Let me start with the journey that changed my approach to choosing shoes on trips.
Until recently, or rather until November 2011, I did not even think about this issue. She rode in the same clothes that she herself walked along the Moscow streets. Went - loudly said. I just moved from the subway to the point I needed. Usually this way did not take more than 15-20 minutes. During this time, the comfort of shoes is difficult to assess.
In November 2011, my husband and girlfriend and I broke away from the working routine for a while and arranged a "weekend" tour for ourselves - we went to Vienna for five days.
Vienna in mid-November was still autumn, but with noticeable winter notes. It even snowed on the last day of our stay.
Knowing that it was quite cool in Vienna, I went in high-heeled boots insulated with fur, reinforced with iron heels.
I didn’t look bad in them at all and it was especially appropriate at the Vienna Opera, because there was no opportunity to grab shoes.
Needless to say, I walked for many hours, including through the Vienna forest (!), walking on these heels, through force, literally on "moral-volitional". Prayed for every cafe where we are sat.
After long walks around the capital of Austria, my feet and calves ached and burned as if they had been poured with some kind of corrosive acid for a long time and methodically.
I had to borrow thin-soled sneakers from a friend (for a minute, it was November), but I didn’t walk in them, but flew - in contrast to the heels that tormented me, the sneakers were the height of comfort and convenience.
Since there was a need for comfortable shoes, in Vienna I bought boots made of soft nubuck and flat soles. Then they served me not only in Moscow, but also on other trips.
Unfortunately, the boots were of an impractical white color relative to our roads, which, due to reagents, turn into a dirty mess during the off-season. And now the boots are gray :(
From a trip to Vienna, I took out the main idea for myself. Sneakers are a great idea to save your feet from the hardships of long walks. And I took it into service on my next trips.
I came to the conclusion that sneakers are absolutely universal and appropriate almost at any time of the year, except for outright winter. So, in February I went to Tallinn and Riga in ordinary winter leather boots. In February, dank weather sets in in the Baltic countries - it seems that winter still fully manages, and at the same time, the roads are sloppy in spring.
My boots got soaked through in a couple of days in Riga and Tallinn. I think if I ever go to the Baltics again at this time of the year, I would rather put on rubber boots with insulation.
In the off-season, based on the experience of Vienna, I prefer to wear practical and comfortable fuchsia sneakers. so that in the crowd on flashing heels my husband could always find me :)
And here they are in rainy but hospitable Jerusalem... Incidentally, mid-January.
Same sneakers in spring New Orleans
Another type of sneaker, only with a thinner sole. They get wet through, if it rains with all its might.
An example of a flat-soled shoe is leather ankle boots made of soft leather, with which jeans and tight-fitting trousers are so wonderfully combined.
They were comfortable even in sunny Arizona...
And in autumn cool New York
And even in Chicago, where winter came on the heels of unlucky tourists like us.
For my birthday, which I'm just celebrating in November, as well as for a possible fashion show in the coolest casino in Las Vegas, I took high-heeled shoes with me.
Summer version of a flat sole - ballet flats. The main thing is that they do not put pressure on the bones of the fingers. Ballerinas, which I wore all summer without taking off, were very comfortable. One "but": for 2 weeks in Europe, their soles were worn out to holes.
I even had to buy sandals, so that in turn the skin on the feet would not wear off.
The straps of the sandals began to gradually rub the skin on the legs. Sandals-sadists, as I mentally called them) For all their brutality, they also could not withstand the pressure of harsh European roads ...
Sometimes in the summer you need to go out - dine with a view of the Colosseum or take a walk to the Eiffel Tower. For these cases, a clog on a platform with a comfortable instep for the foot was very successfully invented.
In the past, when my travel experience was negligible, I limited myself to summer travel ... flip flops. True, they are of a very cultural appearance, but this does not make them less vulgar on the streets of cities. If you have to walk a lot, then never wear shoes with an open foot, otherwise the soles of your feet will be black from dirt and dust that have eaten in during the journey.
It was with this phenomenon that I encountered on my honeymoon trip to Spain and Portugal. I decided not to shock you with the corresponding photo, and limit myself to more acceptable pictures.
In spring, the weather is extremely changeable. Therefore, a modern girl who leads an active lifestyle must be fully armed and have a plan B in case of any natural disaster. Do not cancel a date or a business meeting because you have nothing to wear!
This is not a strict prescription, but just an approximate average list of shoe assortment that takes into account the needs of the vast majority of women.
Shoes for spring: options for all occasions
March
March is a very tricky month. Although the sun is deceptively dazzling, the frosts are not at all spring. No wonder March is a period of special risk in terms of colds. So don't relax!
You definitely need high boots made of leather or nubuck. They should go well with a coat, as well as with a sheepskin coat or fur coat, since it is far from always possible to part with the latter with the official onset of spring.
Therefore, it is best to give preference to the classics - black or brown boots with heels and with a minimalist design. The heel must be stable! After all, spring increases the risk of not only colds, but also dislocations and fractures (pah-pah-pah!).
Also, half boots or ankle boots will not interfere with you. If boots are more suitable for skirts and skinny trousers, then ankle boots are the most suitable option for classic, flared and cropped trousers. Today - from classics to designer models.
When choosing ankle boots, think first of all about what you are going to wear them with.
April
Well, finally, spring more confidently declares its rights. So April is the time to get bright, comfortable and.
Today, rubber boots are no longer only shoes for summer cottages, trips to pick mushrooms and berries, or Komsomol trips for potatoes. It is primarily a functional piece of clothing and an element of a special style.
Designers took into account the needs of modern women and released boots with elegant heels, with interesting decorative inserts, of a wide variety of colors.
Also, comfortable closed shoes with heels or geisha will not interfere, which will be equally effectively combined with both trousers and skirts.
The parks and sidewalks are about to dry out, and the running season will open. So if you haven’t got branded sneakers yet, we recommend you hurry up. In addition, they are ideal shoes not only for sports, but also for walking, first picnic trips or intensive shopping.
May
And now it's time for light, comfortable and bright shoes!
Active recreation, country walks, trips on excursions are unthinkable without a couple of comfortable and. Choose a model made of textiles with a flexible and springy sole that sits well on the leg. This type of footwear is combined with sundresses, and with jeans, and with trousers of a sports cut.
Comfortable leather moccasins are both comfortable and feminine shoes. It harmoniously fits into everyday style, successfully combined with a variety of styles of jeans and trousers.
Bright, graceful, like rose petals, fashionable ballet flats are a must-have item in your May wardrobe. They will make any dress elegant, complement skinny jeans, shorts, sundresses. Despite the fact that these shoes are exceptionally comfortable, they in no way damage the femininity of the image.
And, of course, boats! Classic pumps with heels are essential for any modern girl.
They are suitable for work, and for dates, and for discos, and for friendly parties, and for going to the theater. That's why she's a classic.
This short list of what shoes to wear in spring does not pretend to be universal - after all, each of us has our own lifestyle and preferences. However, if you take our advice into service, it will not be difficult for you to form your personal shoe base, which is necessary to adequately survive the spring.
Julia Maksimenko
Spring is the time of the long-awaited thaw, which means it's time to choose shoes for spring. Want to look stylish this spring? See photos for a selection of the best combinations.
Since we live in a rather harsh climate, we have to buy several pairs of shoes for the spring.
Ideally, the minimum set should consist of:
- Below the knee boots in matte leather in a neutral color, while the shin of the boots in the middle of the calf is better to choose a loose one. The heel on spring shoes should not be too high, but stable.
- - an indispensable element in the wardrobe of any fashionista, because such boots always beautifully emphasize the female leg.
- Be sure to get spring ones with chunky low heels that can be worn with jeans, plus a trendy stiletto heel option for special occasions.
At the height of fashion, suede in gray and brown tones, a matte texture, as well as patent leather of a reptile.
What you need to know about boots
When choosing spring ankle boots, it is important to pay attention to their height. That is, models above the ankles should only be worn with trousers that are organically combined with them. It can be classic mid-heel office trousers or 7/8 skinny jeans. It is possible to adapt a skirt to such spring ankle boots, but again with some reservation. For donuts, a floor-length skirt is suitable, and for thin ones, a mini version.
Stylists recommend: Choose neutral colors and modest textures so you can pair your ankle boots with a lot of clothing. Pay attention to trendy models that are made under the skin of reptiles.
Sit back, now we will sort out the types of women's flat or low heel shoes that you can wear this spring. We also have more than 20 pairs of comfortable and fashionable shoes for spring 2016 in our selection.
Slip-ons are light sneakers with an elastic band, with a thick rubber sole and without laces, and at the same time - the most fashionable shoes for spring 2016. They are comfortable to put on and take off, easy to combine with jeans, trousers, dresses and skirts and even coats, and they are also comfortable and they look cute and feminine at the same time (if you choose, for example, models in pastel colors, with a metallic laminated finish or with funny "tassels").
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Slippers are one of the types of classic shoes without laces, which first served their owners - most often aristocrats - as a kind of house shoes. Then the slippers had to be velvet or leather, with a thin sole with a small heel, and a monogram or family coat of arms was embroidered on the toe. Today, sleepers can be anything - and even fur. Wear them with skirts, dresses, and skinny jeans.
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Brogues are boots or shoes decorated with broguing - that is, perforations. Now derbies, oxfords, and loafers are brogues, so we can say that, in a broad sense, any shoes with perforations are brogues. However, classic brogues usually look like in the photo. In the spring-summer season 2016, brogues can be both bright and pastel colors, made of suede, smooth or combination leather. Look great with trousers, long shirts and vests, shirt dresses and hats.
OXFORD
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Oxfords are low-heeled shoes with closed lacing. They are easy to confuse with derbies, but the lacing helps to sort out the details.
Because derbies are exactly the same shoes as oxfords, only with open lacing as in the photo.
Loafers - a model of shoes without laces, resembling moccasins in shape, but differing in the presence of a sole, a low wide heel and a tassel or buckle on a long tongue. In the spring-summer 2016 season, you can wear them in the same way as brogues, oxfords, derbies, etc.
LOCASSINS
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Moccasins are soft leather (most often suede) shoes with a characteristic seam on the outside. Suitable for home clothes and relaxed casual looks for relaxing and walking in nature in dry weather.
TOPSIDERS
Topsiders are low shoes with an outer seam (like moccasins), but with a rigid corrugated sole (topsiders invented yachtsmen, so the sole should not slide along the deck and spoil the expensive coating) and a characteristic leather lace running along the back and ending at the instep of the foot. Perfect for relaxed yachting leisure outfits: blue, red and white, V-neck pullover, polo shirts, semi-sweatpants.
Monks are shoes without lacing, but with one or two buckles. Another fashionable spring 2016 type of women's shoes with low heels. Monks are translated from English as "monk's straps" due to the similarity of the buckles with the fastenings on monks' shoes. We wear it in the same way as oxfords, brogues, derbies, etc.
SNEAKERS AND SNEAKERS
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Well, everything is clear here. Sneakers and sneakers - they are sneakers and sneakers in Africa. We wear them with jeans, demi-season coats 2016, parkas and skirt dresses.
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Deserts (desertboots - "shoes for the desert") are casual suede ankle-high boots with leather or rubber soles and two to three pairs of holes for laces. They got their name from the British military who wore them during the campaign in Egypt during World War II.
CHELSEA BOOTS
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Chelsea boots are ankle-high leather boots with a thin sole and a slightly pointed and rounded toe. They feature characteristic rubber inserts on the sides. Wear only with cropped or rolled up jeans or trousers, short skirts, boho dresses.
