The development of jeans began with working clothes, and now everyone is wearing denim clothing everywhere. Jeans have become so popular that no style in clothing can do without them. Grinders were also originally working shoes. But now grinders are included in many images and some styles are based on them.
What it is?
Grinders or Grinders - all this applies to heavy shoes, which are produced under the British brand Grinders. A characteristic element of such shoes is reinforced sole. In the classic version, grinders have a high lacing and toe with a metal plate. The popularity of these shoes is rapidly increasing, so new models are constantly appearing.
Manufacturers
The creator of grinders is the company British Boot Co, which was located in the UK. In 1965, the Grinders brand was founded. Initially, the company specialized in producing traditional boots for Wild One bikers. These shoes are very popular, which pushed the company to expand production.
Grinders appeared in the early 90s. They looked like shoes worn by machine and foundry workers. In the XXI century, female models began to appear, which in appearance did not differ from men. Many stars have become fans of such heavy shoes, which miraculously combined with light dresses.
This is not the only manufacturer of grinders. But the quality of all other copies is significantly inferior to the original. Shoes from other modern manufacturers significantly undertakes the quality of the original. So if you want to become the owner of real grinders that will serve for several years, then you should buy original shoes.
Advantages and disadvantages
This unusual shoes has several advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with the good:
- It will be difficult to find stronger shoes than grinders. At the heart of the creation of the sole is Goodyear technology, thanks to which the shoe becomes almost unkillable.
- Grinders durability beats all records. This shoe can withstand 4 years of intensive use.
- Grinders are not afraid of any weather phenomena and conditions. Due to the internal warming they can be worn in cold weather, the use of waterproof leather for the outer surface makes them an excellent option for rainy weather. The sole connects to the upper part of the boot using Goodyear technology, which makes them even more waterproof.
- A metal plate in the toe area protects the foot from damage and bumps.
- The range of grinders is constantly increasing, so there is no problem with choosing the right model. Grinders are summer and winter, high and low, in classic and original colors.
Grinders are called the perfect shoes by some flaws:
- Great weight due to metal inserts. From long walking in such shoes in the legs feel discomfort. Girls will be difficult to wear grinders. But shoes with heels also does not give much comfort. Nevertheless, it is worn always and everywhere.
- To pass through a metal detector in the grinders will be problematic, since the device responds to the metal in the shoes.
- The popularity of grinders is pushing many unscrupulous manufacturers to create fakes. Some of them are so well made that it is very difficult to distinguish a fake from the original.
Fashion models
The range of grinders is constantly increasing - every season there are new options that immediately become popular. Among this diversity are the following fashion trends:
Jasper grinders are made from skin with an aging effect. Manufacturers treat the skin appropriately, so that it looks old and a bit worn.
Winter options grinders - the most popular shoes, which will be warm even in the most severe frosts. The combination of natural leather, thick soles and internal warming is the ideal formula for winter footwear.
High grinders with 20-hole lacing are already real boots, not boots.
Biker models, which are called Biker, may not have laces, but they are distinguished by massive buckles. These shoes lit up in the famous in his time film "Terminator". The main character traveled around in such biker grinders. These shoes can have a sharp or round toe, their height is always above the ankle.
Unusual look cowboy options Grinders Western. Such shoes are recognizable for sharp socks and high tops. The difference between female and male grinders is only in size. This shoe is a full unisex.
Well, where do without the classic models, which are represented by grinders with lacing. In the low versions there are 8 holes for the laces, and in the highest ones there are 20. If you do not know which model of grinders to choose, then definitely you should look at the classics, which is a win-win option.
The most reliable and heavy are the Grinders Work. Steel plates in such shoes are located not only in socks and occupy part of the sole.
Low models of grinders have only 3 holes for laces. These models include Boxer low shoes.
The Street model is lightweight grinders, which embody all the advantages of this brutal shoe, but at the same time they are not so heavy and more comfortable. It is hard to call sports models Grinders, but the company of the same name produces similar shoes that look coarse and wear easily.
Colour
Classic grinders are rendered in black. These are the most common models. But who can forbid designers to create grinders in unusual colors? These are truly unique Grinders in blue, green and white colors. Such shoes are an absolute novelty that is just beginning to gain popularity.
What to wear?
Grinders can not be called universal shoes, because they are not suitable for everyone and the images must be carefully selected. The selection of such shoes should be preceded by a thorough analysis of the style that is appropriate for you, the definition of the type of figure and awareness of preferences in the choice of clothing.
A classic grinders-based look must have leather clothing. This may be a biker jacket, leather pants, knitted, slightly stretched, sweater and large metal jewelry. From such well-known elements you can create a completely unique image.
If incompatible things are often combined in your images, the combination of Grinders with dresses is created just for you. Designers went on a desperate step, proposing to wear coarse and brutal grinders with all kinds of dresses. The popularity of such images was not long in coming. The dress can be evening or summer, made of lightweight fabrics, it is also permissible to wear sundresses and skirts under the grinders. Such images are based on a mixture of different styles, a combination of femininity and brutality.
With the onset of cold weather, the light dress changes to wool. Grinders look chic with ripped thick black or colored tights that hide sexuality, riot and rebellion. Knit stockings can be used instead of tights.
Grinders and shorts are another good option for creating an original look. Open legs will conceal a bit of sexuality, in coarse shoes will embody the audacity and challenge to the public. For the top is best to choose T-shirts in the appropriate style.
Spectacular images
Create a more spectacular image based on grinders is unlikely to succeed. The jacket, the grinders and the pink chiffon dress - before such an image would have been considered at least strange, but now it is the height of chic. You ask where to go in this way? Yes, wherever your heart pleases! Except for the work in the office.
And here is an example of classics for grinders: a sweater, jeans, a leather bag, and, of course, biker grinders. All that is missing is sunglasses and metal jewelry. There is something magnetic, attractive, challenging in the image. Elements taken from different styles look very harmonious with each other, create a complete image and can not exist without each other.
The combination of short and grinders has already been discussed in one of the sections. Here is a confirmation of the success of such a combination. The T-shirt with the image of a rock band and a checkered shirt casually tied at the waistline harmoniously blend into the image of a bold person who sets his own rules in fashion and life.
Who dares to say that this image is devoid of sexuality? Simply, everything was skillfully selected, the advantages of each element, including coarse shoes, were used. Grinders in this image are balanced by frankly short shorts and a seductive plaid shirt. The result is a unique multi-faceted image, which causes mixed feelings, but definitely attracts attention, especially masculine.