Ankle boots have been and remain one of the most relevant types of shoes. The variety of styles, colors and styles is great, which allows you to make different images in mood. For those fashionistas who prefer convenience and practicality, there are ankle boots with thick heels and on the platform.
Thanks to this sole, the legs get tired less than on a thin hairpin, and even in the seasons of slippery roads you feel more confident. To some, the thick heel and platform seem rude, to others, on the contrary, attractive, but the fact is that they are at the peak of popularity.
Features
Rumor has it that ankle boots are shoes invented for royal exquisite legs, but they are not popular for this reason. They are extremely uncomplicated in their style, cover the foot and sometimes the ankle, keep the foot dry and warm, and also add the necessary centimeters of growth to those who need it.
Ankle boots are also good in that, unlike high boots, they do not cover the lower leg, which means the owners of beautiful legs can brag about them. Many women love stilettos, because they make the image more elegant, that's just not all this kind of heel is suitable. Thick heel is an echo of retrostyle, moreover, it is most comfortable, because it is stable.
The most common material for ankle boots is leather. It can be natural or artificial, different in texture (matte, varnished, made under the skin of reptiles), color. Suede is the second most popular, although it requires much more gentle handling, especially in humid climates.
Materials can be combined, some, for example, textiles, denim, satin, are present as inserts or decorations on summer or evening models.
Very often, ankle boots, especially everyday and evening ones, and not for office work, are decorated with large decorative elements.Among them are buckles and belts, patches, spikes, chains or other metal parts.
The lacing, which is often present on the ankle boots, allows you to adjust the width of the shaft also acts as a kind of decor. Laces can be as thin and invisible as possible, or, on the contrary, stand out, thick and bright.
As for the flowers, then the ankle boots are not limited by anything. More rigorous and everyday models are predominantly dark and basic colors: black, gray, brown, beige, less often white.
Lovers of juiciness will easily find bright models: violet, red, blue, yellow, blue, pink. Often, a combination of several colors is used, not only monochrome black and white, but also contrasting, such as purple and yellow, blue and red. Prints on ankle boots are not used very often, but nevertheless they are quite acceptable for creating an even more interesting design.
Models
Although it is believed that ankle boots are primarily demi-season shoes, designers have long been creating them for winter and summer. Of course, shoes for each of the seasons differ in appearance and their main characteristics.
Winter models should be practical, safe and warm, which is achieved thanks to fur insulation. Often, fur details become an adornment of winter shoes. It is the thick heel that is ideal at this time of the year, especially in combination with a tractor sole. The height of the platform and heel ensures the safety of the foot from frequent slush, the main thing is to choose shoes with a sole from materials that do not slip on ice. Winter ankle boots are the highest for their appearance and closed.
Summer models are open, they have cutouts on the heel, on the toe, and sometimes on the sides. Materials use light, such as thin leather or textiles.
Demi-season models of ankle boots are the most diverse, since they have much more options for the materials used. If in winter they should be thick and impervious to moisture and cold, and thin in summer, then shoes for fall and winter can combine leather, faux leather, satin, and textile.
As for the heel itself, the thick heel can be different in shape. Square lower than, for example, rectangular. The heel is “shot glass,” that is, tapering downward, most often low or medium height.
The platform is an excellent tool for shoes with steady high heels, adding a lot of centimeters of growth, but at the same time the shoes do not cease to be comfortable. However, a continuous platform in the form of wedges is also possible.
Among the trends of this season, vivid colors can be distinguished, including neon, as well as animalistic and colorful prints.
As for the fabric, suede became the leader of the year, especially with fur, and the main trend is the combination of patent leather and matte leather, lace, fringe and metal decorative elements. For those who are not afraid of bold decisions, the unusual shape and design of the heel, for example, made of transparent material or in the form of a ball, is in fashion. The actual shape of the toe is round and pointed.
What to wear?
Ankle boots are practical, but not universal shoes, so they simply will not suit some outfits, especially elegant, airy evening ones. In addition, you should know that the more massive the appearance of shoes, the more tight-fitting clothing should be.
The most convenient option will be jeans of different styles and informal skinny pants. In the summer it can be shorts, leggings, jeggings. Overalls of various lengths are suitable if the leg is tight. In general, denim looks great along with ankle boots, this applies to sundresses, shirts and skirts.
Among skirts and dresses, those that have a mini or midi length, but only to the middle of the thigh, are most suitable. Knee-length products look most inharmonious with ankle boots, creating the wrong balance in proportions.
Maxi length is possible when the hem covers the upper part of the shoe.The style of products may be different, but you should especially focus on casual, romance and even business. And with skirts and dresses, tights and high knee-high socks will be relevant, especially if these are interesting models with drawings or patterns.
As for clothes from above, these can be tops and T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, blouses. The choice depends on the overall image and situation. The outerwear most suitable for ankle boots is a coat, raincoats, leather jackets, and in warmer times - jackets, cardigans, cardigans.