Shoes with a bright design that is able to set the mood for the whole image, you will not surprise anyone. Sneakers with a luminous sole are quite another matter. They became a real hit in the fashion world.
History
LED-technologies are developing at a tremendous speed, penetrating into all spheres of human life, including fashion. The use of such lighting was acceptable when creating costumes for artists of various genres, and now this technology is actively used to create sneakers.
For the first time, such shoes were created for the film "Back to the Future." After some time, luminous sneakers appeared in the film "Step Forward 3D" and aroused genuine interest in the public. The first attempts to create such an original shoe were made by Nike. True, in these models there were light-accumulating elements, and not LED-backlight, as in modern sneakers. The first luminous shoes during the day accumulated energy, and in the dark gave it away. Some time passed and the world saw an updated version of such an unusual shoe. Inside their soles were LED lamps, the operation of which was provided by a pair of batteries. Power supplies were located in the tongue and were easily replaceable.
Even then, lamps on sneakers could work on a single charge for 6-8 hours.
Nike decided to surprise its fans with a new service that anyone can use. If you have any sneakers from the Air Max series, then their sole can be made luminous. You will need to contact your company representative and place an order in which the preferred highlight color will be indicated. Next, your shoes go to Nike, where they undergo modernization.After about three weeks, you will get back your pair of advanced sneakers.
Nike took over the idea of Yifang Wan, who also launched the production of luminous-soled sneakers. But even after that, such shoes did not become particularly affordable. And only after some time, when such shoes began to be mass-produced, its cost became available to many people.
Features
Sneakers with a luminous sole are rightfully recognized as part of not only sports style, but also classic. These shoes can be included in business images and casual style. This is especially true for white sneakers.
Many are interested in the principle of the construction of such unusual shoes. The sole is designed in such a way that wires and bulbs are completely not felt by the user. This feature is ensured by the location of wires and bulbs inside a special design, which is presented in the form of a layer located between the insole and the sole.
The user can control the backlight. For this, a switch is provided, which is also located behind the reeds, near the charging cable. Using this switch, you can select the backlight color from seven possible options, activate the automatic mode, which involves a chaotic color change, or, in general, turn off the effect of the glow of the sole.
In these sneakers it is very convenient to run in the dark. You will be well seen by drivers, pedestrians and other runners. Also, the sneakers will highlight your path, which will allow you to bypass puddles and bumps.
Models
Although crosses with a luminous sole appeared recently, but they are already presented in a large assortment, from which it is worth highlighting the following models:
- Led ked have a sole that is made of very high quality rubber. Inside the sole are LEDs, batteries and a USB cable. In the upper part, near the laces, between the layers of material there is a button for activating and controlling the backlight. The user is invited to 8 modes of illumination and 7 colors. Sneakers can glow up to 10 hours on a single charge.
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Led running Designed specifically for night runs. Bright lights will be visible from afar, and running on uneven sidewalks will no longer be a problem.
- Classic models presented in black and white colors. In principle, due to the backlight, the sneakers become bright and expressive anyway, so there is no need to add additional decor.
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Adolescents often find themselves with little luminous soles, so they choose models with unusual colors that can be monochrome or have patterns, prints, and shiny shades. Such models stand out against the background of classic sneakers.
Green sneakers often found in youth images. Next to such shoes should be present simple elements that will only emphasize the bright design of the crosses, and not compete with them.
- Cross-country with LED-backlight Available in different heights. Low options are convenient for sports, and high models can be used for walks and breakaways in nightclubs.
- It would seem that sneakers with a luminous sole look so bright that to make them even more expressive is simply impossible. But This seemed a little to designers and they created models with neon lights. In such shoes you will conquer any dance floor and become a star in a night club.
- In sneakers you can not only walk and run, but also ride them without the use of additional means of transportation. Two wheels are built into the sole of the crosses, which can be removed if necessary and installed back. For active people, such shoes are simply necessary.
Models for girls
Each child’s wardrobe has at least one pair of sneakers or a sneaker. It is convenient to walk in such shoes, it is easy to put on, can be used in the off-season and children like it due to the bright design.With the advent of crosses with a luminous sole for girls, all other shoes fade and it is these sneakers that become the object of desire for many young fashionistas.
Kids crosses with LED-backlight are completely safe, because they are made from high quality materials, and all electronic components are securely hidden in the sole. In daylight, cross-country shoes will be perceived as the most ordinary shoes, and with the onset of darkness real magic will begin. Each walk will be perceived by your girl as a holiday, she will be happy to shoe her unique cross-country shoes and show off to her girlfriends.
Sneakers for girls often use images of cartoon heroes (Hello Kitti, Mikki Mays and others), bright prints, a combination of several colors. Such shoes have no chance to go unnoticed, and your girl will feel like a real star.
Color
White running shoes with a luminous sole, despite their unusual appearance, they look quite restrained and even concise. No wonder such shoes can be included in business images and combined with some classic clothes.
Black sneakers refer to unisex models that look equally good in male and female images. The black top makes the backlight even more expressive and bright. In addition, such shoes are non-marking, practical and easily combined with many clothes.
Brands
Many sports brands have launched a shoe with a luminous sole. As we said earlier, it is the company Nike one of the first to start producing such shoes. Designers are constantly working to create new models that are always successful.. Adidas and noxton also engaged in the production of such unusual shoes.
Chinese manufacturers are not far behind in the production of sneakers with a luminous sole. Such models are affordable, but the quality is not always up to par. It is unlikely that such shoes will last a long time, will work flawlessly under intensive use, charge quickly and shine the stated number of hours. But there is one manufacturer who is also located in China, but produces high-quality shoes and can compete with products from eminent companies. The conversation goes for Simulation sneakers. To create them, quality materials are used. The manufacturer adheres to technology, checks the finished product and values its reputation.
Good quality shoes demonstrate an American company Chilis (HEELYS), which mainly specializes in the production of roller shoes. The assortment contains interesting models, in the design of which there is a backlight and rollers.
A number of manufacturers are also involved in the production of children's sneakers, among which Bebexa, FhiFhang, Adeleys original (Poland), JONG GOLF (China) stand out.
How do they work?
Inside the sole is a small battery and LED strip. All wires, contacts and light elements are reliably protected from external damage and moisture. Sneakers with a luminous sole must be charged. Behind the tongues is a USB cable that can be connected to a laptop, computer or charger.
How much are?
The cost of running shoes with a luminous sole has a wide range. With a strong desire, you can find a very inexpensive model of a dubious brand, which is enough for a maximum of one season. But if you buy such shoes, it is better to immediately choose a high-quality model, which will not be a problem. Many online stores hold promotions and make good discounts on similar shoes. If you search well, you can find sneakers no more than 3 thousand rubles. The cost of children's crosses starts from 1,5 thousand rubles.
Leather adult models will cost about 7 thousand rubles. For shoes from well-known brands you will have to pay a little more, but here you can get some good offers from manufacturers and sellers.
Reviews
From sneakers with a luminous sole everything is crazy, so the reviews for such shoes are extremely positive. And if negative comments come across, then the fault is low-grade shoes from dubious manufacturers. Owners of high-quality crosses are often advised to purchase such shoes and even more than one pair. Many note their durability, ease of use for night jogging, original appearance, fast charging and long work.
The images
The fact that dresses can be easily combined with sneakers does not surprise anyone, on the contrary, a similar trend is actively used by fashionistas. Sneakers with LED-backlighting are no exception, on the contrary, they harmoniously merge into a single image, not only with dresses, but also with many classic clothes. In this image, a loose gray dress of a simple cut and sneakers with LED-backlighting were used. These two elements successfully complement each other, bright sneakers make the dress more interesting, in turn, its simple style muffles catchy shoes.
And this is a completely different image that exudes audacity, causing simplicity and hidden elegance. Jeans with large holes carry a hint of sexuality, snow-white sneakers with dazzling illumination are the main element of this image, and a T-shirt and a shirt tied on a belt add simplicity and carelessness. Everything in this image was intertwined and connected, but because of this it becomes even more beautiful.