Shoes with solid soles. Classification and types of men's shoes in pictures

Shoes without a heel - it's infinitely comfortable! But many girls think that such shoes are unfeminine and far from elegant. Let's disprove this statement and learn how to wear flat shoes with style and beauty!

After all, often the image depends on the correct choice of clothes, additional accessories and correct delivery!

Types and names of shoes without heels with flat soles

BOOTS

I can't imagine how to do without boots without a heel in autumn and winter! You can comfortably run in them on business, in the garden, at school, at work, driving, on your own, in skirts, trousers, jeans and any outerwear, do 1000 things, get into snowdrifts and accidentally step into puddles, be in time everywhere and stay stylish. Simple lace-up boots. Without rhinestones, spikes and additional decor go with everything without exception!

And such brutal shoes, sometimes, like no other shoes, are able to emphasize our femininity, fragility and grace. , boyfriend jeans, short skirts, shorts are a small part of what you can wear these shoes with. The only style in which, in my opinion, it is not very appropriate to experiment with such rocker boots is. Otherwise, experiment!

CHELSEA

These ankle boots with a very small heel are perhaps the most universal option for the autumn-spring period.

Don't limit yourself to skinny jeans and culottes. Dresses, maxi skirts, leggings and colored tights also go great with this flat shoe!

OXFORD, BROOGS AND DERBY

Boots and shoes on flat running came to us from men's wardrobe, but we are no less elegant and graceful in them than in stilettos.

I recommend walking these boots with straight trousers (for a spectacular dandy look), skinny trousers, any kind of jeans, and even dresses and skirts. Complement your look with a shirt, loose-fitting textured sweaters, t-shirts and jackets, leather jackets and cardigans, coats of a straight cut or oversize.

LOAFERS

Another thing borrowed from the men's wardrobe, which blended so harmoniously into the women's wardrobe, as if it had always been there.

MULI

The last few seasons, flat mules have won the hearts of notorious fashionistas. Mules look like backless loafers. And they go with just about anything.

BALLET SHOES

Beige ballerinas are perfect for any outfit! Beige is the most versatile shade in summer, including making your legs look slimmer and longer.

For daily walks, ballet flats can be safely combined with 7/8 length skinny trousers, shorts,. Of course, dresses and skirts of any length will also come in handy. Can be thrown over the top short jacket, trench or jacket.

BOOTS

The most familiar to most of us shoes for the cold season are boots.

Tip: If you want to buy versatile boots for the season to match with any outfit in your wardrobe, be it office dress or jeans, then choose the basic model - that is, plain boots WITHOUT (!) Any decor (strap, buckles, jewelry).

A typical mistake many girls make is buying jockey-style boots. They are distinguished by an asymmetrical shaft and buckles with straps, typical of riding shoes. These boots look great tight trousers, leggings, sweaters or jackets, but look dubious with dresses and skirts and categorically do not fit office clothes.

TREATS

You can read about how to choose and what to wear over the knee boots with.

SUMMER SHOES WITHOUT A HEEL

I think comments are unnecessary here. Sandals or sandals without heels are an indispensable attribute of traveling to the sea and in warm countries. And don't forget about the Birkenstocks.

SNEAKERS AND SNEAKERS

Fashion is fashion! Something always appears here that destroys established stereotypes, otherwise there would be no development, ultra-modern collections, bold ideas with a seemingly mix of things. Fashion, by its nature, tends to surprise, introduce new things, and not everyone can understand new trends right away.

Trend recent years is such that a lot of fashion comes from the streets. Now, of course, I'm talking about sports shoes - sneakers and sneakers :-)

Everyday life with its comfort is gradually conquering the fashion world and looks quite natural.

The summer version - sneakers / sneakers with dresses and skirts smoothly switched to the winter version - a fur coat or coat with sneakers. To outerwear combined with sports shoes or rough boots, choose basic or.

SLI-PONS

Another option for a basic flat shoe that goes with everything while keeping our feet rested.

The shape of slip-ons is very simple and concise, so it is much more interesting to choose a model in bright colors or with an unusual print. Rhinestones, embroidery, metallic luster- Also an option:-)

It's funny - a few years ago, many girls could not even imagine that they could look stylish without heels in flat shoes. Today comfort defines almost everything!

However, many point out that comfortable image in flat shoes does not always give a figure in the very at its best. Often, it is precisely because of the wrong style of clothing that things “do not sit” on the figure and distort the proportions for the worse. And boots, sneakers and any shoes with flat soles only emphasize imperfections.

In the basic course at the online school, I teach how to correct the vicissitudes of the figure with the help of the right clothes and shoes. So this question is solved by my students after one lesson, practical homework and my personal recommendations!

If you move the Mary Jane strap from the rise to the ankle and add a vertical one, you get a model of tango shoes (tango shoes). The shoes have a closed high heel, a heel and are complemented by a T-strap or criss-cross straps at the instep. The history of the model began in the 1910s, when tango was actively conquering Europe and the USA. Passionate movements and forbidden public frankness attracted everyone's attention to the dance. There were tango evenings, dance schools and professional pairs of dancers. The shoe industry began producing special shoes that were comfortable, soft, stable, and at the same time kept their feet perfectly even during passionate steps.

Today, these shoes are still danced in tango, but they are also worn in Everyday life. The meaning of the straps has long been forgotten, they have become a decoration of the model, emphasizing the instep, ankle and beautifully shaping the foot.

Glove shoes

Glove shoes, comparable in softness to Czech shoes, are the heroes of the spring-summer season 2017. The shoes got the name glove (English gloves) for the softness of the material from which they are sewn. Thin elastic skin, comparable in softness to glove, makes the shoes unprecedentedly comfortable. By landing on the leg, glove shoes can only be compared with Czechs - shoes in which gymnasts and dancers train. Apart from the softest material glove shoes are distinguished by the absence of a rigid form: a toe cap, heels and other “frame” details. Read more in our material.

Oxfords

Oxford shoes are shoes with closed lacing, in which side details boots (boots) are sewn to the main part (union) with a single seam. Even with the laces untied, the oxfords keep their shape, expanding in the tongue area by just a couple of centimeters.
Oxfords came to the women's wardrobe from the men's, sometimes appearing in the original masculine form, and sometimes in a feminine, sophisticated format.

Derby

Derby (derby shoes) - shoes with open lacing, in which the side parts (berets) are sewn to the main (sock) with a short side seam. The model is easy to put on: when the laces are untied, the side parts diverge freely to the sides. According to our subjective observations, derby low shoes are more common in women's wardrobe than Oxford low shoes.

brogues

Monkey

Monks (monks, monkstraps) - low shoes without lacing, in which the side buckles play the role of fasteners. Literally translated from English, "monkstraps" means "buckles of monks." They owe their appearance to monks who wore comfortable shoes with buckles instead of laces.

loafers

Loafers (loafers) - shoes that combine the top without lacing with the sole of the shoe. Several varieties of loafers give room for imagination, so shoes are one of the most popular in both men's and women's wardrobes. Depending on the decorative elements and top shapes, they are divided into penny loafers, buckle loafers, tassel loafers, fringe loafers, Venetian loafers, Belgian loafers and slippers.

Penny loafers
Penny loafers (penny loafers) - a model, complemented by a leather strip with a slot. According to legend, students used this decor for their own purposes: they inserted a penny coin into the slot for good luck, from which the name “penny loafers” came from.

Loafers with buckle
Buckle loafers appeared in the 1930s when italian designer Gucci complemented the regular model with a snaffle-shaped buckle - details of a horse harness. Loafers with a buckle loafers (buckle - “buckle”) have the second name “Gucci loafers” after their creator. Modern versions rethink the snaffle: instead, you can find decoration in the form of a bamboo stick, a spiral and just a chain.

Tassel loafers
Tassel loafers owe their appearance to the American actor Paul Lucas, who, on one of his trips abroad, was fascinated by the tassels on loafers. The tassel loafers were promoted worldwide by Ivy League students, for whom tassel loafers became an unspoken uniform, fitting perfectly into the preppy school-student style.

Loafers with fringes
Kilt loafers (kiltie loafers) - a model that is decorated with a wide leather fringe. Loafers are named kilts by analogy with the Scottish national skirt, which is vaguely reminiscent of leather stripes. The fringe of kilts can be complemented with a buckle, tassel or be an independent detail.

Belgian loafers
Belgian loafers (belgian loafers) - a model decorated with a small bow. This detail was added by designer Henry Bendel, and he borrowed the form from Belgian shoemakers, from whom he learned the craft.

Venetian loafers
Venetian loafers - a model that is different total absence jewelry. They are called "Venetian" for their resemblance to the laconic form of the Venetian gondoliers. By appearance similar to sleepers, but do not have pronounced form tongue.

Sleepers
Slippers (slippers) - shoes with a classic loafer sole and a soft top without decorations, often made of velvet or tweed. The protruding tongue with rounded edges can be decorated with embossed or embroidered monograms.

Deserts

Desert boots - ankle-high boots made of suede, nubuck or leather with rubber soles. The name is due to the British soldiers who fought in them in the sands of Egypt during World War II, as well as to Nathan Clark, who established their production in peaceful conditions under the Clarks brand, after which this species is often called simply clarks. A distinctive feature - two holes for lacing on each side. If there are more of them, then the boots from deserts turn into chakka.

Chakka

Chukka, chukka (chukka boots) - ankle-high boots made of suede, nubuck or leather. The name "chakka" comes from the term "chakker" - the period of the game of polo. Unlike deserts, chakkas can have any number of lacing holes. A characteristic difference between chukka boots is the leather sole.

Chelsea

Chelsea (chelsea boots) - boots above the ankle with low heels with rubber inserts on the sides. Elastic inserts allow the boot to maintain a narrow ankle shape without the need for zippers and lacing. In a women's wardrobe, low-heeled chelsea boots often become a minimalist style element in combination with skinny jeans and a leather jacket. Ankle boots with heels can also be equipped with an elastic band, which gives us the right to call them Chelsea ankle boots.

Moccasins

Moccasins (moccasins) - shoes without lacing on a soft rubber sole (without a heel) or leather with rubber studded inserts. A distinctive feature of moccasins is a protruding seam on the upper part of the shoe, often with an external overlay. The women's version of moccasins practically does not differ from the men's, so they can be called unisex shoes.

Topsiders

Topsiders (topsiders, boat shoes) - yachtsmen's shoes with corrugated non-slip soles with a lace around the heel. The name comes from topside - upper deck. The lacing runs dotted along the edge of the upper to ensure a secure fit on the foot: the comfort and safety of the sailor on wet decks are the main requirements. Historically, the sole of topsiders has been white color, which did not leave marks on the snow-white deck of the yacht, but today you can find models of various colors, since white has lost its functional purpose. Like moccasins, boat shoes do not differ in their appearance in men's and women's versions, therefore they are also a unisex model.

Slipons

Not to be confused with sleepers! Slip-ons (slip-on) - sports model with a smooth top without lacing and flat rubber sole. The top can be made of textile or leather, on the side there are rubber inserts that provide convenience and speed of putting on. Shoes are universal in men's and women's performance, so the models neutral color in the presence of the size you can buy in any catalog.

Espadrilles

Espadrilles (espadrilles) - shoes with a fabric or leather upper on a woven jute sole. The authentic blend of jute and canvas has moved from cheap plantation workers' shoes to movie star wardrobes. Espadrilles inspired creative and free-thinking people, including Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Manolo Blahnik. Yves Saint Laurent added a jute platform to the espadrilles to give us one of our favorite summer pairs, wedges.

Wellingtons

Rubber boots without fasteners - wellington boots - owe their name to their creator, the British commander Arthur Wellesley Wellington. The first models were sewn by them soft skin, and they became rubber only after the invention of rubber and obtaining a patent for the production of shoes from it. After surviving two world wars, the Wellingtons take on their immortal form, which is Green Hunter high green boots from Hunter Boot Ltd. Fascinating story world conquest, and use Kate Moss in Wellingtons from the Coachella festivals as inspiration for every day.

moon rovers

Moon boots (moon boots) - boots and semi-boots, reminiscent of snowboard boots. The name came to mind of the creator, Italian Giancarlo Zanata, when he saw a poster of astronauts returning from the moon. History of creation unusual shoes for terrestrial astronauts. Distinctive features munbutov - a straight heel line, a thick sole and a super-volume nylon upper. The right and left shoes do not differ from each other, a fixing lace is threaded from above. The popularity of "moon boots" was so high that the brand name became a household name, giving a name to a whole type of footwear.

Readings

Riding boots - riding boots - come from a time when riding was an indispensable skill. Riding boots were made of soft tight skin, which served for a long time and at the same time gave the rider the opportunity to control the horse by lightly squeezing its sides. The right to a women's pair of riding boots was earned by the first female travelers who abandoned the uncomfortable women's saddle in favor of a practical men's saddle. Modern women's readings can be with low heels or with a hairpin, in the latter version, retaining only a distant resemblance to the original. In the wardrobe, readings are organic in combination with leggings and a voluminous top.

Jackbuts

The prototype of jackboots is army riding boots. Wartime made its demands on shoes, therefore, unlike soft readings, jackboots were reinforced with a metal lining - chain mail sewn into the walls of the boot. The reinforced top was designed to protect against injuries and wounds in battle, and to control the horse, the boot was supplemented with a belt with a spur on the top. During the Second World War, jackboots became part of the uniform of the German troops, so they still evoke associations with aggression and military style. One of the more rough and aggressive forms of boots, which some designers, such as Rick Owens, play spectacularly on.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur boots - ankle boots with round noses with low heels, fitted with straps at the top. Designed for riding, boots were fastened to the feet with straps and buckles wrapped around the ankle. If you remove the straps, replacing them with an elastic insert, the boots will turn into a Chelsea. IN original form the strap on the jodhpurs wraps around the ankle and fastens with a buckle to the outside of the boot.

The boots are named after the city of Jaipur (India). In 1897, an Indian polo team led by the son of the Maharaja of Jaipur competed at the races in honor of Queen Victoria's jubilee. The players were wearing National costumes, which included churidar trousers and strappy short boots. The English society appreciated the exotic shoe novelty and replaced its Wellingtons readings for short jodhpurs, combining them with the usual English breeches. In addition to convenience, the new uniforms were much cheaper to manufacture, as they required less leather. Today, jodhpurs may have variations with one or more straps that play a decorative role.

May 5th, 2015 10:08 am

What could be more indispensable than flat shoes? Especially in spring and summer?
Many girls are afraid that without heels, their legs will look shorter, they will look less elegant and feminine.
Or they think that only high heels are supposed to be worn with a dress.
By no means! Those days are long gone.
Meanwhile, shoes without a heel are not only sneakers (in which some girls manage to look more feminine than others with stilettos) and ballet flats, but also a lot of all sorts of oxfords, loafers and other espadrilles.
We decided to make an overview post about women's flat shoes and show what looks you can create. With an emphasis on dresses and other non-sporting options.
Shall we start?

Sneakers and sneakers
Good old sneakers...
Not to mention the many options with jeans, they can be worn with trousers, leggings and overalls. (particularly good options for skinny trousers with a length of 7/8):

Shirt dresses:

Long dresses in boho style and more romantic options:

And in general with a variety of dresses:

Skirts of various styles and lengths:

And if you really want, then even with packs:

And, of course, you can wear them with jackets and coats:




Several rules can be formulated:

• Don't know how to start wearing dresses with sneakers? Start with neutral colors. White, black, gray or beige sneakers will go with almost any dress or skirt and will not draw much attention to themselves.


• Color Repeat: Let the color of your sneakers or sneakers be repeated in the color/print of your clothing and accessories. For example, like this:

• Try to dilute the monochrome look with bright colored sneakers:

• Or let the printed sneakers echo the print/texture of the clothing. For example, like this:

Slipons
Lightweight sneakers without lacing.
They were created in the late 70s as lightweight surf shoes. They have a wide block and are great for lush girls with lush legs.
Versatile, comfortable like slippers, allow you to create many images.
All in all, perfect for summer.
With dresses and skirts, trousers and leggings, monochrome and printed, fabric and leather - choose!

And here is last year's Mother of Pearl collection: how wonderfully the prints are mixed, and how chic the slip-ons fit into these images!

Espadrilles
Light Summer shoes from natural materials on a wicker (harness) sole.
Have long history - were invented already in the 13th century on the Iberian Peninsula in Spain.
Since then, they have been produced almost without interruption.
In the middle of the 20th century they were very, very popular: in the photographs of those years in espadrilles you can see Grace Kelly, John F. Kennedy, Picasso, Hemingway ...

And now they are back at their peak.
Worn by both men and women. No socks.
Ideal for traveling to warm countries, summer and recreation.
Perfectly combined with clothing made from natural materials, denim, trousers and shorts, dresses and skirts.
The looks are relaxed and summery, just like the espadrilles themselves.

And some people know how to wear them with a suit :)

Moccasins
North American Indian shoes.
Modern moccasins - comfortable soft slippers made of suede or soft leather.
They are usually worn barefoot. Light, practical, bright. Perfect option for casual outfits.
What to wear?
Jeans, trousers, shorts, dresses, skirts... Great with denim, stripes, ethnic motifs, relaxed silhouettes and soft shapes.

By the way, the second option is quite applicable for the office.

loafers
A sort of improved moccasins. Many even confuse moccasins and loafers, while the latter have nothing to do with the Indians.
Appeared in the 1930s in Norway and were originally exclusively men's shoes.Real men's shoes!That is, plain, leather and on a solid wide sole.
And looked in different variations like that:

No lacing, tassels, slit or metal buckle.
The main difference between moccasins and loafers- form. Moccasins are softer, more often on a soft sole (so pimply) and much more like slippers. While loafers have clear shapes (even being made of suede), a dense sole and a small wide heel.
now loafers - irreplaceable thing in women's wardrobe.
If you want to look feminine, but you hate high heels, and ballet flats seem too "girly" shoes for you, or if you like to borrow something from your boyfriend's wardrobe from time to time, loafers are definitely your option!
Loafers can replace high heels in 90% of cases.
They can be worn with anything and anywhere.
To the office:


With coats, dresses and skirts:

Pants and jeans:




And always be irresistible!

Ballet shoes
In the middle of the last century, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot were dearly loved, thanks to which they quickly became popular.

Their popularity has not faded to this day, and there are a great many options for this multifunctional and comfortable shoe.
It is difficult to single out any rules about what and how to wear ballet flats.
Until recently, for example, there was a rule that they are not combined with a business style, but what is there to talk about if moccasins and even sneakers are now quite compatible with office style?
And how do you create a bright image in such uh .. battered shoes?
Ballet shoes are different for ballet shoes. Alone - soft fabric slippers with a flat sole, while others are more like classic pumps with a small heel. And they wear differently.
Perhaps one rule can still be identified: the clearer the shape and narrower the nose, the more elegant images can be created with ballet flats.
Let's move on to the pictures :)

Good ballet flats with jeans, especially boyfriends:

Wear them with a stripe, dilute the monochrome bow with color:

Mix colors and prints:

Add a hat and/or jacket:

Or maybe a trench or coat:

Be smart:

Or slightly careless:

And don't be afraid to look a little retro:

Sleepers
Once the slippers of British aristocrats. Yes, not simple, but, as a rule, velvet with silk lining and embroidery with gold threads.
Now these are women's and men's flat shoes (maybe with a small wide heel), without a fastener, from different materials.
A great replacement for boring ballet flats.
Velvet and fabric, suede and leather, with embroidery and tassels, sequins and spikes - in general, for every taste!

Neutral colors go with anything:

Velvet slippers and slippers embroidered with gold threads will transform seemingly the simplest outfits:

We put on skirts and dresses:


Pay attention to slippers with pom-poms, and how their texture is tied with the texture of the skirt!

Arranging color accents, do not forget about leggings and trousers 7/8:

Add prints:

And, as always, mix them, mix them! :)

Oxfords, derbies, brogues and monks
All this different types men's (in the sense of the former men's :)) shoes with lacing or buckles.
Each of them deserves a separate ode, but I'm afraid this post will become not just long, but endless.
Therefore, briefly about the differences and move on to the pictures, and there will still be an ode, but in a separate post.
brogues - lace-up shoes with perforations. Oxfords - shoes with "closed" lacing (the union is sewn over the berets).
Derbies, on the other hand, have open lacing (boots over lacing), and monks have a single or double buckle.

How to wear?
First, they make great monochrome bows:


As with trousers/leggings/shorts, as well as dresses and skirts:

Secondly, they are beautiful in combination with light dresses with floral print:


and socks, yes :) and in cool weather, long knee-highs and multi-colored tights:

Socks and tights are generally an inexhaustible topic. and our posts about their types and rules of combinations.

Thirdly, short skirts, hats and glasses are more than appropriate here:

Fourthly, long skirts and dresses are no less appropriate:


As well as trousers:


Or here's another special retro chic - variation on the theme of black men's suit, light tie, hat and colored brogues:

As always, there are many options! Look for what is close to you, try and experiment. After all, style evolves with you.

Well, if you need professional advice from a stylist, then we are always happy to help :)
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Choosing shoes on a solid platform, girls pursue two goals: beauty and convenience. And although they are not as sexy in them as they are on stilettos, but these shoes are able to support any stylistic direction, to make the image fashionable and even daring. We'll talk about this.

A little about the history of origin

Shoes on a solid platform appeared in Ancient Greece. It was called "koturny". These were leather shoes with high cork soles, in which the actors of the ancient theater played tragedies. Thanks to these shoes, they became taller so that everyone could clearly see the action from the stage.

And in the 16th century, rich Venetians wore plinths, the height of which reached 50 cm. This is how status ladies showed their superiority over other people. But it was impossible to move independently in them, only with the help of servants. They banned these shoes after an accident when, having fallen, a pregnant woman lost her child.

There was a similar kind of shoes in Spain. They wore chopins. These were a kind of galoshes that were worn over basic shoes so as not to stain them in inclement weather. There were shoes on a solid platform in Asian countries. In Turkey it was called tykunti, in Japan - smoke and geta. All these species are distant "relatives" modern shoes on the platform. For a while, this style of shoes was forgotten. And only in the XX century in the 30s he returned again. That's on solid sole.

What is the benefit of this shoe?

Firstly, it has been popular for several decades. Secondly, almost all women can wear it, the main thing is to choose a model that matches the physique.

Pros of shoes on a solid platform:

1. These shoes elongate the silhouette and make it look slimmer.
2. You can wear it all the time and not be afraid varicose disease veins and flat feet.
3. It looks stylish, fashionable, feminine and elegant.
4. Resistant.
5. Very convenient. In rainy and snowy weather, the feet will not get wet and will not freeze.

And her heels do not break, and her head does not hurt about the frequent replacement of heels.

What is the platform

There are three types of this element of footwear:

1. Flat (platform with the same height along the entire length). Classic variant. Slender girls with different cuts and inserts are welcome, shoes should not seem bulky. Not recommended to wear curvy women with thick legs. Suitable for active rest and maintains a sporty style.
2. Wedge (height increases towards the heel). Favorite summer models- clogs and sandals - with such a platform, almost everyone can wear. At the same time, the legs are visually lengthened, which diverts attention from the existing shortcomings. You need to remember that this species shoes are not worn under a sports and business suit.
3. Hidden platform (fully or partially under the material). But this option is suitable for both offices and parties. As a rule, models are made of textiles, suede and leather. Geometric print and basic black shoes are in fashion.

Plus there is still a low platform, high. Popular platform shoes with open toes.

Shoes on a solid platform are very diverse. Plus, you can add non-standard shoe options from designers, with fancy decor, curves and cutouts, breathtaking inserts. Therefore, any woman can find her model.

How to choose the right platform shoes

To feel comfortable, shoes must be chosen carefully, the health of the feet will depend on this. So, what you should pay attention to:

1. You need to make sure that the sole is not slippery.
2. Shoes must match the instep of the foot and last.
3. If the shoes make the foot heavier, it must be discarded.
4. Thin girls should be wary of the "iron" effect. To prevent this from happening, it is better to choose shoes with a small print in the form of longitudinal lines. You can stay on a transparent platform or give preference to models with lacing and straps. You can disguise too thin legs by wearing colored tights, stockings or leggings in combination with a short skirt.

The optimal heel height is 7 cm, but many women of fashion choose a platform up to 12 cm. It can distort the gait, making it not graceful, but, on the contrary, clumsy. And yet, acquiring suede shoes or a model decorated with lace, you need to know that they will require additional and careful care. These tips should be considered when choosing shoes on a solid platform without a heel.

Fashion trends

Fashion designers and fashion designers presented many types of platform shoes at the shows. Let's look at some trends:

1. Cast massive platform.
2. on a tractor high sole.
3. Sports shoes (sneakers, slip-ons, sneakers) on a colored base.
4. Models with buckles, straps, lacing, chains.
5. Denim shoes on the platform, it can be boats, ballet flats at low speed.
6. WITH open nose. There are no age restrictions, everyone can wear it, the main thing is to choose according to the figure and competently beat the image with accessories.

As a rule, genuine leather is used to make fashionable platform shoes, but designers' fantasies have no limits. They are also used in the production of textiles. Let's dwell on some models in more detail.

Wedge platform shoes

Many do not know that a wedge is a sole that maximizes from toe to heel and can reach up to 14 cm. These shoes look much more feminine and elegant than shoes on a solid platform. Do not weigh down the silhouette. Therefore, the wedge heel can be worn by both thin women and lush beauties.

They differ in their shape, width and height, there are models with smooth transition heel wedges. These shoes are unique because they support any style and are very stable.

The advantage is that they can be worn for a long time, and the leg will not get tired, because it is in a gentle tilt position.

Who can wear them

Everyone can wear such shoes, you just need to correctly approach the choice of wedge height. It will depend on the build and height:

• For short girls, a high rise is recommended to add a few centimeters. Should be worn with short dresses. A long outfit shortens the silhouette, making it inharmonious.
• Fat women need to choose medium and low wedges, shoes in neutral shades, with a slight rise under the forefoot. The width of the sole should match the ankle.

• Shoes should be true to size, securely fastened and fit well.
• Don't take big steps.
• You need to keep your posture.

The tankette gained such popularity that it began to be used even in sports shoes. Everyone's favorite sneakers have been at the height of fashion for several seasons. Thanks to the wedge heel, sneakers for the first time acquired such an elegant and original look.

What to wear with a wedge

Since this shoe is versatile, it can be combined with many things. Here are some examples:

• Dresses. Fits any model deep neckline, with slits in the sleeves, mini. You can choose shoes in the color of clothes, either a neutral tone or a contrasting one.
• With trousers, you can make a lot of bows, for example, with flared pants, tight-fitting skinny, leather. Shoes can be decorated with studs or spikes if combined with perforated jeans, for example. Combined shoes with suede or velvet tops are suitable.
• Skirts. There are also many variations. Office Style support a pencil skirt and a white blouse with black platform shoes. An urban romantic outfit can be made up of a flying skirt in the sun floral print with the same blouse in a neutral shade and pick up bright shoes.

They can also be worn with overalls, leggings, shorts, breeches and capris. These shoes go with almost any outfit.

Additional Options

Considering what to wear with platform shoes, one cannot ignore its popular combination with skinny jeans. Flared and loose fit will not fit a high rise.

Also a good combination will be: balloon skirts, loose and flying, flared pants and even transparent dresses.

When it comes to dresses, there are many options. You can choose any style, loose fit, high waist, straight models. The main thing is to consider that it should be midi or mini. A duet of a flared dress with matching suede shoes will look good. You can choose a bright flashy palette.

Thus, we figured out what to wear with platform shoes. There is another model of this shoe, which we have not talked about yet. These are pointed toe platform shoes.

What is their feature

Platform and wedges are a great combination, giving an analogue of high-heeled shoes. And models with a pointed nose make the woman's leg even more elegant and beautiful, while providing complete comfort. These shoes support the style of casual, retro, jazz, office and many other fashion trends.

Pointed wedge heels look just as feminine as stilettos, but are more stable.

On the platform can be combined with many styles of clothing.

So far we have only talked about the advantages of this shoe, but it also has disadvantages.

What you need to know

Let's give some advice:

• You can not drive a car in these shoes, it can cost your life. It is better to have a spare pair of shoes with you that are comfortable for driving.
• It can only be worn in the city or places with a completely flat surface. Rough ground, rocky roads can cause ankle sprains.
• When walking, almost all the load is on the forefoot, as a result of which bone deformity can occur on thumb, acting like a cone. And because of the pressure on it, the center of gravity shifts, which leads to injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
• You need to make sure that it is well fixed.
• Heavy shoes should be avoided, as this can lead to circulatory disorders. In which case it will appear varicose veins veins.
• Before you go out into the world in new shoes, you need to make sure that you can walk in them. It is better to practice at home first, especially for those who have never worn them before.
• A flat platform leads to flat feet.

When choosing women's shoes on a solid or flat platform, it is better to follow these recommendations in order to avoid accidents.

Orthopedists do not advise wearing wedge and platform shoes, but if you still really want to flaunt in such shoes, you must:

• Choose a wedge instead of a flat platform.
• Give preference to a low sole, there will be less risk of twisting your leg.
• It is better to buy shoes with wide straps that securely fix the foot so that it does not fall to one side.
• Use orthopedic insoles.

Fashion dictionary. Shoes.

With the onset of spring, you want to pamper your feet by changing your warm and bulky shoes for something very light and stylish. Allowing us to experiment, Mrs. Fashion comes to the rescue. And in this edition of the fashion dictionary, you will learn about several types of shoes that have stepped onto the catwalks.

So, with us are those who have already managed to attract many stars of show business loafers or loafers(English loafer - loafer).

The first mention of "loafers" falls on the 19th century. Then the British company Wildsmith Loafer created them for King George VI. In the 1930s in Norway, ordinary villagers used loafers as slippers. The export of slippers to Europe did not bear fruit, but the Spalding family in New Hemsher began making shoes based on the moccasin design proposed by shoemaker Niels Tweranger. Therefore, loafers were similar to moccasins, but differed in thick soles and heels. They only became popular in the 1950s after Gucci began selling “loafers” with a gold-plated bridge on the toe. Initially, loafers were a male model shoes, but in 1968 these comfortable shoes appeared in the women's wardrobe. They were worn by Grace Kelly and John F. Kennedy, and black loafers with tight white socks were Michael Jackson's favorite shoes. It was the rich and famous who brought these low-heeled shoes into fashion.

Many girls refuse this model of shoes because of its simplicity and lack of high heels. But designers never cease to amaze us with their imagination - a riot of colors and varieties of loafers will make any girl think about purchasing them. Moreover, to the delight of many beauties, high-heeled loafers appeared.

In many shoe collections you can find bright and original loafers.

Onphoto: Marc Jacobs(1,2), Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Giorgio Armani

Progressive hipsters are happy to wear this comfortable and nice shoes with jeans, complementing the image with glasses with a massive frame. There are no clear rules regarding socks, so loafers can be worn barefoot as well. You can get trendy style by wearing a sexy short dress, black tights and loafers. They will also look interesting with a boho style skirt (a mixture of hippie style, folklore, military, gypsy clothes and ethnic motives). But don't wear too much long skirt. Her best length for this look is no lower than her ankles. And by adding a light sweater, we complete the look in a boho-chic style.

The following fashion friends for our legs - slippers(from English to slip - to slide).

The rather boring ballet shoes were replaced by textile, leather and velvet flat shoes. The history of slippers begins in England in the 19th century, when male aristocrats used them as slippers to welcome guests. A little later, the royal shoemaker made velvet shoes with silk lining with gold embroidery in front especially for Prince Albert. Mandatory element they became a men's suit after the prince married Queen Victoria. Slippers became companions of the tuxedo, but remained home slippers. Winston Churchill liked to wear them with a bow tie. With a more informal outfit (light-colored trousers, a cotton shirt and a jumper), Robert Kennedy wore slippers in the 60s of the 20th century. Then, until the 2000s, they were forgotten. Slippers finally resurrected the release of a line of slippers for men with the Stinky Rat logo in 2001.

Pictured: Robert Kennedy

Slippers entered the streets of Europe only 2 years ago. Their versatility conquers many fashionistas and fashionistas. But you should not combine this type of shoe with pajama-style wide trousers so that there is no direct association with a home suit. To date, designers offer a wide variety of slippers.

On photo: miu miu, Christian Louboutin, Charlotte Olympia, Gucci, Alexander MacQueen

Consider a group of similar shoes, "defectors" from the men's wardrobe: brogues, derbies and oxfords. brogues(English Brogues; from the Gallic brogue - rough shoes) - these are shoes with perforations and a detachable toe various shapes. Lacing them can be either closed (brogue oxfords) or open (brogue derby).

Brogues were created in the 17th century by Irish farmers. Perforated shoes gained popularity in aristocratic circles. Over time, perforation began to take the form of openwork patterns and curls. In the early 20th century, brogues gained immense popularity thanks to Edward the Prince of Wales. He found them very comfortable for golfing, and the brogues got a W-shaped toe and perforations along the seam.

In the photo - Prince of Wales Edward

In the 30s of the 20th century, trousers and brogues pass into the women's wardrobe. Later, brogues appeared for women with heels of different heights and thicknesses. This season, brogues are relevant due to the fashion for androgyny. Designers offer us a wide variety of seemingly perfect male model shoes with girly elements, and they make heavy and rough shoes light and delicate.

On photo: Paul Smith (1, 2, 3), Asos (4), Bass

You should not combine them with a formal suit, but also sportswear won't fit either. Brogues look good with cropped trousers or tucked-in jeans. Bright socks will enliven the image. You should not add ruffles and flounces to the image.

Derby(English derby shoes) - the name was chosen in honor of the Earl of Derby. He did not like the closed lacing of shoes and invented the open one. In England, the derby was called "bluechers" in honor of the Prussian army general who participated in the Battle of Waterloo. But still, "derby" is the more common name for this elegant shoe with a small heel and open lacing. Open lacing makes derbies less formal, allowing the shoe to be easily slipped on (because there is room to open the shoe wider). Derby by absence or presence are divided into two types: simple derby - no holes, brogue derby - there is perforation.

In the photo: just a derby, brogue derby

Derby is worn by both men and women. Here are some tips for a feminine look. Wearing a derby instead of ballet shoes, the girl becomes a tomboy. Let's add to this men's shirt, blazer, pants or shorts. And the image is ready. Derbies are great with skinny jeans, a petite skirt or a mini dress. Complete the look with a blazer or vest.

Oxfords similar to derby, but hallmark is a closed lacing. She makes them formal. As for the perforation, as in the derby, it can take place (oxford brogues) or absent (just oxfords).

In the 18th century in Britain came into vogue "Balmorals"(named after Balmoral Castle in Scotland). They were preceded by the Oxford half-boots, which had been in vogue for students at Oxford University since 1640. Now in Britain, balmorals are considered a type of oxford. But in the US, "Balmorals" and "Oxfords" are synonymous.

In the photo balmorals of the 18th century

In the 1920s, oxfords became part of women's wardrobe and got the name oxfordettes. They peaked in popularity in 2010. There is a lot of interest in British style this year. They began to be made not only from leather, but also from leatherette, suede, sheathed with sequins, rivets. Oxfords, unlike the male variation, can also be high-heeled.

Women's oxfords can be worn with anything, be it trousers or evening dresses. Often classic (without perforation) oxfords are worn with socks. A variety of shapes and colors allows you to create an image in any style and with absolutely different things.

Trendy in the spring-summer 2013 season have become sneakers on a wedge. From English. Snikers - sneakers, in everyday life, sneakers are called semi-sports shoes that can be worn in everyday life. They are an integral part street fashion and a symbol of such subcultures as hip-hop (hip-hop) and hardcore (hardcore). These street-sports shoes liked the "stars", they willingly wear them in everyday life.

In the photo: Irina Shayk, Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, Kristen Stewart, Kanye West, Justin Bieber

Snickers imply the appropriate style. Therefore, jeans or jeans are suitable for them. short shorts, leggings or tight-fitting leggings made of fabric or leather, loose t-shirts, tank tops and shirts. Wedge sneakers go well not only with jeans, but also with short dresses and skirts.

This season, designers offer us sneakers sheathed in crystals, with silver inserts (or all silver), reptile skin, in rock and roll style, with a reflection of metal. Feel free to experiment and find new images, because the world of sneakers has not yet been fully explored.

On photo: Lanvin, Christian Louboutin, Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo, Giuseppe Zannotti (5, 6), Chloe, Isabel Marant, Maison Martin Margiela

Street fashion is on the heels of designers. Once a symbol of street subcultures creepers(from the English. Crepe - crepe, thick rubber) have now become everyday shoes for fashionistas. These rough massive shoes with thick "tractor" soles (whose height reaches 10 cm) originate from post-war soldiers' boots. In the 50s, Creepers were popular with British teddy boys. They were worn with cropped trousers, soft jackets, bolo ties. The youth of the 90s was carried away by the grunge style and revived the creepers. Now they were worn not only by boys, but also by girls. Girls combined these shoes with skinny jeans, black golfs, t-shirts with graphic prints.

Classic Creepers - Shoes dark shades. But now rough shoes on a thick sole has a great variety and can complement any style. Even classic brogues began to be released in the form of creepers.

Creepers look good with skinny or straight trousers. Jeans, regular black leggings, cropped trousers will do.

Do not ignore the dresses. Models with puffy or flared skirts will make your legs look slimmer. Shorts are fine too. Classic variant with creepers - denim shorts with a high waist, blouse, T-shirt or T-shirt.

Designers are picking up on the street fashion trend and fighting for our attention in their collections.

On photo: Chanel (1.2), Bottega Veneta, Alexander Wang

stay with us and espadrilles(from French Espadrilles - a kind of grass that was used to make ropes and ropes) - light shoes, slippers on a rope sole with a top made of natural fabric (linen, cotton). They were invented in the 13th century by Catalan peasants. Espadrilles loved to wear famous people- Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Ernest Hemingway, US President John F. Kennedy. World fame came to "peasant" shoes after Yves Saint Laurent in the 60s of the last century released models on the catwalk in them. Bohemia began to wear espadrilles. And in the movies, slippers with rope soles appeared thanks to Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, who wore espadrilles in everyday life.

In the photo: Salvador Dali, John F. Kennedy, Grace Kelly (3 - in life, 4 - in the film "High Society" in 1959), Audrey Hepburn in the film "Roman Holiday" in 1953.

Modern espadrilles retained only the rope sole and the name. Now they can be flat, wedge or heeled. Light and airy sundresses, bright tunics, shorts, jumpsuits, poppy skirts and wide-brimmed hats- all this goes well with espadrilles. They are also suitable for special occasions. Do not wear these slippers with long socks. High-heeled espadrilles are worn on bare feet. Men can wear them with pastel-colored cotton jackets and tucked-in matching trousers.

This season, espadrilles with a flat sole or a small platform (wedge) with a bright top and a nose decorated with a contrasting fabric are relevant. They are decorated with beads, embroidery, lace and satin inserts.

On photo: Tommy Hilfiger(1,2), Christian Louboutin, Valentino

Must have this season - clogs(from English Clogs - shoe, block) - women's shoes in the form of shoes or sandals on a wooden platform with massive heel decorated with metal studs.

They were created a thousand years ago. The first clogs were worn by French poor peasants (sabo). Later in the Netherlands, clogs take on a glamorous look (clomps). They peaked in popularity in the late 60s of the 20th century. In 2010, they were returned to the stage by Karl Lagerfeld. And today, designers are trying to surprise us by turning traditional clogs into something modern and trendy.

On photo: Miu Miu, Chanel, Gucci, Givenchy, Dior

They are versatile, so they go with almost anything. Clogs look good with jeans, trousers, skirts and dresses. Most trendy colors clogs - natural (beige gamma, gray and black). They are great for military style, casual. These shoes, delicate in color and decor, look organically on a girl in romantic image. Wedge clogs go well with safari-style dresses and military-style outfits.

Natalya Namakonova specially for Irkfashion