Types of sneakers

“Comfortable like slippers,” they say about comfortable shoes. Sneakers are sometimes even more convenient. Without them, many sports are still unthinkable. It is unlikely that going out into the street, you will not see at least one passer-by in these everyday shoes.

Sneakers often become an integral part of fashion shows of famous designers.

The ancestors of modern sneakers were canvas shoes, which we now know only from historical novels. Shoes on the rubber run were quite uncomfortable, without distinguishing the right and left legs, however, this was a breakthrough in the shoe industry, and these shoes began to be used everywhere. Nothing new - even now we sometimes sacrifice convenience in order to look fashionable. Later, spikes were added to future sneakers, and then these shoes began to be used for sports, and for each type specialized types of sneakers began to be made.

From sports to everyday life and wardrobe, sneakers migrated in the 50s of the last century, for two reasons: the sublime - to imitate the idol of the “beatniks” and the style of actor James Dean, and the prosaic - lower price compared to classic leather shoes. Now the emphasis has shifted again, and a pair of sneakers from a well-known brand cannot be called cheap, but at the present time it is hardly even possible to single out a group of people who would not wear these versatile, comfortable, stylish “slippers”.

Absolutely different, all types of sneakers have common components:

• top - depends on the purpose of the shoes and the imagination of the designer;
• midseal - the middle part, located between the top and the sole, performing depreciation functions; Athletes often call it the most important part of running shoes.
• insole - removable or fixed, has a moisture-absorbing purpose, and also plays the role of an additional depreciation component;
• sole with a tread that must match the purpose of the sneakers;
• backdrop designed to fix the foot in the back.

Today, the lineup of sneakers is quite wide. Types of sneakers can conditionally be divided into several groups.

Depending on the location of the top in relation to the ankle:

• low;
• medium;
• high;

• football - the so-called cleats with spikes, the number, shape and size of which vary depending on the coverage on which the game takes place;
• basketball - high, with a good fixation of the player's ankle;
• skateboards - characterized by high strength and good adhesive properties of the sole;
• tennis - characterized by reinforced lateral parts and good cushioning properties;
• volleyball - designed to provide good adhesion to the floor and protection against sprains;
• jogging - the lowest and lightest, with a flexible toe and a stiff heel;
• for fitness - low, light, with a thin and flexible sole, the very notorious slippers.

• for tourism and outdoor activities - such sneakers are characterized by increased wear resistance, powerful protectors, they must have high water and dirt-repellent properties, have shock absorbing inserts and support the ankle;
• everyday - the main characteristic of this universal type of sneakers is the convenience of their owner; in turn, they can be divided into demi-season and winter models;
• fashionable - for this variety there are no limiting factors, only the taste and purse of the owner.

The names of world brands that produce sneakers for sports or as an integral part of casual style clothing are well-known to everyone:

• American Nike - the highest reputation, excellent quality, multidirectional models, a priority bet on sports;
• German Adidas - a classic of the genre, combined with the latest styles in fashion; time-tested quality;
• American Reebok - currently a subsidiary of Adidas, striking a wide range and design;
• German Puma - the perfect combination of sportswear and sense of style;
• American Columbia - one of the leaders in manufacturing sneakers for tourism and active sports;
• Japanese Yonex, manufacturer of some of the best sneakers for tennis and badminton;
• New Balance - color combinations for every taste.

Fashion Sneakers:

• Unusual Dior
• sneakers for the car Puma;
• still almost sports version of Adidas and Yamamoto "Y-3";
• the futuristic fruit of a joint creative impulse of the same Adidas and Yamamoto “Y-3”;
• unwilling to keep up with Nike;
• Isabel Marant wedges;
• sneakers without laces, but with a leopard print from Dolce & Gabbana;
• winter fur sneakers from Serafini;
• feminine, even in running shoes, Chanel.

As for sports, everything is clear here - sneakers are selected exactly for the type for which they are intended.

Sneakers for every day now amaze with a variety of color and model range. The main thing when choosing them as shoes is following a few simple rules:

• sports shoes will make any image simpler, so you should not dress up in “all the best at once”; if the color prevails in your outfit, then the style of clothing should be as simple as possible, if the sneakers are solid, then the outfit can be chosen more intricate;
• try to make sneakers become part of the whole image or its only accent;
• remember that even outrageous is good when it is designed in the same style, so if you have leather sneakers and a combination dress, then support the shoe material with some other leather accessories.

The classic version is sneakers and jeans or sports cut shorts. Now the standard street-look includes a combination of such shoes with summer capri pants or breeches made of thin cotton.Sneakers with dresses or skirts in casual style below the knee length are great for each other. Careful need to combine only those outfits that can visually "crop" the legs, for example, culottes and high sneakers.

Universal is black and white gamma. Inversion is always in fashion, and the presence of black and white sneakers in your wardrobe will allow you to create very interesting and stylish images.

White sneakers, in addition, will allow you to try out a lot of different options and combinations with colored clothes. The only condition will be their absolute purity.

Recently, nobody can be surprised by the combination of a dress with a feminine silhouette or a full skirt and rude-looking sneakers on legs. New look has the right to life if the image is balanced and the waist is emphasized.

Neat graceful sneakers with clothes in a linen style look interesting.

An original version is obtained in combination with high wedge sneakers with mini dresses.

Coarse leather sneakers with a dress in the floor in a boho style look shocking, but very stylish.

Winter models are great for a down jacket or even a short fur coat, especially if it is made of multi-colored fur.

In cold weather, try a combination of a long volume sweater, leather leggings and high winter sneakers.

The main thing in wearing sneakers, as in any other case, is to know the measure, yet you should not wear such shoes at the debutantes ball or at the office with a strict business dress code, although there are exceptions here, especially if you look at celebrities:

• Rihanna
• Cara Delevingne;
• Kristen Stewart.

Cnanel proves that the business suit of a modern woman may well include stylish sneakers, it remains only to find a manager who, in his idea of ​​the dress code, will consider Chanel's opinion.