Features
Sneakers, or sneakers, are comfortable shoes with flexible soles. It received its name from the word sneak up, which in English means "sneak" - the quality of the sole of this shoe guaranteed a silent step. Prototypes of modern sneakers were made for sports training, and then switched to street fashion. Now this is a shoe that all lovers of casual style have long appreciated. Some models of snickers can be considered "half-sports", while others can be worn with dresses and skirts.
Given the variety of models of sneakers, this shoe is almost universal.
Models
What models of snickers can be found on sale and on the pages of fashion magazines?
By type of sole sneakers are:
- on a flat turn,
- on the wedge,
- on a hidden wedge,
- on the platform.
Classic sneakers are still sports-looking shoes, a cross between sneakers and sneakers.
Particularly popular models of sneakers on a hidden wedge. It allows you to look elegant and feminine, even if a girl chooses a sporty look. In general, this option will be interesting to those who do not wish to sacrifice comfort for the sake of beauty and grace. For the first time this model was introduced in 2011 by the French brand Isabel Marant.
One of the varieties of sneakers on a flat sole or platform is sneakers-shtiblety. They resemble men's low shoes and look like “classic” shoes, made mostly of genuine or artificial leather or suede. This model is represented by neutral colors.
A separate line of models is glam rock sneakers. They are distinguished by bright colors, including gold and silver, an abundance of decorative elements such as rhinestones, rivets and chains. Sole type can be absolutely any. These models will suit you if you like shocking or just are not ready to remain without attention.
By type of fixation, the following types of sneakers are distinguished:
- lace up
- on elastic bands,
- on zippers
- on flypapers.
The sneakers on comfortable velcro was first released by Puma, and it became a real sensation.
By season type:
- lightweight summer
- demi-season,
- warmed, "winter".
A number of manufacturers produce models of sneakers with an elongated top and internal insulation. Such shoes can be worn in a light frost. This type of sneaker gets more and more popular, which is limited only by the climate, although manufacturers make every effort to fully match the season: they use modern thermal materials and fur.
In general, sneakers are mainly demi-season shoes, although the "classic" models of the "semi-sports" style with a textile upper are also suitable for summer. Some fashionable summer models do wedge. They are decorated with inserts of mesh or openwork materials. Such decorative elements also have a practical purpose: they provide the necessary ventilation.
Sneakers can be designed for women, for men and for children.
Popular colors
“Classic” for sneakers are white, black and blue. Beige color is widely used.
In past seasons, at the peak of popularity were bright colors: light green, yellow, orange, pink. Now fashion offers a wide selection of different options - there are no such colors and prints that would not be used by the manufacturers of these shoes. Animal prints, floral, camouflage, stripes, asterisks, cell, abstract spots, metallic shades - and all this in different colors and combinations. Various decorative elements are widely used - rhinestones, chains, metal jewelry, brooches, applications. It is always possible to choose shoes to the current wardrobe.
Materials
By type of material sneakers are:
- suede,
- leather,
- imitation leather
- textile.
Textile-top sneakers are suitable for outdoor activities and walks.. They are mainly models of "semi-sports", "street" style. Leather sneakers are just an indispensable attribute of casual style, although in some cases they will fit into the image of a business person.
Manufacturers
We list some of the most famous brands that delight us with their fashionable models of sneakers.
White models of sneakers - brand business card Nike. It was "Nike" who first created the sneakers of our usual look.
The brand Puma produces sneakers from various materials, a variety of colors and prints, but, while remaining true to themselves, is still with stickies.
Adidas - A brand that creates sneakers for any weather and often releases new collections of these shoes. The creation for Adidas sneakers with hidden wedgies is done by Stella McCartney.
Many haute couture houses have included sneakers in their collections.
Sneakers from Isabel Marant simply called "arrowroot." These shoes created a sensation and became just a fashionable attribute. Wedges and bright colors allow you to create a spectacular image.
Sneakers and luxury brands such as Chanel, Prada, D & G, Jimmy Choo are not deprived of attention.
The brand Christian louboutin in the new collection, it uses the aesthetics of the Glam rock style and decorates sneakers with metal spikes.
Lanvin uses other decorative elements: crystals sparkle on black sneakers from this brand.
Sneakers from Gucci - this is, for example, a winter model of a light color, on the upper edge of the tops is an edge of snow-white fur.
How much are?
Considering the variety of models of sneakers, as well as just a huge number of manufacturers and brands of these shoes - from luxury brands to mass-market, the price for these shoes can be said: according to their financial capabilities.
For example. See By Chloe sneakers cost from 30 thousand rubles, from Baldinini - from 33 thousand rubles. In large chain stores represented in various shopping centers, you can find models of the past season with a significant discount and at a price of 400 rubles.
What to wear?
Snickers fit perfectly in sporty and casual style. They will harmoniously look with narrow trousers, especially leather ones, or skinny jeans, short shorts or leggings. Not bad in this ensemble will be T-shirts and loose T-shirts in several layers, or, depending on the weather, T-shirts and shirts with short or long sleeves. In any combination, the top should be quite voluminous. Initially, the fashion for sneakers originated in hip-hop culture, so when choosing clothes it is worth remembering this.
Outerwear, which is a suitable choice, is a variety of sweatshirts, sweaters, knitted sweaters, leather, denim or sports jackets, fur vests. You can complete the image with a cap or stocking cap, as well as a bulky bag or, on the contrary, a small bag with a long handle.
For lovers of elegance, straight coats and short jackets are an excellent option. In this case, sneakers should choose discreet, “classic” colors.
Sneakers on wedges are well combined with not long dresses on the figure, knitted or denim, and short skirts - straight or flared, denim or leather. You can play on the contrast - add sneakers to a light airy dress or a skirt to the floor. This combination can also be successful - the main thing is to find the right color scheme and correctly choose accessories. Sneakers on a platform or a flat sole will form an ensemble with a tight midi skirt and even with a full skirt. Do not forget about the layering and ease of the entire style of clothing, in order to look sneakers appropriate.
For walks, it is better to purchase multi-color sneakers, so you will not be too limited in the choice of clothing and accessories. For work is quite suitable shoes monochromatic, achromatic.