Flip flops are unfairly considered shoes, necessary, perhaps, for the beach. Today, designers offer a wide selection of very interesting models of everyday, home and beautiful slaps, which are perfect for home as well as summer trousers and elegant dress. Stylish, expensive decor and beautiful colors make the flip flops very fashionable and popular shoes. However, they still remain very light, comfortable and comfortable.
What is slaps?
Spanking is a fairly common name. Spanking refers to lightweight summer shoes with an open heel and toe. The classic model has a V-shaped jumper between the big and second toes. Flip flops can have a strap, clasp, or wear just like that.
Most often flip flops - shoes for summer. They are perfect for the beach, swimming pool, and used as slippers.
Slaps may vary in material they are made of, design, purpose, presence or absence of a heel, etc.
Kinds
According to its purpose, slaps are divided into 3 large groups:
- sports models;
- everyday;
- beach
If slaps are used as everyday outdoor shoes, then it is best to turn your attention to models with a low platform and a wide enough jumper or clasps, so that they do not rub your foot while walking.
Slaps for the beach are divided into several models. Among them: Vietnamese (shale), pantolety, Dianet, etc.
Flip Flops, perhaps the most common type of beach shoes. They are light, look great with a swimsuit, a lightweight pareo or a beach sundress.
Pantoleta - a more elegant option. They can have a flat sole or a small platform. A distinctive feature of Dianet is a ring for the thumb of the foot. Securely fix the leg in slaps helps jumper in the foot area.
Another kind of slap - sabot. They have a high platform and look great with different everyday clothes: dresses, skirts, jeans.
Very interesting and unusual look clogs, outwardly resembling slippers with a wide thick heels or wedges. Often the clogs are decorated with various perforations.
Beach flip flops are presented today in such a huge assortment of models and colors that it is absolutely no problem to choose a beautiful pair of shoes for a chiffon dress, cotton trousers, denim shorts, flying pareos. Beautiful, stylish summer flip flops are a great way to show your bright personality. This is largely helped by bright, catchy color combinations and beautiful decor.
Beach spanking should have a grooved, non-slip sole. They are resistant to water, ultraviolet radiation, easy to clean and maintain their original appearance for a long time.
Sports slaps often have a high “blown” sole, and the upper part is made of textiles. This model is very convenient if you have a long walking tour.
Orthopedic flip flops also have a healing effect. For example, massage slaps are equipped with spikes made of soft rubber. Spikes have a different size and shape, and when walking they have a massage effect. Such slaps can be used on the street and at home. Before purchasing them, it is better to consult with the orthopedic surgeon.
Funny slaps may differ from the usual unusual color combination, funny print, funny inscriptions. Some models are decorated with metal spikes, some are animal muzzles.There are flip flops with ears, in the form of food, flowers, fairy-tale characters, etc.
Room slaps are a type of slippers. Their main purpose is comfort and coziness. Most often they are made in the form of closed models of soft textiles, fleece. plush suede Slaps can be felted, knitted with leather soles, etc. Tassels, fringe, pompons are used as decoration. Winter home slaps are additionally decorated with fur, sheepskin, etc.
Fashion models
If we consider slaps from the point of view of fashion trends, then in the new season, richly decorated models will enjoy great popularity. Luxurious flip flops, decorated with multi-colored stones, sparkling rhinestones, beads, tassels, fringe, appliqué, metal rivets, fur and other decor remind, rather, shoes for a princess than for a modern woman.
Another trend - slaps with a massage effect. Such models have a rough surface, which has an excellent therapeutic effect. Bright colors give special originality to such slaps.
Slaps made in the brutal, masculine style become a real fashionable trend of the new season. Strict design, restrained colors, metal decor, sometimes very aggressive (spikes, riveting, chains). Such slaps look great not only in the everyday ensemble of clothes, but also in office attire, for example.
Especially for fashionistas who prefer unusual models, designers offer slaps on the tractor sole, high heels, including heels. They are given stability by wide lintels, narrow straps, ribbons, some flip flops are made with velcro, etc.
Elegant slaps on the heels are perfect even to the side of a business lady. Strict slaps for office style can be performed with a closed nose and an open heel, with a graceful loop-jumper over the finger, etc.
Creative girls will surely like unusual slaps. Among them are models with bright fur, flip flops, changing color or having an unusual decor, etc.
Material
Different slaps can be made of different materials: textiles, leather, silicone, cork, rubber, nylon, etc.
Leather flip flops are preferred for everyday use. Lightweight and practical, they allow the skin to breathe and have sufficient strength and wear resistance. They are practical and easy to maintain. In addition, they are perfectly combined with clothes of different styles and look appropriate at different events.
Silicone slaps have goals with several advantages over other summer shoes. This is a democratic price, and an excellent fit on the leg, and an unsurpassed lightness, and, of course, practicality in wearing. Separately, it should be said about the external attractiveness. A wide range of colors and transparent material allow you to create beautiful fashionable shoes for the beach and not only.
Colour
Slippers - summer shoes, so the colors for them should be light, joyful, bright.
For a beach holiday color range slap can be any. The main thing is to match the shoes with a beach outfit.
If we are talking about everyday models, here the color of clothes and slaps should also be combined with each other. If the clothes are variegated, the flip flops can be monotonous and vice versa. Slap juicy saturated colors: crimson, lemon, pink, yellow, red, blue, mint, orange, lilac, purple, etc.
Metallic slaps such as gold or silver are especially popular. Such models are perfectly combined with a black chiffon dress, skirt, overalls. They can wear clothes and bright colors.
If slaps are used as sports shoes, it is better to choose discreet colors. Black or white slaps are perfect for a sports suit, and jeans, and for shorts, and under any swimsuit.
Decor for a slap is a separate topic. In fashion - all sorts of vegetation. It can be a large flower that adorns the lintel, flowers made of rhinestones, flowers on the wedge or heels, etc. Striped flip flops are also interesting. Especially if the outfit is selected in the marine theme. Slaps decorated with bright fruits, animal muzzles, butterflies, hearts, cartoon characters, funny inscriptions, etc. look beautiful.
Brands
Despite the fact that the slaps, it would seem, one of the easiest-to-fashion options for summer shoes, the most fashionable and well-known trademarks produce entire collections dedicated to them. These are Italian, French, American and other brands. They offer elegant design, sophisticated decor, beautiful colors, natural materials. Due to this, slaps from everyday, comfortable shoes are transformed into an elegant and stylish piece of clothing of every modern fashionable woman.
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Hermes. Shoes from this brand is a work of art. You can’t even say that these are everyday used shoes, so interesting design and beautiful decor are used in the design of each model.
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Crocs. Light, perforated slaps, crocs in recent years are very popular among buyers of different ages. They are very practical, look original, have high wear resistance and are available in a wide range of colors.
- Juicy couture. A distinctive feature of the slap of this brand are interesting inscriptions that adorn shoes. This original print adorns the wedge, jumper, straps, or the very sole of the slap. The inscriptions are made in a different thickness of the font in contrast to the colors of shoes.
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Chanel. The slaps from Chanel are the embodiment of femininity, refined elegance and aristocraticism. Such shoes are sure to appreciate a confident modern lady. Particularly stylish look slaps, made in bright contrast. For example, white slaps and large black decor.
How to choose?
It would seem that what is easier - to choose the right pair of slaps. However, even such simple shoes have certain requirements.
- Material. The choice of material primarily depends on the function that the slaps themselves perform. If these are shoes for the beach, then rubber or silicone is used as the material. More stylish and interesting models for the beach are made of lightweight, durable cork. For exploring the city is better to take a slap of natural materials, such as leather.
- The size. Slaps should be matched to the foot. The heel should not be hung from the shoe. This is not aesthetically pleasing, and dangerous for the foot.
- If the flip flops are chosen not for the beach, but for everyday life, then it is best if there is at least a small heel or platform. Flat sole is highly undesirable.
- It is necessary to choose slaps, proceeding from proportions and features of the figure. For example, unnecessarily full legs should not be emphasized with slaps with bright decor or straps on the ankle.
- Decorative ornaments. For beach and sports slaps you should not choose models with a lot of jewelry. Nothing but inconvenience, they will not bring.
What to wear?
Spanking is a fairly versatile piece of footwear that, depending on the model, goes well with different clothes.
For example, slaps on a small heel or platform are perfect for a dress, skirt or a sundress. Beautiful models of slaps with an interesting decor will be suitable for creating a romantic, feminine look.
Under shorts, capri and bermuda fit slaps on the heel, platform or flat sole. Depending on the style of clothing, slaps may have a simple, concise design or be more stylish and elegant.
Very harmoniously slaps are combined with light chiffon overalls of different lengths. If the jumpsuit is made of bright or printed material, the slaps should be as simple as possible and preferably plain.
When creating a bright, unusual image, sometimes the question arises - is it possible to wear socks under slaps? Initially it was thought that the flip flops, like other summer shoes, were worn on bare feet. Today, however, designers even advise to combine slaps with interesting socks. For example, to flip-flops you can wear funny socks with separate fingers.
Of course, this combination is not suitable for a dress or summer trouser suit. But in a sporty style or casual style, this combination looks not only appropriate, but also very harmonious.
Beautiful images
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A great option for a stylish young girl: a striped T-shirt + short denim jumpsuit + a small handbag over the shoulder. Slaps with narrow shiny straps and on a flat sole fit perfectly along with this.
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Flip flops look great with long skirts and light summer dresses or sundresses. This image is perfect not only for the beach, but also for walking around the city.