spring to summer. Demi-season shoes can protect us from slush, dirt, rain, wet snow, etc. These are the shoes that are chosen not specifically by season, but by weather conditions. Therefore, even in the spring we can choose insulated demi-season shoes. Such shoes are most often made of durable materials and soles.
Except seasons shoe classification it is determined by several main criteria and is divided into several groups: household shoes, military, casual shoes, weekend shoes, professional shoes, industrial and orthopedic shoes. Shoes can also be divided into subgroups: shoe model, shoe style, type of shoe and type of shoe.
Orthopedic shoes It happens, both children’s and adults. Orthopedic shoes are more common among children's shoes, as it positively affects the correct formation of the foot. In orthopedic shoes, there is a relief insole repeating the bends of the foot, and a back that fixes the heel.
Production and professional shoes - This is work shoes that are intended for one or another kind of profession or specialty. There are no decorative details on this type of shoe. This kind of “working” shoes are made on a thin and comfortable sole. Professional shoes can also include military. Military shoes consists of durable materials, sturdy lacing and various fasteners.
Household, or slippers, designed for home or yard. Home slippers are characterized by a soft lining and a thin, easily bendable sole. Filler for shoes for home is a synthetic winterizer or fluff. Outdoor slippers are a bit stronger than home slippers. Unlike slippers for the home, shoes for the yard are made of rubber or other materials that can absorb moisture and dirt.
Each type of shoe has its own name. Often these names came from the English language, so we take the English gradation of types of shoes as a basis.
Boots: classification
Thigh high boots - high boots, which are also called in a different way - over the knee boots.Treads are characterized by a high and narrow "landing". They must be above the knee.
Knee high boots - boots to the knees. Such boots are characterized by a height exactly to the knee. Not higher, not lower. Knee-high boots can be both narrow and loose.
Treads Jimmy choo turner | Knee High Boots Jimmy Choo Drape
Wellington boots - rubber, "hunting" boots. Boots of this kind are either down to the knees, or slightly lower. Also, "hunting" boots always have a wide boot.
Cowboy boots - cowboy boots. Cowboy boots are always characterized by various kinds of “patterns” and decor, for example, fringe.
Rubber Hunter wellington boot | Cowboy boots Justin Vintage Cowboy Boots
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Ugg boots - ugg boots, sheepskin boots. Uggs come in different lengths: to the middle of the caviar and below. Long uggs are easy to tuck - so they can be bent and worn as short ones.
Ugg boots Ugg Classic Short Sand
Gladiator boots - Greek "boots" - gladiators. Gladiator boots, not to be confused with Greek sandals. Gladiator boots reach the knees and are fixed with straps along the entire length.
Wedge boots - wedge boots. Wedge boots differ from ordinary wedge heels in their "cut" shape. The so-called wedge heel. Seen from behind, it seems that this is not a wedge heel, but a heel.
Gladiators Jean paul gaultier | Wedge boots Giuseppe zanotti
Boots: classification
Dr. Martens - "army boots. This kind of boot is characterized by durable lacing, which is done from the beginning to the end of the boot.
Timberland boots - literally translated from English as “forester's boots”. People call them “timberlands”. There are both male and female. They are characterized by a shoe height just above the ankle. Timberlands have gained popularity in a mustard color, and now this color is considered classic for them.
Boots Dr. Martens
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Chelsea boots - Chelsea. Chelsea boots are characterized by a smooth surface, without laces, buckles and other attributes. The height of such boots is higher than the ankle, and an elastic band is inserted on both sides of the boots.
Monk boots - “monastic” boots, “monks”. Monka boots are characterized by a smooth surface, a leather upper lap with a buckle at the end.
Chelsea from Asos | Monkeys from Harris
Oxford, Oxford - These are shoes or shoes in which the lacing is not adjustable, and rather plays a decorative role. The laces in such shoes or shoes go strictly parallel to each other, and the tongue is completely closed.
Oxford Tommy hilfiger
Shoes and sandals with heels: classification
Lita - shoes on the platform and high and thick heels, "litas". Despite the high platform, the litas are very comfortable shoes thanks to the wide, steady heel.
Platform - platform shoes, "louboutins". These shoes have a high platform in front and, of course, a high heel.
Litas from Jeffrey campbell lita | Louboutins from Christian louboutin
Slingbacks - sandals on a strap with an open toe and a heel, "slingbacks".
Mary janes - shoes with a flat strap or with a heel.
Slinkbacks Christian louboutin slingbacks | Mary janes from Michael kors
D’orsay - shoes whose shape is cut out on one side. Dorsey shoes are close in design to pumps, but differ from them in their “cut out” side on the inside.
Ankle strap - platform shoes and high heels with a thin ankle strap. They are distinguished from Mary Jane shoes by a thin strap.
D "orsey from Zara | Shoes with a thin strap from Christian loubountin
T-strap - shoes with a strap in the form of the letter "T" on the ankle. Shoes with a T-shaped strap are distinguished from the rest by their grace and unusualness. They cannot be confused with other shoes.
Open toe - sandals. Shoes in which the main part of the leg is open, and on the leg they are held on straps or lacing.
T-Strap shoes by Valentino | Open sandals from Prada
Wedge - wedges. Such shoes are characterized by a high platform, but there are also low wedges. They are both closed in the form of shoes, and open - in the form of sandals.
Stiletto - stilettos. Stilettos have a round toe, a low heel and they do not have a platform in front.
Wedge shoes from Christian louboutin | Stilettos Christian louboutin stiletto
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Kitten heel - shoes with heels, wineglass. Shoes of this kind differ from ordinary shoes with their small heels. Basically they have a closed shape.
Peep toe - shoes with an open toe. Shoes are closed, but with a small open neckline.
Shoes heel shot glass from Jimmy choo | Open toe shoes Christian louboutin
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Searpin - pumps. Classic shoe shape. Most often they have a smooth surface without any decor.
The boats Christian Louboutin Pigalle
Flat shoes: classification
Crocs - rubber sandals "crocuses". They differ from other sandals in their comfort and durability. Crocuses are molded in the form of inflexible slippers with a movable strap that secures the heel. Pere performed in a shallow hole.
Gladiators - Greek "gladiators" sandals. Sandals with straps and a height just below the ankle.
Crocuses Crocs | Gladiators Jean paul gaultier
Loafer - loafers. Loafers have a smooth surface without any additions in the form of lacing or buckle.
Converse (“Back” shoes) - sneakers. Due to the enormous popularity of the brand, converse sneakers are often called conversions.
Loafers John galliano | Sneakers Converse all star
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Ballerina flats - ballet shoes, ballerina shoes. Ballet shoes are characterized by a flat sole, a round nose, they do not have any straps or lacing.
Slip on - slip-on shoes, shoes with flat rubber soles. Slip-ons are characterized by a smooth surface, without lacing and straps. The most important thing in slip-ons is the print. Although there are monochrome models.
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Moccasin - moccasins. Moccasins have a quadrangular stitched nose.
Dockside - top siders. Top siders are almost relatives of moccasins. They differ in the cord threaded along the top of the shoe, which serves as a decor.
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Jelly - shoes made of silicone. This type of shoe includes summer shoe models. For example - shale. They can be decorated in different ways, but often flowers and bows are the main components.
Flip flops - shales, flip flops, flip flops. This type of summer shoes has only two membranes, and they differ from each other only in the thickness of the membranes and soles.
Silicone flip flops Chanel | Flip flops Valentino
It is believed that women's shoes should be feminine. By feminine shoes, we mean high-heeled shoes, all kinds of boots and ankle boots. But no one has canceled the fact that women's shoes should be stylish too! A few years ago, we could not imagine that such a daring, brutal, but at the same time beautiful and stylish shoe models would enter the women's wardrobe. Now, some female models of shoes look almost like men's. They are distinguished from each other by a more delicate style, finish and color. These models of women's shoes include: loafers, sleepers, oxfords, derby, brogues, monks, top siders, loafers, espadrilles and slip-ons. All of the listed models of women's shoes are all elements of a men's wardrobe. So, you need to say “thank you” to the fashion and designers of men's shoes that brought such a stylish and, most importantly, comfortable shoe model to the women's wardrobe.
It's no secret that shoes are also selected for a specific case. Thus, shoes are divided into several subgroups: casual, formal, for work, for leisure and for sports. Shoes are one of the main attributes of a female and male image. Therefore, it is not unimportantly correct, and most importantly it is appropriate to wear it.
Women for everyday work image they can afford to choose stylish loafers, oxfords, sleepers, as well as low-heeled pumps.
Loafers Christian louboutin loafer
For walking Slip-ons, ballet shoes, sneakers are perfect.
Slip on Louis Vuitton Slip On
For solemn occasions always prefer high-heeled shoes or platform wedges. Not less important is the material from which the shoes are made. The choice of material should come from the occasion in which you put them on. For the most part this applies to weekend shoes. For example, for some event you can wear shoes made of satin material, velvet, or shoes that are decorated with stones.
Pumps from Christian louboutin and Manolo blahnik
As for men, here almost everything is the same as the female half. With the exception of heels, platforms and wedges. Men's shoes very diverse, it also has several types and names. A man going to work can wear: a model of a derby, oxfords, brogues, monks, loafers.
Derby Church derby | Monkey Pollini monk boots
For recreation Sleepers, loafers, boat shoes and espadrilles are great.
Top siders Gant docksade | Espadrilles Castaner espadrille
In terms of solemn occasions men are a little easier. Under the classic suit, you can safely wear the same oxfords, loafers, derby, etc. The only difference from the everyday work image will be the material of the shoe. Men's weekend shoes can be made of suede, snake skin, python, crocodile or pony.
Oxfords Gleni oxford | Sleepers Roberto Cavalli Sliper
Sport shoesthat male, that female, united by one main criterion - convenience! Any designer shoes that we can find in such well-known brands as Valentino, Chanel, Christian Dior, or any professional shoes like Nike, Adidas, Reebok are suitable here.
Sneakers Valentino Trainer, Chanel Trainer, Christian Dior Trainer
Sneakers Nike Trainer, Addidas Trainer, Reebok Trainer
I want to focus on sports women's and men's shoes. A little early sports shoes were intended only for targeted use. Now sports shoes are one of the most stylish attributes of all fashionistas and women of fashion.
Women's and men's sports shoes are divided into three main groups: sneakers, sneakers and sneakers. If we have some kind of concept and idea about sneakers and sneakers, then I will dwell on sneakers in more detail.
Sneakers - One of the types of sports shoes that reach the ankle and have a small light wedge. One of the brightest representatives of this women's shoes is the famous designer - Isabel Marant. Sneakers are also featured in the collections of Giuseppe Zanotti, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Lanvin and many other designer shoe collections.
What shoes can be worn with sneakers? Sneakers, like sneakers with sneakers, can be safely worn with casual-style clothing. I would like to note that this season is very popular sports style, namely mixed. One example of mixed sports style is to wear cropped dress pants with sneakers or other athletic shoes.
Sneakers from Isabel marant and Mark jacobs
One of the main criteria by which we choose shoes is the time of year. IN winter period women can afford to wear shoes with flat, durable and wide soles, or wide heels. These types of shoes include: boots, ankle boots, ugg boots, army boots, low shoes derby, and all that you need to wear in the cold and slippery season. For special occasions you can wear boots or ankle boots with steady heels, as well as over the knee boots.
Chelsea Baggat chelsea | Derby Soft gray derby
Autumn and spring Women's shoe wardrobe will be complemented by such shoe models as: sleepers, loafers, loafers, oxfords, derby, brogues, ballet shoes etc. For the fall season, it is best to choose shoes made of durable and waterproof materials, as well as thick soles. Shoes made of suede, varnish, fabric and thin soles are best left in the spring.
Oxfords Jonak oxford | Ballet shoes Tory Burch Ballerina Flats
Summer period - One of the most beloved female periods. Because you can finally get your favorite heeled sandals, sandals, summer boots, espadrilles, slates and enjoy some of the most comfortable types of shoes.
Gladiators Givenchy | Espadrilles Christian louboutin
Concerning men's shoes, then she, like women, is divided into different types of shapes, textures, lacing and perforation. Such models of men's shoes as oxfords and derby belong to the group of shoes with lacing. Model derby has open lacing, and the model oxfords have a closed lacing. Loafers and Monks have a smooth surface. Perforated shoe models include oxfords and brogues - one of the most “decorated” models of men's shoes.
Brogues Fabi brogues
Men's winter shoes, slightly different from women's winter shoes. Winter shoes for men should be warm, stable and thick soles. Fur boots are best chosen from natural material: sheepskin, tsigeyka, goat, etc. These types of men's shoes include: army boots, timberland boots, men's uggs, reddings.
IN autumn spring period men's shoes take on a more classic look. In the fall, Chelsea boots and desert boots will become indispensable. Spring will be an excellent option so beloved by the male sex. loafers, monks, derby, brogues etc.
Chelsea Gucci | Loafers Christian louboutin
Summer men's shoes should be as comfortable as possible and not hot. If in summer women can afford to wear shoes on their bare feet (sandals, shoes with an open cape or toe), then men have frames in this regard. For example, dress code rules do not allow men to wear summer shoes ( slippers, slates, sandals) to work. There is also an alternative to this. Wear shoes like loafers, boat shoes and espadrilles on the bare foot. Firstly, it will be comfortable and not hot, and secondly, the rules of the dress code will not be violated.
Moccasins Tod’s Moccasin
And so, we gradually moved on to the topic, what to wear with this or that shoe model? Of course, in the autumn and winter seasons, the main thing is that outerwear harmoniously combine with shoes. With stylish ladies derby boots, no less stylish trench coatbeige or black or direct coat the same pastel colors. Winter uggs, both male and female, are best worn with down jacket some bright color. A fur coat Will look good with knee-high boots or slightly higher. In spring, having removed the "heavy" outerwear, you can give your preference to cashmere cardigans or easy raincoatsthat combine with women's loafers, sleepers, oxfords, moccasins, etc.
Men shoe models such as oxfords, loafers, monks, brogues and derby can safely be worn under classic suit and tie. Models such as top siders, moccasins, deserts, chelsea and redding will suit casual and unobtrusive style - casual. Jeans, a cozy jacket, sweater and polo are the main components of this style. And such models as espadrilles, slip-ons and slates - leave for the summer version that you can wear on the beach with shorts or to the city with jeans .
Boots Clarks desert boots | Slip on Gucci slip on
Shoes are a business card of both women's and men's wardrobe. Sometimes shoes can say a lot more for you than yourself.
Loafers (from English loafer means "loafer") is a model of shoes without fasteners and laces. The shape of loafers resembles moccasins, but differ in the presence of a stable sole with a small heel. The classical model of loafers has small (often two) brushes, which, in fact, do not carry any function, but are a rather important element of the classical model.
Invented loafers according to all existing legends, the Norwegian shoemaker Nils Gregorusson Tweranger in the twentieth century. He spent his youth in America, learning the art of creating shoes. Nils returned to Norway when he was 20 years old, and then he created the author's model of shoes, which he called "Aurland loafers" (a little later - "Aurland shoes") in honor of the Norwegian city of Eurlans, where he spent his childhood. Shoes liked the local population and quickly became popular. Export went to Europe, where American tourists noticed a convenient model. So the fame of the "Norwegian moccasins" spread throughout the world. Based on this model, already in America, the Spalding family of shoemakers began to create the same shoes, renaming them “loafers”.
Unpretentious shoes reached the peak of popularity in the 1980s, when Guccio Gucci himself confessed his love to loafers (he added the famous metal buckle to them). After that, the loafers became a real “elite” attribute - everyone on Wall Street polled them almost like an element of uniform.
Oxfords
Oxfords (the original name is “balmorals” - was named after the royal castle of Balmoral in Scotland) - low-rise boots, covered with lacing and flat non-rubber sole.
In the 19th century, these shoes were incredibly popular among students at Oxford University. It was this "student" popularity that led the balmorals to a name change. At first, the Oxfords were “tall shoes” without laces, however, students here also contributed by making the shoes shorter and adding lacing (so that the shoes do not fall off their feet). Most often, oxfords are sewn without perforation and presented in classic brown-black tones.
What is closed lacing? This is a certain type of lacing, where the vamp (the front of the shoe, the leather patch on the toe) is sewn on top of the berets (directly on the surface of the boot) - in contrast to the derby. That is, the two sides (berets), tied with a lace, are sewn under the front of the boot (vamp) and close over the tongue, sewn from below, under the lacing. The side parts, the so-called berets, are sewn to the front of the shoe in the form of the letter "V".
Derby
Derby - shoes with an open lacing, in which berets are sewn on top of a vamp. Simply put, the sides are sewn over the front of the shoe, so when the laces are untied, the sidewalls diverge freely. Most often come with perforations.
Brogues
Brogues - shoes with perforation. They can be either with open lacing or closed. A characteristic feature is a detachable V-shaped toe.
In the 17th century, booking (punching holes in the skin) was used by Irish farmers, who often worked in marshlands. Perforated holes in the brog allowed quick removal of water from the boots and contributed to the rapid ventilation of the foot. Over time, people began to wear brogues of different walks of life, including the elite. A little later, in the 20th century, this shoe model gained unprecedented popularity among men when the Prince of Wales, Edward, began to be published only in brogues. By the way, it was at his request that a cut-out toe (in the shape of the letter W) was made at these shoes, along the seam of which perforations were located - an element that made brogues popular.
Chelsea
Chelsea are ankle-high leather shoes with a thin sole, slightly pointed and slightly rounded toe. A distinctive feature of this type of shoe is rubber inserts on the sides along the entire height of the shoe. History is silent and does not reveal the secret of the one who created this shoe model, but the hypothesis hints at the direct connection of these shoes with one of the London districts - Chelsea. It is known that shoes were at the peak of popularity in the 1960s and 70s.
If, instead of rubber inserts, there is lightning (on the side, often from two sides), then the shoes are called beatle. The name, no matter how difficult it is to notice, is consonant with the popular group The Beatles, whose members wore these shoes almost without taking off. Interesting fact: many believe that love for Chelsea is the only thing that united the Beatles with their implacable rivals The Rolling Stones.
Monkey
Monks are “monastic” boots. This model is characterized by a smooth surface and upper lap leather with a buckle. Most often, monk is sewn without zipper and lacing. The design rests, roughly speaking, on buckles fastened with an overlap over the berets. Thanks to this fastener, the monks are quite practical.
The word monk is translated as "monk." According to legend, it was the representatives of the clergy who were the first to wear these super-comfortable shoes. It was, however, in the distant XII century, and shoes were made of textiles, and not of leather. Since the monks did not want and did not like to spend a lot of time fastening their shoes, such a special, quick-to-use model was created especially for them. The classic look of monks on one strap is quite popular now. Brown is considered to be the most popular color, but monks of black or dark blue shades are often present in fashion.
Ballet shoes
Ballet Flats are our favorite classic model of flat shoes or with a small steady heel and a closed toe. Ballet shoes got their name for their similarity with professional shoes in ballet, that is, directly for their similarity with pointe shoes.
Even in the XVI century there was a shoe of such a plan, which was worn by both representatives of male and female noble origin. In the XVII-XVIII century, these shoes acquired a small heel, but at the same time they remained incredibly stable and comfortable for everyday wear. And finally, in the 19th century, the shoe maker Salvatore Capecio created the famous “ballet shoes”. Following historical facts, Salvatore has been producing shoes for ballerinas since 1887 and suddenly thought about the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating shoes for ordinary women - an everyday comfortable model that will allow a woman to feel free and comfortable.
Ballet shoes gained worldwide popularity after they appeared on the cover of the American magazine Vogue in 1949.
Mary Jane
“Mary Jane” is a model of flat shoes with a strap on the rise and a rounded toe. Typically, with this model the heel reaches a maximum of 7 cm, but nowadays you can also find shoes at a height of 10 cm. Although, in fact, the only condition for the heel of the Mary Jane model is to be stable. After all, back in the 1930s, shoes were created for crazy dancing, and not for a quiet walk through the streets. Naturally, shoes for such a "dance" activity should not have flown off his feet, which is why such a steady, not rickety heel was invented.
A little later, the era of stilettos and fanciful heels reigned in the fashion world, and already in the 1960s, at the peak of popularity, there were again comfortable and elegant Mary Jane. It was a prototype of the kind of children's shoes that every girl of that time wanted - and no wonder, because Twiggy herself was engaged in the promotion of these shoes. Even later, in the 90s, Courtney Love began to wear them, which again gave the shoes another wave of popularity.
By the way, the shoes owe their name to the heroine of the English comic book “Buster Brown” - the girl Mary Jane, who wore such shoes.
Slip on
Slip-ons are lightweight sneakers without lacing, consisting of the upper part of canvas and rubber soles. The history of slip-ons dates back to 1977, when shoe maker Paul Van Doren, the founder of Vans, presented his new creation to the public. Slip-ons immediately began to be in demand among surfers and skaters, and after the release of the film “Quick Changes at Ridgemont High School” in 1982, in which the main character-surfer (by the way, Sean Penn) wore only slip-ons in the frame, he found much wider popularity.
Now slip-ons have conquered not only the world of sports and everyday exits to the store, but also the designer world of high fashion. Often Valentino, Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang, etc. are played with slip-ons in their collections. The simple design, the “breathable” sole, the absence of any laces and zippers, as well as the rather low price made “surfer shoes” a real fashion hit.
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In the fashion of 2017, women's shoes of various types. In the trend and brogues, and oxfords, and sleepers with loafers. You can not limit yourself. The only problem is how to look for shoes in the online store, what request should I register? Indeed, today the fashionable dictionary has expanded significantly.
Don’t worry, we have chosen the most relevant types of shoes for the spring-summer season and tell you how they differ from each other. Naturally, there are many more types of women's shoes, but these are the most common and suitable for the warm season.
You can easily find the presented models in the collections of fashion houses.
Types of modern women's shoes
Sleepers
Slippers with an open heel are a logical continuation of the pajama trend. Of course, they are very comfortable! Soft and flat. To avoid too strong an association with slippers, it is better to give preference to models of leather, lace or suede, with embroidery and print.
Birkenstock
These open-heeled sandals look like orthopedic shoes, but this is not the first season they are one of the most relevant options for the summer. The name of this type of women's shoes comes from the name of the creator of the same orthopedic shoes Konrad Birkenstock, who could not have imagined that after a hundred years his invention would become so fashionable. Universal birken stocks can be worn both on the beach and in the city. They fit especially well with midi dresses and tight trousers.
Stilettos
This is 100% classic. If you prefer practicality and convenience, and in your wardrobe there is a place for only one pair in heels, let it be stilettos. They look very elegant, with a slightly pointed toe and a thin heel of medium height. Approach almost everything and instantly make the image elegant!
Muli
They can be both on the heel (clogs) and on a flat sole (like sleepers). The heel must be open, and the toe of the mule, as a rule, on the contrary, is closed. Due to this, they keep well on the foot and it is very convenient to wear them.
Oxfords
Classic lace-up shoes that you can safely wear both in the office and at the party. This type of women's shoes came from a men's wardrobe and quickly took its place on our shelves. In summer, instead of leather oxfords, you can try on suede models, as well as options with slits, which are a hybrid of boots and sandals.
Brogues
This, in fact, oxfords or any other shoes with perforation. They allow you to create a measure of business, but not too strict image, and are an excellent replacement for sneakers for those who sometimes want to move away from sports style. On summer city streets, two-tone brogibrogs in pastel colors, as well as models decorated with golden or silver inserts, will look great.
Espadrilles
These slippers of Spanish peasants once again made their way to the top of the fashion hit parade. And this is not surprising: the espadrilles are very comfortable and weightless, they are comfortable even in the hottest weather. Classic models are made of natural fabric on a flat rope sole. Today you can find options on the platform with all kinds of lacing.
Loafers
Another beautiful type of women's shoes for lovers of comfort. Loafers look like moccasins, but look more elegant due to the small, almost flat heel and the discreet design of the upper part. They are made without lacing and fasteners, but, as a rule, supplemented with some detail, for example, a leather brush or a jumper. Pay attention to patent leather models.
Monkey
The best option to create the image of a good girl-excellent student. These classic low-heeled buckle shoes are reminiscent of the shoes we wore at school for a shift. Wear them with a midi skirt and a bag!
Top siders
Initially, they were created for yachting. White flat sole and leather lace on the sides are the main differences between this type of women's and men's shoes. Bright suede models are suitable for the summer. They should be worn without socks, combining with blue jeans, shorts or mini-dresses in the style of "sports chic".
It seems that there are innumerable types of women's shoes. Every decade, or even every year, new species appear, or the models that were worn centuries ago are remembered. What to wear in winter and what in autumn, why so many summer couples, and how to remember all this? We understand the variety of forms and purposes of women's shoes.
Classification
The bulky word "classification" for hard work - by what principle should women shoes be divided into categories? In style, the presence of a heel? Closed and open shoes, strict and unofficial - there are many options, more models. In Russia, the seasons are pronounced and winter shoes are very different from summer open sandals or autumn boots, so we will choose the easiest way - we will divide the shoes by season.
Universal models
Boots
High-top shoes. The most popular shoes for autumn slush, spring frosts and winter frosts. But there are summer light boots.
Ankle boots
Cropped boots. Winter, demi-season and summer models are produced.
Treads
Boots above the knee.
Boots
Shoes for all seasons. Shoes cover the foot ankle-deep, come with lacing, zippers or buttons.
Ankle boots
Shoes with a steady heel, something between shoes, ankle boots and boots. Both light summer models and warm winter models are available.
Wedges
Shoes with a single sole instead of a heel that rises evenly from the front of the shoe to the back. Shoes, boots and other models of winter, summer and demi-season shoes are created on a wedge heel.
Shoes
Classic heeled shoes to close the toe. There are open summer shoes with a cut toe and closed autumn models.
Pumps
A kind of women's shoes. The peculiarity of the pumps is a thin and short toe. With him, they really resemble a neat little boat.
Monkey
Closed shoes with a buckle without lacing. They came to the women's wardrobe from the men's. There are demi-season models and summer options.
Sport shoes
Women's sneakers and sneakers are originally sports models that fit tightly into the everyday style of clothing and shoes.
Sneakers
The model is not related to chocolate, the name comes from English to sneak - sneak. Sports shoes with rubber soles for summer and spring-autumn.
Summer shoes
Ballet shoes
Classic women shoes with a flat sole or a small heel.
Brogues
In vernacular, "shoes with holes." Like many female models, descended from men's shoes.
Sandals
Summer women's shoes, which leaves the foot open and is worn on the bare foot.
Clogs
In the Middle Ages, so-called wooden shoes of the poor peasants of France. Today, clogs are stylish flying shoes of recognizable shape with or without low heel.
Sandals
Open summer shoes, which consists of a sole with straps to hold the foot.
Gladiators
Gladiators or Roman sandals - a type of sandals with a characteristic abundance of leather straps.
Shales
Easy sandals.
Moccasins
Soft shoes made of smooth leather or suede with flat soles or wedges. The Indians of North America wore almost the same before the Europeans discovered it.
Loafers
Shoes that look like moccasins. Available in flat soles or small heels.
Topsiders
Initially, yachtsmen’s shoes, today is a popular summer shoe. Differences - non-slip rubber sole and soft top.
Winter shoes
Winter with frosts and reagents, snow and slush, habitually narrows the choice of shoe types to a few. For low temperatures, winter boots, ankle boots are ideal, boots, boots and ankle boots are suitable.
Autumn-spring models
Inter-time when it is hot in winter models and cold in summer models. In the early autumn and late spring they wear shoes, boots and sneakers, while in slush and cold they wear boots, ankle boots and autumn boots.
There are many types of women's shoes, but the basic models that are required for a girl’s wardrobe are just a few pairs. Read more about this in the article.
