English style is a combination of tradition, elegance and practicality. English shoes are characterized by high quality, comfort, sophistication and thoughtfulness of every detail. Such shoes can hardly be called bright and original - rather, on the contrary, it is made in the spirit of good old-fashioned England. But you can say for sure that the shoes will be of good quality and will last more than one season.
In all the variety of male and female models of shoes, there are both democratic "vagrants" and classic English shoes, ideal for business meetings.
Features of English shoes
English shoes are sewn by hand and according to the individual order of the client. For each customer, shoes are made according to individual measurements and patterns, taking into account all the features of the client's foot.
Each element of the shoe is made by hand, and this is the secret of high quality English shoes - it seems that the master puts a piece of his soul into each pair.
Thanks to the passion of the master, English shoes can last for many years. Such shoes are practically not subject to wear and can even be passed down from generation to generation.
Good English shoes are not sewn in factories, and therefore costs much more. The price, of course, determines the quality, but not everyone can afford such shoes. Also, English shoes are different from manufacturers of other countries comfortable insole, comfort pads and overall ergonomics.
As for colors, the main shades of English shoes are:
- the black;
- beige;
- dark brown, light brown;
- chocolate;
- brick;
- beige-burgundy.
In modern models there are bright and unusual elements, as well as the popularity of patent leather shoes.
Types of English shoes
In the traditional classification of true English shoes, there are several main types. These are shoes such as:
- sleepers - women's or men's half-closed slippers on a low sole with a slight rise for the foot. These shoes have no lacing, zippers and other accessories and are made in the style of minimalism. The main property of sleepers is maximum comfort and convenience;
During Victorian England, sleepers were worn in tandem with an official tuxedo - it was a typical outfit of that era. These shoes could be seen on the legs of Winston Churchill himself.
- Oxfords are shoes with closed laces (laces are closed under the front of the shoes). Another Oxford name is balmoral. This name shoes acquired in honor of the Scottish fortress Balmoral. Over time, the Oxfords changed their appearance and differed from the old model by the line of welts;
Oxfords are equally suitable for men, women, and mature people, and young rebels, but they are considered a strict, official type of footwear.
- Brogues are shoes with small holes at the front. Holes are well ventilated shoes and do not give the foot to sweat. Broghers used to be used by farmers, and now are widely used by golfers;
- Derby are shoes with open lacing, in which the sides are sewn over the front, as it were. Derby is a versatile shoe for any event. If oxfords can be called official shoes, the derby is casual shoes;
- desserts - the name of this shoe literally translates as “desert”. This is not surprising, because these shoes were worn by British soldiers during their service in Africa. This footwear has an easy convenient block and overestimated up. The main advantages of this model are a strong sole and soft suede, which help less to load the leg when walking;
- Loafers are large suede shoes with a thick, thick heel with a fringe at the front and / or at the edges. They look rude on foot, but are especially popular among the fair sex;
- Monkey - a pair of shoes without lacing. Instead, there are buckles on the shoes, on which shoes are fastened;
Initially, monks were exclusively monastic shoes and made of fabric material, and not of leather.
- Chelsea are shortened shoes (end at the ankle) with a slightly pointed nose and elastic inserts on the sides. This is very convenient, because the chelsea can be shod and removed without spending time on rivets, laces and locks.
In the Victorian era, the Chelsea was used by ladies during horse riding, while the Beatles became the band's most popular singer.