What is the difference between slip-ons and loafers, sleepers and espadrilles?

Most of all, they resemble sneakers, but do not have laces, and are worn on the foot with two gum inserts. They have a fairly thick solid rubber sole without a heel.

The upper part is made of thick cotton slip-on siphons. True, today, on the basis of this model, slip-ons with leather tops, platform-based slip-ons, and slip-ons with metallic inserts on the nose are produced. Every year, new trends and shoe fashion trends are brought into their design.

This shoe model was originally developed by Stuart Vance for surfing. Vence sought to create lightweight, comfortable shoes that would be easy to take off and dry quickly. And since the sneakers clung their laces to the board, sneakers without laces appeared - slip-ons.

The black-and-white cell is considered to be the classic Vans slip-on color, although this graphic pattern still does not lose its popularity.

Almost 50 years have passed since the creation of slip-ons, and now the moment has come when they triumphantly return to street fashion. The company during this time made a serious rebranding, and instead of bright shoes for skaters, the collection now has lightweight slip-ons with improved cushioning, and even heat-resistant fabric slip-ons for the spring-autumn season.

1. Knitted upper layer makes slip-ons light and soft.
2. They have excellent cushioning and comfortable outsole.
3. They let air through - it’s not hot in summer.
4. Thanks to elastic inserts, slip-ons are easy to take off and put on.
5. Slip-ons are easy to clean - washable in a washing machine.
6. Low price compared to leather shoes.
7. Bright and stylish colors.

Today, more and more shoe models are appearing on the market. Some have a similar appearance and differ only in details, and some, although they are not similar in appearance, have consonant names. We will deal with all of them in order and find out what distinguishes some types of fashionable shoes from others.

The difference between loafers and slip-ons is, firstly, that they are made of leather or leatherette. Secondly, the main highlight of the loafers are leather tassels on the toe as a decoration.

Sometimes the brushes are replaced by a wide decorative jumper. Classic loafers also differ from slip-ons by the presence of a small heel and the absence of rubber bands that make it easier to put on shoes.

What are sleepers? And how not to confuse them with slip-ons? Sleepers came from the slippers of the English lords. Therefore, they are most often made of velvet, satin or suede.

Soft, elegant, light they are mostly decorated with embroidery, rhinestones, appliques. They have a rather pronounced one-piece tongue and a thin flexible sole with a small heel.

Slip-ons are most similar to espadrilles. They are united by a dense cotton upper, one-piece sole without a heel, lightness and an informal style.

The only noticeable difference is that the espadrilles have a jute sole not rubber. And they can have various fasteners, straps, as well as an open toe or heel.

Sneakers, like the ancestors of slip-ons, are very similar to them - the upper layer of fabric and a thick rubber sole without a heel, but differ only in the presence of laces.

Moccasins and slip-ons unite, perhaps, only the softness and comfort of both models. Moccasins are made only of leather or leatherette, their main distinguishing feature is a decorative seam on the toe. They can be decorated with tassels, like loafers, have decorative lintels or metal buckles, and can be of a laconic design.

Boaters differ from all other models in that they have a decorative lace that is tied in front. Classic models of boaters have necessarily a white corrugated sole.

Sneakers and slip-ons combine only sporty style. Outwardly, these two models cannot be confused. After all, sneakers are voluminous high sneakers with laces or Velcro, often on a wedge.

Slip-ons are easily and effectively combined with almost all casual clothing.

Most often they are worn with jeans. It is worth choosing cropped jeans or jeans with a turn to flirtatiously expose the ankles, and thereby emphasize the elegance of the figure. To enhance this effect, you can choose boyfriend jeans.

Interesting sets can be obtained by combining slip-ons with trousers, whether it is narrowed trousers, leather trousers or joggers. Below are the images in combination with leopard-colored slip-ons. Today it is one of the most popular prints of female models of slip-ons.

Whatever summer overalls you choose - a bright summer, classic denim or knitted military-style jumpsuit - slip-on sneakers will be a great end to your look.

This year, the trend is more and more popular - to combine dresses and skirts with sports shoes, whether it be sneakers, gym shoes or slip-on shoes. Making stylish ensembles with slip-ons is a little easier, as they are devoid of excessive volume, and the colors can be chosen quite feminine and elegant.

We recommend picking up on slip-ons:

• casual shirt dresses;
• concise basic dresses-shirts;
• A-line dresses with graphic print.

Slip-ons also look relevant in combination with bright mini-skirts or with a small print.Slip-ons with a midi or even maxi skirt will certainly set you apart from the crowd and attract attention, this option is for the most daring and stylish.

Slip-ons with shorts will be relevant on vacation, because you can walk on the sand and walk along the promenade, they can be worn at a party to dance until the morning, and if you want to splash in the waves without taking off your shoes. After all, they will not go bad from the water!