Ankle boots were and remain one of the current types of shoes. The variety of styles, colors and styles is large, which makes it possible to make images of different moods. For those fashionistas who prefer the convenience and practicality, there are ankle boots with thick heels and on the platform.
Thanks to such a sole, the legs get tired less than on a thin hairpin, and during the seasons of slippery roads you feel more confident in them. Someone thick heel and platform seem rude, someone, on the contrary, attractive, but the fact is that they are at the peak of popularity.
Features
Rumor has it that ankle boots are shoes designed for royal exquisite legs, but that's not why they are popular. They are extremely uncomplicated in their style, cover the foot and sometimes the ankle, keep the foot dry and warm, and also add the necessary centimeters of growth to those who need it.
Ankle boots are also good because, unlike high boots, they do not cover the shin, which means owners of beautiful legs can boast with them. Many women like studs, because they make the image more elegant, only this type of heel is not suitable for everyone. Thick heel - an echo of retrostil, besides the most comfortable, because it is stable.
The most common material for ankle boots is leather. It can be natural or artificial, different in texture (matte, lacquered, made under the skin of reptiles), color. Suede is the second most popular, although it requires much more careful handling, especially in humid climatic conditions.
Materials can be combined, some, for example, textiles, denim, satin, are present as inserts or decorations on summer or evening models.
Very often, ankle boots, especially everyday and evening, and not for office work, are decorated with large decorative elements. These include buckles and belts, stripes, spikes, chains or other metal parts.
Lacing, which is often present on ankle boots, makes it possible to adjust the width of the tops. Laces can be as thin and inconspicuous as possible or, conversely, stand out, thick and bright.
As for the colors, the boots here are unlimited. More rigorous and everyday models of mostly dark and basic colors: black, gray, brown, beige, less often white.
Lovers of juiciness will easily find bright models: purple, red, blue, yellow, blue, pink. Often used a combination of several colors not only monochrome black and white, but also contrasting, such as purple and yellow, blue and red. Prints on ankle boots are not used so often, but still they are quite acceptable for creating an even more interesting design.
Models
Although it is believed that ankle boots are primarily demi-season shoes, designers have long been creating them for winter and for summer. Of course, the shoes for each of the seasons differ in appearance and their main characteristics.
Winter models should be practical, safe and warm, which is achieved through the fur insulation. Often, fur parts are decorated with winter shoes. At this time of year, it is the thick heel that fits perfectly, especially in combination with the tractor outsole. The height of the platform and the heel ensures the safety of the foot from frequent slush, the main thing is to choose shoes with a sole made of materials that do not slip on ice. Winter boots as high as possible for its type and closed.
Summer models are open, they have notches on the heel, on the toe, and sometimes on the side parts.Materials use light, for example, thin skin or textiles.
Demi-season models of ankle boots are the most diverse, since they have much more variations of the materials used. If in winter they should be thick and not let through moisture and cold, and thin in summer, then shoes for autumn and winter can combine leather, leather, satin, and textiles.
As for the heel, the thick heel can be different in shape. Square lower than, for example, rectangular. Heel "glass", that is, tapering downwards, often low or medium height.
The platform is a great help for shoes with a steady high heel, adding many centimeters of height, but at the same time the shoes do not cease to be comfortable. However, it is possible and a continuous platform in the form of wedges.
Among the trends of this season, you can highlight bright colors, including neon, as well as animalistic and colorful prints.
As for the fabric, the leader of the year was suede, especially along with fur, and the main trend line is the combination of lacquered and matte leather, lace, fringe and metal decorative elements. For those who are not afraid of bold decisions, unusual form and execution of the heel are in fashion, for example, from a transparent material or in the form of a ball. The current form of the toe is round and pointed.
What to wear?
Ankle boots are practical, but not universal shoes, so they will not be suitable for some outfits, especially elegant, airy evening ones. In addition, you should know that the more massive-looking shoes, the fit should be clothes.
The most convenient option would be jeans of different styles and informal tapered pants. In the summer it can be shorts, leggings, dzhegginsy. Overalls of various lengths are suitable if the pants are tight. Overall, denim looks great with ankle boots, this applies to sundresses, shirts and skirts.
Among the skirts and dresses, the most suitable are those that have a length of mini or midi, but only to mid-thigh. Knee-length products look the most inharmonious with ankle boots, creating the wrong balance in proportions.
Maxi length is possible when the hem covers the upper part of the shoe. Style products can be different, but especially should focus on casual, romance and even business. Both with skirts, and with dresses tights and high knee socks will be relevant, especially if they are interesting models with drawings or patterns.
As for the clothes on top, it can be tops and T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, blouses. The choice depends on the overall image and situation. The outerwear most suitable for ankle boots is a coat, raincoats, leather jackets, and in warmer times - jackets, cardigans, jackets.
