Moccasins are soft shoes with flexible or firm soles without heels. As a rule, such shoes are additionally decorated with beads or ornaments. Initially, moccasins were everyday shoes of the Indians of North America and were made from rawhide. The modern version of shoes is sewn from suede, artificial and genuine leather, as well as textiles.
There are many varieties of moccasins, including men's, women's, children's, unisex. Moccasins are a good option for a summer wardrobe - they are comfortable and light, like slippers, and prevent your foot from sweating.
The benefits of moccasins
Today moccasins are very popular shoes all over the world.
This is not surprising, because such shoes are very practical and comfortable in all aspects.
- Integrity of tailoring - moccasins are made of a single piece of material, thereby completely fitting the foot and repeating all its movements.
- Foot ventilation - shoes are made with several additional linings, which ensures breathability.
- A flexible sole that repeats every movement of the leg, fully adapting to the foot. It is the softness of the sole that provides comfortable wearing.
- Lightness and light weight of the shoe does not make walking more difficult and makes you feel as comfortable as possible.
- A variety of colors and shoe decoration. Each pair of moccasins is different from the other, designers are pleased every season with the release of new models and bold combinations.
Varieties of moccasins
Summer moccasins come in many varieties. Men's, women's, children's moccasins, as well as casual, sports, evening and office models, are divided.
An important detail in the manufacture of moccasins is the sole, so the shoes are divided into two types: soft and hard soles.Hard-soled moccasins protect the foot from sharp stones and moisture and look like a model with a raised toe. Soft-soled moccasins are usually made from a single piece of leather or other material.
The double sole is made for even greater durability and durability and is intended mainly for drivers and office workers.
In addition, there are so-called loafers - these are moccasins with a small heel and a thicker sole. As a rule, such a sole is corrugated and painted white.
What to wear loafers with?
Moccasins are a fairly democratic type of summer shoes, so you can wear them with almost any clothing, but still there are certain rules for combination.
It is strongly recommended not to combine moccasins with business suits, trousers with arrows, pencil skirts, evening and cocktail dresses, formal jackets. But in some cases, moccasins of neutral colors and without unnecessary decorations can come under a business dress code.
Moccasins are combined with such things as:
- shorts, breeches, light summer pants;
- sundresses and dresses (moccasins look especially good with skirts and summer dresses on the floor);
- flared skirts of any length and color, tulip-shaped skirts;
- capri pants, wide trousers, Bermuda;
- denim jeans and shorts;
- T-shirts, loose shirts and colorful print shirts;
- narrow trousers, the length of which is 7/8;
- sports jackets and light windbreakers;
- quilted vests.
There is such a variety of shoes as sports loafers. But the shoes are not named so because they can be combined with sportswear, but because moccasins of this type are best suited for long walks.
Moccasins are best combined with casual clothing. You can create very interesting images with bright moccasins - for example, combine jeans with a t-shirt with a bright pattern and blue moccasins.
As for color, it is better to combine the shade of moccasins with the shade of any accessory. It is better for men to combine the color of shoes with the color of a belt or shirt / t-shirt, and women - with the color of a bag, strap or bracelet / earrings.
Do moccasins wear socks?
This is a very popular question requiring clarification. Moccasins were originally designed to be worn on a bare foot, but now there are short socks that are invisible when wearing moccasins.
Often, the foot sweats from heat and shoes rub the delicate skin of the foot, so the choice of socks has a practical purpose. So to choose them or refuse them is everyone’s personal business.
You also need to remember that moccasins (especially those made from natural materials) need appropriate care. To do this, thoroughly clean the surface of the shoe from dust and dirt and restore damage and imperfections with a special cream (color or colorless).
