Leather boots

No fashionista can imagine her wardrobe without stylish leather shoes. Demi-season and winter leather shoes have long been a favorite of all kinds of options for a long time. The skin looks spectacular, worn for a long time, easily combined with any things, as well as unpretentious care.

The largest variety of models feature women's leather shoes. Recent fashion trends have made this type of shoe the most relevant squeak in the past and this year.

Among the models there are classic oxford shoes and brogues with low and wide heels, as well as heels of various shapes and heights, with lacing and all kinds of fasteners, as well as shiny and glossy surfaces, matte and patent leather, perforations and patina effect.

Platform shoes with heels, stiletto heels, wedges, sports style in the form of wedge sneakers, and sneakers on the platform are always popular.

Noteworthy are women's leather lace-up boots - high, medium and low. Such models in the style of "military", "punk" are preferred by young and independent persons.

Models of short leather boots on a high platform with a wide and massive heel gained popularity among young and stylish girls. Moreover, the platform can be deliberately rough, embossed in combination with a laconic top.

Models without a heel or on a comfortable low, on tractor soles, short or high - any woman will find a model to her taste and in accordance with her lifestyle.

Leather boots are an invariable attribute of a business man, or a man who prefers a comfortable and informal style. It can be classic models, or convenient “timberlands”.

Children's leather shoes are indispensable shoes for all ages. They are comfortable, durable and hygienic.

A wide variety of leather boots is presented according to seasonal criteria: winter, summer, demi-season, with various heaters and without.

In winter, women's leather boots with a low heel of a classic cut will be an excellent option for everyday wear in the office, or platform shoes with a stable mid-heel. For relaxation and active sports, “timberlands” are ideal, or high boots with lacing with wide heels, boots without heels.

In some models, two types of insulation can be combined, combined fur is very popular - the main part under the foot is made of natural fur, and the top of the bootleg is made of artificial fur.

Thinsulate insulation is also popular - an artificial material that can warm in extreme cold. The most popular is natural sheepskin and its varieties - felt, wool, mutton.

Demi-season leather shoes are distinguished by the widest variety of models and color options, decor elements.

As a heater for a cool off-season, a bike, faux fur, and synthetic heaters of small thickness are used. Most of the demi-season leather boots are unlined, with interior trim in genuine or artificial leather.

Genuine leather is the most traditional material for leather shoes. There are different types of genuine shoe leather:

• by type of raw material;
• by the method of decoration, painting, varieties;
• by tanning method.

By type of raw material, there are a lot of varieties of genuine leather. Basically, all shoe leather is made from cattle (cattle) skins, sheep and goat skins, and horse skins. Each raw material has its own methods of processing the skin and its name: cattle - girdle, goby, reek, outgrowth, buffalo, bull, etc., goat and sheep skins - shagreen leather, chevret, morocco, etc., horse skin - foal, foal outgrowth.

According to the method of decoration, they distinguish:

• smooth skin;
• varnish (varnished);

According to the method of tanning, there is also a significant division:

• morocco;
• shagreen;
• Like
• suede leather;
• velours;
• nubuck;
• velor split.

There are leather boots made of genuine crocodile, snake skin and kangaroo skins. These types of leather are difficult and expensive to process, which affects the price and have become quite exotic materials for making shoes.

The main types of artificial leather:

• vinyl leather
• faux suede
• shargolin;
• elasto-skin
• naps.

Varieties of synthetic leather are also called eco-leather due to the use of a fabric base and polyurethane coating, which is an environmentally friendly material. Artificial leather uses PVC in its composition.

Types of synthetic leather (eco leather):

• "Velours",
• SK-8,
• Polofofarm
• Cordley
• Porvare
• Pator,
• Xyle et al.

Imitation leather is still a substitute for genuine leather, and its main advantage is its affordability. In general, artificial leather is significantly inferior to natural in terms of hygiene and wear resistance.

Modern production has achieved great success in the manufacture of substitutes for genuine leather, and every year imitation leather becomes a worthy competitor in the use in shoes.

The color variety of leather shoes is presented in all possible colors and shades.

Black is still relevant, all shades of brown, white, beige, burgundy, navy blue, gray, red.

In a fashion combination of colors - brown and beige, black and white, light and dark shades of one color.

For outdoor activities and sports, shoes of bright colors are chosen: blue, blue, red, yellow, as well as combined sports combinations: white-red, black-red, black-blue, etc.

For a casual look in a casual style, urban informal look, designers offer various options for leather boots in the form of oxfords and brogues for summer and autumn, models without a heel of medium height with lace-up or zippers in military style or sporty chic.

In this case, it is recommended to combine shoes with a clear “masculine character” with very feminine wardrobe details.

For urban fashionistas, leather boots are offered on a platform of different heights, with a wide, steady heel or stilettos. Such shoes will visually increase growth and give the image femininity and harmony to the silhouette.

Comfortable leather shoes with wedges or low wide heels are ideal for active and business women.

Tractor-soled shoes look unusually fashionable- a platform sole or a platform with a wide massive heel. Such a deliberate rudeness of the sole in combination with a strict upper boot can emphasize the fragility and femininity of any girl.

Fur trim winter boots are also in fashion. sheepskin, rabbit. Lacing or zipper can be inconspicuous and matching in color with shoes, or a contrasting color.

A special place is occupied by patent leather shoes in various variations - high, short, on a platform, on a hairpin, on a low heel, oxfords, brogues, sneakers.

Stylists offer suede boot options to elegant ladies. Such shoes are emphasized by a sophisticated and elegant cut, a cross between boots and shoes.

1. It should be borne in mind that comfortable shoes without a heel or with a low wide heel do not visually stretch growth. And when choosing a wardrobe for such shoes, you should pay attention to things that will make the figure slimmer: skinny pants, pipe pants, shorts, jeggings, mini skirts, short dresses. Pants are desirable to choose such a length to open the ankle.
2. Winter leather boots with fur trim are best combined with clothes or an accessory with the same fur trim: hood on a jacket, bag with fur, vest, scarf, etc. It should also be remembered that boots with fur visually look heavier than ordinary ones and in accordance with this, you need to carefully select things for them.
3. Patent shoes do not tolerate competition in brilliance in other things. To make the image harmonious, it is better if your bow does not have shiny and sparkling things in combination with patent leather shoes.
4. Deliberately “men's” leather boots or boots on a rough “tractor” sole are combined with very feminine things: lace, flying light fabric. Those. it can be short skirts, a lace blouse, an elegant flying dress. In this way, the "male" part should be only one - in our case, leather shoes.

The main problem in choosing leather shoes is determining the material from which they are made. Despite the information on the price tag, it’s worth knowing how to distinguish genuine leather from artificial leather yourself, evaluate the quality of tailoring, fastening, and model features.

Many people prefer boots made of genuine leather, as it “breathes”, dries quickly, retains its shape, is durable and practical in care. At the cost of a product made of genuine leather is more expensive than artificial leather.

To distinguish genuine leather from artificial in the store, these actions will help:

1. Bend the skin or squeeze. Genuine leather will immediately take its original shape without creases and deep folds.
2. Press your palm against the skin of the boot. Genuine leather gradually takes the heat of the hand and begins to give it away. Artificial leather cools slightly and does not heat up.
3. Look at the skin sections. Artificial leather is immediately distinguished by its basis - textiles or polyamide, which look multi-layered. Genuine leather is thicker and as if monolithic.
4. If possible, drop a drop of water on the boot. Genuine leather immediately absorbs moisture and darkens. Artificial leather does not absorb moisture.

When choosing leather shoes, you also need to inspect all the details, examine the inside. It is recommended to try on both shoes at once, walk a bit to determine if the shoe is suitable for your foot, the height of the lift, the size and the model itself.

Any shoes require care. To do this, you can use ready-made shoe "cosmetics", widely represented on the shelves of shoe stores: sprays, shampoos, foams, creams, lotions and special brushes, sponges, etc.

It is important to remember some common points:

• Genuine leather shoes should be cleaned and wiped after each exit;
• Drying the shoes is desirable in a natural way, in order to avoid deformation and shrinkage;
• Stains on natural skin can be removed with a soap solution mixed with ammonia. It is enough to wipe artificial skin with a damp cloth.
• When cleaning shoes from any material, it is important not to wet it much.
• In order to stretch boots made of genuine leather, it is recommended to wear thick socks, slightly moist and walk in them for some time. Then fill the shoes with a newspaper to absorb moisture. It must be remembered that leather shoes stretch only in width and not in length. In some cases, if the length is short, it is better to return the shoes and exchange them for the desired size.
• Also, for stretching shoes, special stretching lotions, special pads are used.
• Artificial leather is difficult to stretch, some types of artificial leather do not stretch at all.
• White shoes are treated with milk to preserve color and remove stains.
• Patent shoes require careful maintenance. To give shine, you can wipe it with petroleum jelly, special means for shine.
• Use special water-repellent creams for leather shoes.
• Membrane shoes do not require special care and it is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth.
• Eco-leather boots can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Severe dirt and stains can be removed with an aqueous solution of laundry soap.