Beautiful and comfortable shoes, elegant and comfortable - this is the ultimate dream of the beautiful half of humanity. Women are accustomed to sacrifice their comfort for the benefit of beauty, and this applies primarily to shoes.
This state of affairs is unacceptable and the designers decided to combine the sport with the classics.
As a result, we got sports shoes that fit perfectly into the urban style and look great in casual looks. This trend turned out to be so popular that it began to actively develop, filling with new models and directions.
Varieties
There are so many athletic shoes now that the eyes run wide of this variety.
And so, what do designers offer us?
- Shoes-ballet shoes is perhaps the most comfortable shoes. It is so practical and comfortable that it is great for outdoor activities and long walks. In this necessarily there is a special insole, which is responsible for creating comfortable conditions. There are even models with orthopedic insoles. Another mandatory element is perforation, which performs a decorative and practical function. There are two varieties of this shoe: classic leather models or sports, more close to sneakers, most often these are fabric models with laces or Velcro.
- Shoes in a sports style with wedges are the most popular and sought-after among fashionistas of all ages. There are many interesting models, but we will highlight the most popular. Sneakers from Isabelle Marant can be called crookedly the most popular sports shoes. Outwardly, they are more like urban sneakers, but have a hidden wedge. Interesting shoes are models that resemble Converse or leather Nike.Under the Tommy Hilfiger brand, shoes are produced that are as soft as ballet flats and graceful like boats.
- Sport-type shoes with heels are truly extravagant and extremely original. Heel height rarely exceeds 8 cm, and more is not necessary, in fact. The heel may be studded or thick and firm. In principle, the shape of the heel is not as important as its presence.
- Ballroom models are chosen by dancers for training and performances. For such shoes only genuine leather is used. Heel parameters must meet clear requirements. Such shoes cannot be cheap; moreover, they are often made to individual orders. Every dancer knows that you need to have several pairs of such shoes. Shoes used for training quickly lose their presentable appearance. Therefore, for performances you need to have separate shoes.
How to combine?
This question is perplexing for many, because, on the one hand, shoes seem to be athletic, and on the other hand, there are elements of classics in it.
In fact, combining women's sports shoes is easy if you know about some of the rules:
- The use of strict things in a classic style is completely eliminated. No straight skirts, shirts, pantsuits, formal dresses. There are other shoes for these clothes.
- Sports shoes with wedges look good in marine looks. Also under them you can wear dresses made of airy fabrics and sun-flared skirts.
- The presence of a heel does not make shoes elegant, on the contrary, such shoes turn out to be catchy, aggressive and defiant. So the image must be matched accordingly. Any jeans and leather clothes will be relevant.
- It is advisable to choose sports dresses, a dressing gown, a dress-shirt, models with an A-shaped silhouette for sports ballet shoes.
- Avoid too feminine looks, as sports shoes will create some kind of dissonance.
- If you want to wear outerwear under sports shoes, then raincoats (non-classic), trench coats, windcheaters, leather jackets such as those worn by bikers will be appropriate.
Fashion models
Many manufacturers have launched the production of sports shoes. Among all this assortment in a special place there are several copies that won the hearts of millions of fashionistas.
The first places were taken by sports brands, although it could not be otherwise.
- Shoes of a sports type, which are produced by the Adidas company, have no equal in quality and presentability. In a word, Adidas, as always, in its repertoire - qualitatively, expensively, stylishly. Concord Round W Night shoes are very successful, as evidenced by their popularity. In appearance, they look like moccasins, have a light, moderately flexible insole and a comfortable elastic insert.
- Yoga lovers should pay attention to Menari sports shoes, which are very comfortable and light.
- Skechers produces a wide range of sports shoes. Each model is interesting, most have Velcro, not laces, a sole that does not slip. Among such a wide variety of quality and interesting shoes, Ultra-Glam models stand out. A feature of such shoes are stitching inserts made with shiny threads.
- The choice of sports ball shoes is more complicated. Not many manufacturers are engaged in the production of such shoes, and even not all of them are credible. Pay attention to shoes from AIDA, Dance Master and Grishko. Models from these brands look good, characterize high quality, which allows them to withstand hours of workout.
Colors
As we have already said, the range of sports shoes is huge, so you can buy shoes of various styles and colors.
- Black models, as always, are the most sought after. These shoes easily fit into various images and do not have special requirements in relation to the selection of accessories and clothes.
- Brown is a great alternative to black. It is easy to match clothes or accessories to such shoes; they are not particularly easily soiled and to some extent universal. In addition, it is in brown that sports-ball shoes are most often created.
- White color should be left for the summer. On the basis of such shoes it is easy to create exactly summer images.
But, in general, shoes in any color can be chosen, especially this applies to ballet shoes. Their assortment is the most extensive.
Designers do not talk about clear trends in choosing colors, so you can rely on your taste and wishes.
Bright sneakers with a wedge, for example, in orange or slip-ons in colors, or maybe striped or with stars, will be relevant.
Material
Sports shoes are created from a wide variety of materials, here designers are not particularly limited.
The most relevant are four options.
- Genuine leather is the most preferred material for creating shoes in a sports style. Such shoes are worn for a long time, withstands even intense loads, for example, in dancing, does not get wet and allows the foot to breathe. Leather shoes can be worn for a long time and not feel tired in the legs.
- Leatherette or eco-leather is also worth your attention, but only if the material is of high quality. Such shoes will cost several times cheaper than natural.
- Textiles are steadily gaining popularity. It makes very light summer shoes that can be washed. Let it not be as durable as the options described above, but affordable and extremely convenient.
- Suede, although not as common as parent materials, is still used to create athletic shoes. Such shoes are hardly suitable for every day, because they require special and constant care, but for a change you can buy a pair of such shoes.
The images
And here is the star of sports shoes - sneakers that look perfect in this image. Jeans, gray Velcro sneakers, a cropped urban-style coat, a hat are an example of how to wear athletic shoes. This image attracts the eye, although it is simple.
The main accent of this image is beige thick-soled sports shoes with laces. Although their design is simple and nothing stands out, the character of this image is set precisely with the help of shoes.
Sports shoes are suitable for every day, for making long walks, country trips or outdoor recreation.