Lace-up shoes - comfortable, practical shoes out of fashion and time. They look stylish with feminine dresses, skirts and jeans, and a large selection of models allows each girl to choose the right pair of shoes. Our article will help you understand the types of lace-up shoes and also tell you how to lace up shoes without a heel.
Features and Benefits
In English, all lace-up shoes are called lace ups shoes. In Russian, this is a rather vague concept, by which we most often mean oxfords or brogues.
This is a great option for the offseason, because your legs will be quite closed, but you will not be as hot as in boots. Thanks to the lacing on the rise, they fit the leg of any completeness, providing a secure fit and comfortable to wear.
Flat models will be a chic alternative to sneakers, as they provide more freedom for stylish looks. So, they can be worn with a business suit, even if your office has a strict dress code.
Greek flats and heels are now in fashion - these are classic models of women's shoes in which lacing is not a functional but a decorative element that accentuates your ankles and ankles. They look interesting on the foot, add a twist to your image.
Models
Flat shoes
There are several classic models of lace-up shoes. The most popular are oxfords, derby and brogues. They are very similar to each other, but have slight differences.
Oxford laces for laces tightly sewn into the base, and the laces are hidden under the tongue. In the derby, the trims are sewn from above, so that when donned they can be lifted.Brogues outwardly differ from oxfords only in the presence of perforations and a toe in the shape of the letter W.
Heels
Pointed-toe stiletto heels with lacing look nontrivial and stylish. They will be the perfect complement to any fashionable look, suitable even for an evening out and a strict office dress code.
If you want to look like a fashionable it-girl, wear them with actual culottes or an elongated sleeveless coat.
Ballet shoes
Lace-up models are a real hit of the last season, but the fashion for them still does not work. These are neat, pointed, flat-bottomed shoes that have gained special popularity thanks to fashion bloggers.
The great advantage of such ballet shoes is their versatility. They are suitable for creating basic everyday bows, business images, they can be worn for evening informal events.
Espadrilles
Flat canvas shoes are the perfect casual summer shoes. Models with lacing look especially interesting, there are models without a heel and on a small wedge. It’s a kind of ethno-shoes that goes well with clothes of free styles - simple cotton dresses, loose shorts and ripped boyfriend jeans.
Beautiful ways to lace up
The easiest way to add creativity to your oxfords or brogues is to uncommonly lace them up. There are many ways to lace up your shoes, but we’ll look at a few interesting options.
European technology
Pass the laces into the bottom pair of holes, then enter one end on the opposite side, skipping one hole. Then pass it into the hole that is opposite, and do the previous manipulation again. In the end, you will only need to tie the ends beautifully on the bow. This lacing method is suitable for 6-hole shoes.
Rectangular technique
Using the “direct” lacing, you can lace up shoes with 3 holes and any other number of holes. You will get not crossed, but straight lines, which look very unusual.
Pull the laces into the first pair of holes, thread one end into the top hole and then pull it into the hole opposite. Repeat the same manipulations with the second end until you reach the end.
"One hand"
This method is suitable for shoes with 4 holes or with 5 holes. It is best to use not classic thin, but wide laces or ribbons. Thread the shoelaces into the top pair of holes, tie a knot at one end and pull it all the way so that it rests in the hole. Then lace up the shoes by threading the free end diagonally, and when you reach the end, bring it up under the lacing.
You do not even have to tie the laces in the future, it will be enough to properly tighten or loosen them using the free end.
What to wear?
With a business suit
Oxfords or brogues will look great with a classic trouser or skirt business suit. If you want to wear a dress for work, it is better to combine it with shoes with heels.
With jeans
Any lace-up shoes look great with light denim jeans. It is better to give preference to boyfriends or tuck the skin so that the lacing is clearly visible.
With pants
In this case, it is also better to give preference to trousers with a length of 7/8, but if this is a business image, models of a classic length will be more appropriate. In any case, the decision will be successful, since part of the lacing will be visible from under the trouser leg.
With skirt
With lace-up shoes you can wear different models of skirts. With flat shoes, lush or flared skirts to the knee look great. High heel shoes are suitable for a pencil skirt, and ballet flats will complement a denim or leather mini-skirt.
It is better to abandon the maxi skirt, as it will hide the lacing, and all the highlight of your shoes will be lost under its hem.
With a long dress or skirt
If you really want to combine such shoes with a maxi length, the thing you have chosen should be made of very lightweight material that will flutter when walking. If this is a skirt, you can choose a fairly open top for it, and if it is a dress, it can be on thin straps or with actual cutouts on the shoulders.
With dress
A midi dress will look great with ballet shoes or high heel shoes. This is the perfect solution for a date, especially if you bet on lace and pastel or powdery shades.
Stylish looks
- Wear black and white brogues with 7/8 floral trousers and a white cropped sweater. You can complement the image with a small clutch and stylish jewelry in the style of minimalism. A great solution for a walk, meeting friends or going to the movies.
- Lace-up ballet flats will look great with a matching a-line lace dress. Complement your look with a light ethnic-style jacket and aviator glasses. A bright accent of the image will be a red handbag-bag and scarlet lipstick on the lips.
Stylish look in the style of minimalism. High heel shoes will look great with a leather mini skirt and a gray mottled t-shirt. A black handbag on a long strap will complement the image.
- Wear pointed-toed high-heeled shoes with a white shirt, an asymmetric midi skirt, and a navy striped jacket for work. Black sunglasses and a stylish handbag complement the look. The ideal outfit for creative business women who are self-confident.