Have you ever wondered how many types women's shoes exists? On the pages fashion magazines new unusual names are constantly flashing, which you hardly heard of before. There are several thousand names in total, often the models are very similar, and you can get confused in them. In order not to get confused by reading the latest recommendations fashion stylists, you should pay a little attention to world trends and find modern innovations captured in photographs.

Exists various ways shoe classification. For example, it is divided according to purpose, age, type, materials used in tailoring, methods of connecting the upper and lower parts.

Classification by purpose: industrial, sports, household, preventive, orthopedic, military, special footwear.

Types of women's household shoes: model, everyday, travel, home, beach, all-season, national.

Everyday models for wearing at different times of the year are defined as summer, winter, for the off-season.

Consider the main types of shoes according to the degree of closeness - this is one of the most common classifications.

Cute boots for any weather

Boots - closed products with high tops, sometimes reaching to the thigh. There is also the term "boots", often used to refer to shoes that are more feminine, with various fasteners, zippers, decor, etc.

Boots are almost universal, they are worn not only in the cold season, there are also summer options. Types of boots: stocking boots, felt boots, ugg boots, cowboy boots, half boots, over the knee boots, etc.

Very popular in Lately at fashionistas over the knee boots- very high, nicely fitting to the leg.

Uggs are simple boots made from sheepskin. Comfortable, warm, without much decor.

Boots for every taste

The boots have a top that covers the ankle. Can be fastened with laces, zippers or buttons. Low shoes - a closed version with a top that reaches only to the ankles.

Fashionable varieties - Chukka, ankle boots, deserts, Cossacks, etc.

Chukka - boots with a leather or suede upper. Distinguishing feature - not a large number of holes for laces.

Ankle boots are a cross between boots and shoes, in length - up to the ankle.

Deserts are comfortable, soft, with leather or rubber soles, the top is suede. They have only two holes for laces. Once popular with the British military in the deserts of Egypt, hence the name.

Loafers - practical, without fasteners and laces, have a long tongue. Similar to moccasins, but they have a wider sole, often with a small heel.

Moccasins are considered a kind of low shoes, the upper part is made in one piece together with the main insole. There is an oval insert.

Charming shoes

Shoes are my favorite part female image. A huge number of varieties allows you to create your own unique style. They cover the back of the foot, not reaching the ankles.

Shoes include: pumps, derbies, oxfords, ballet flats, Mary Janes, espadrilles, brogues, top siders, monks, etc.

Oxfords - formal shoes men's style, are characterized by closed lacing, two sides, pulled together by laces, are sewn to the front band, forming a seam that can be finished with additional trim. Worn with both trousers and dresses.

Boats are one of the most popular female models, have a thin short toe, deep neckline, middle length heel.

Derby - closed shoes, pulled together at the top with an open, non-crossing lacing, while Bottom part them free.

What are top siders, brogues, derbies?

Ballet flats - shoes without wedges, sometimes with a low heel.

Brogues - shoes with original holes. The main difference is that there is a detachable toe different shapes. Can have different types laces and heels. Perfectly combined with casual style clothes.

Monks - instead of lacing, they have cute buckles. Considered less strict than oxfords, but more formal than derby.

Espadrilles are a summer option with a beautiful jute rope sole.

Top siders were once worn primarily by yachtsmen. They are very similar to moccasins, but have a firmer base. For lacing, 4 holes are punched, and the lace also flaunts along the entire back.

Stylish sandals for hot days

Sandals are a summer option with strap tops. They can be both on a wedge heel and without it, with different types of heels.

These include gladiators, sandals and slates, however, the latter are conditional. Their distinguishing feature is the lack of heel fixation, an open toe. On the foot they are kept thanks to the stripes - narrow or wider.

Sandals - open, light, worn on bare feet. May have different heels. There are everyday and evening models, decorated with expensive finishes, original fasteners or decorative buckles. Sometimes sandals do not stand out in a separate lineup.

You can learn more about fashion sandals 2017

Gladiators - sandals with a lot of straps, ropes of different lengths.

Sandals for active people who love long hikes, walks - open, comfortable, provide maximum comfort when walking thanks to a special elastic sole.

Sports style - the energy of movement

The main types of sports shoes are sneakers, sneakers, sneakers. It can be varied - on a wedge heel or even with a small heel, which makes it very stylish, suitable not only for sports, but also for fashionable parties.

Sneakers are comfortable and beautiful, the bottom is made of rubber, the top is made of fabric or leather. They used to be worn by tennis players, but later everyone else appreciated them. More suitable for everyday wear, light, on flat sole.

Sneakers - have a huge number of models, are made on rubber soles, are produced for soft training, for competitions in various sports.

How to wear a dress with sneakers?

Sneakers - made of fabric, sometimes jeans or leather, have a ribbed soft sole. Suitable for volleyball, basketball.

Do you know how to wear sneakers and wedge sneakers?

The variety of models is achieved by a combination of heel blanks with a sole, top and toe. New options are formed due to various cutouts, cutting parts, decor, ways of fixing on the leg.

The types of modern women's shoes are so diverse that every fashionista will be able to choose a new thing for herself - comfortable, beautiful, with an original name and at a reasonable price. It doesn't matter what season it is - stylish model shoes will turn any day into a bright holiday.

Good afternoon, if you have come to this page, then you need to know all the names of modern shoes ... so that you no longer get confused in its types and have no doubts about the name of what you are wearing this moment. Apparently one of these days someone called your moccasins an incomprehensible word LOAFERS, and sports slippers, which have been serving you faithfully for the second season, unexpectedly turned out to be SLIPONS. And you firmly decided to clarify the situation about the name of all this MODERN SHOES ... In this article I have collected in pictures all the names and all types of shoes - now you can confidently distinguish OXFORD DERBY boots and never confuse LOAFERS with SLIPPERS.

So, welcome to the world of modern types of shoes and their English names, which have become part of the fashionable vocabulary of the Russian people.

Let's start with the types of shoes on a flat sole... smoothly move on to boots and all their kinds... and finish women's shoes(yes, there will be Louboutins too).

The names that we will analyze are equally present both in the types of women's shoes and in male models. That is, for each variety from the list there are female and male styles. Therefore, today you will learn not only to understand women's shoes, but also to men's store you can shine with erudition.

Types of shoes with FLAT SOLE

(modern shoe names)

Let's start our list of shoes. All names will be with pictures and explanations of what is the characteristic difference between this species and all others.

The first name is beautiful with the taste of aircraft - ESPADRILLES (just like a flying squadron). Let's take a closer look at this type of shoe.

Espadrilles are a type of shoes that are distinguished by a woven sole and a natural (usually textile) upper material.

Where did it come from - initially the Spaniards came up with these shoes. They wove the soles out of ropegrass, and the uppers were made out of cheap jute material. Such shoes, due to their naturalness, were pleasant for the feet in hot stuffy weather. Very quickly, not only poor Spaniards, but all glamorous Europe began to wear these shoes.

The next name of shoes is SLIPONY They also gave me soft and comfortable textile slippers. But they are very different from espadrilles, just look at them. appearance and find the differences.

Slipons- these are shoes with a soft sports sole made textile. A characteristic feature of slip-ons is a slightly protruding tongue and an elastic band next to the tongue. This type of shoe is worn with a sporty look, with jeans of all styles from skinny to boyfriend. Slip-ons of delicate colors also look appropriate with summer dresses daytime style. The picture below shows that this type of footwear is often sewn not only from breathable textiles, but also from leatherette leather with various fashionable textures (like a snake or a crocodile).

Very often, slip-ons are given the name of another type of shoe SLIPER (they are really similar). Let's see what is the difference between slippers and slip-ons.

Slippers - similar to slipons only the shape of the tongue- but differ from them in the first place by the absence of an elastic band, and a solid sole (see the picture below). As well as the material from which they are made (sleepers are often made from smooth non-textile materials). Sole this type of footwear is the same as flat pumps. spout shape slightly pointed, with a graceful roundness. And in the place where the slipons have an elastic band sewn into the slippers, it’s just empty cut.

Now let's get acquainted with such a shoe name as LOAFERS . A beautiful elegant model of women's shoes and a stylish style of men's shoes for tight trousers.

Loafers are easy to distinguish from moccasins and sleepers - all loafers have jumper on the toe(just over the tongue) Loafers are often decorated with tassels or small metal buckles on the jumper tab.

Loafers - originate in Norway of the last century (they were worn as indoor shoes and had a soft sole. The Gucci fashion house brought a new loafer sound - they gave the loafers a solid sole and a gold jumper on the toe. Loafers were popular from the first users - John F. Kennedy, Grace Kelly , Michael Jackson - how can a mere mortal resist and not buy himself a similar type of shoes (at least get close to the great ones).

The name MOCKASINS is familiar to us since childhood, and here we consider them only to identify their differences from loafers and topsiders. Now we will compare this type of shoe with its cut brothers.

Moccasin- moccasins are the name of the shoes that the Indians gave us. Moccasins have U-shaped stitched spout with a convex relief seam. This is a real moccasin cut. Although sometimes a jumper (a strip of leather) is sewn over the tongue of a moccasin, and then the moccasins already acquire the sign of loafers ... and the controversial question arises of loafers on our feet or moccasins. This is such fun))) - you can argue and even fight.

The next name for shoes that are close in cut to moccasins is TOP SIDERS. - most often it men's footwear, although they are found on women (but rarely).

Dockside- topsiders in their cut resemble moccasins. A distinctive feature of this type of footwear lies in its sailor flair - a decorative lace runs along the upper edge of the boot. They differ in a cord threaded along the top of the shoe, which serves as a decor (like a lace in the collar of an English sailor).

It's funny that their names in English (docksiders) and in Russian (topsiders) are different. In Russia, they are called topsiders by the name of the Sperry Top-Sider company, which invented them in 1935. This type of footwear was specifically for sailing yachts - the ribbed sole allows you to not slip on a smooth deck, and the beige or white color of the sole (as opposed to black) does not leave marks on the expensive deck flooring.

The next type of shoes MONKI more common in men's collections, although women's options similar in design also come across on fashionable bows. Let's look at this variety of modern shoes.

Monkey- the type of footwear that distinguishes the presence of a strap with a buckle- sometimes one, more often two at once. The height of the monks is not higher than the ankle (this is how they differ from such types of shoes as COSSACKS)

The name of this type of footwear comes from the Anglian word MONK "monk". It was the monks who, back in the 11th century, came up with the idea of ​​wearing such simple boots with a clasp in the form of a wide strap and buckle. They were very convenient to take off and put on without getting tangled in the laces swollen with dirt. The poor monks made such shoes, of course, not from their skin, but from coarse textiles. And in modern world This shoe design is sewn from expensive high-quality smooth glossy leather.

TYPES OF SHOES WITH LACES

(oxfords, derbies, brogues, deserts)

But the type of shoes that everyone knows - and everyone calls them OXFORD - once they fell in love with Oxford youth and with their light hand, that is, their feet, they became popular and spread to the whole honest world.

Oxfords differ from all other similar types of boots in that LACE BOARDS are sewn with their lower edges into the cape boot. That is, in fact, the lacing of this type of footwear performs a decorative function, it does not really expand the toe when unlacing. By the way, the correct lacing on Oxford shoes is considered to be the one where the lines of the laces run in neat parallel stripes (and not as in the picture above). The photos below show us that in the modern world, the design of Oxford shoes can be the most imaginative and even freaky.

And here are the Derby boots - a type of shoe that is often confused with OXFORD. But they have one very obvious difference.

Derby boots sidewalls are sewn over the main part of the boot. And therefore, when the laces are untied, these sidewalls can bend freely (spank like ears). And if you remember, in Oxfords, opposite the sidewall of the lacing part, they are tightly sewn into the toe of the boot and cannot be folded back and even move apart with difficulty. They less official, than oxfords, and therefore they can be worn not only with trousers, but also with jeans and corduroy trousers, chinos, etc.

You probably noticed that many of the shoes presented have perforation in the form of holes to ventilate the feet in hot weather. For such a holey type of shoe, a special name was invented - these boots are called BROGs.

Where did Brogie boots come from?- It is believed that this type of shoe has Scottish roots. It was there that the Scots grazed their cattle in tall and wet grasses, suffering from wet boots. Before the boots had dried out during the night, it was again necessary to drive the cattle out to pasture and put on nasty damp shoes. That's why the idea arose to make holes in the boots for their quick airing and drying.

Brogues are a type of footwear ideal for trousers made of cotton or linen fabric, chinos, corduroy pants and elastic sports pants. As you can see in the picture below, brogue boots can have both oxford and derby designs.

The next type of shoe on our list is DESERT. They got their name from the word desert. It was these boots that the British military wore in Egypt. The hot sand did not make the heels hot thanks to the thick sole, and the soft leather allowed the feet to feel comfortable and comfortable. When the war ended, the remnants of the uniform were sold freely and fell in love with the entire civilian population of England.

A distinctive feature of DESERT are their thick sole and soft, more often suede leather and a very small number of holes for lacing. Women's versions of these boots are often put on a heel and make a more sophisticated toe.

And in their cut, they are very similar to the next type of CHUKKA shoes . In fact, deserts are one of the varieties of Chukka boots. Let's look at this type of boots, very beautiful and concise in their meager ascetic lacing and the simplicity of a laconic smooth cut.

Chukka (or chakka) boots differ from deserts more free cut range- it is allowed from higher sides ... and more holes for lacing are already allowed - not two, but three. And the material for this type of footwear no longer has to be suede - even smooth patent leather is only welcome.

TYPES OF HIGH BOOTS

(Chelsea, Timberlands, Dr. Martins, Snickers)

Now the turn has come to high boots and the first in this list of styles are smooth and minimalistic in its design CHELSEA BOOTS. They are often found in both men's and women's types of shoes. I will specifically write an article about what you can wear with such fashionable and insanely comfortable boots for women.

Chelsea boots- Chelsea boots do not have any decorative elements on them - no buckles, no laces. They are laconic in their cut and their beauty lies in their pure radiance and impeccable smoothness. They have a side slit on both sides, into which an elastic band is inserted, for ease of dressing.

Fashion houses often play with this laconic style of women's shoes, giving it different additions in the form of a heel (as in the photo below) or perforation and a cut without elastic.

High boots in military style, which our people still like to call boots or army boots, in the states they call it DR. MARTINS.

Dr. Martens- this type of boots is decorated with high lacing to the very top of the shoe. They have quality soles with deep treads, making them comfortable shoes for muddy off-season and slippery winters.

Designers love to play with heavy combat boots by incorporating Oxford-inspired designs, BROG perforations, or thin wedges (see photo below).

Timberland boots TIMBERLANDS - in translation, it sounds like a forester's boots. They differ from other lace-up boots with a height just above the ankle and a velvety surface of the material from which they are sewn.

The popularity of these boots brought cheerful mustard color- such a color scheme turned out to be crucial for the popularization of this type of footwear. Now this color is considered the classic color of the TIMBERLANDS. A feature of the design of these boots is their ability to fold the fur outward.

Well, the turn has finally come to bitinok with a chocolate name. SNICKERS - got the name from the word "sneak" - the soft, silent sole of this type of shoe allows you to silently sneak up.

Sneakers are similar to sports shoes - because of the flexible rubber sole and the cut, close to sneakers with Velcro or laces. This shoe was originally used on the tennis courts- and now she was raised to a high platform and even to a wedge for lovely ladies who have long dreamed of sneakers with heels.

This is such a journey into the world of names for shoes that we made today. Now you feel like an expert in a variety of different types of shoes ... and are well versed in all types of lace-up boots. Now you can instructively comment on fashion articles on fashion blogs and correct negligent hacks who called derby oxford boots.

And that's not all…

I am inviting you in continuation of this article.

After all, we are not finished yet ... we have to figure it out with types of women's shoes, Yes, and the boots did not hurt to build in a strict classification ...

Good luck with your choice of shoes.
Olga Klishevska, specially for the site

Did you think that there are different types shoes for girls and how many of them? On the glossy pages of fashion publications, more and more unusual names of women's shoes, which you have never heard of before, flicker every now and then. Types of shoes are limited to a few thousand items. Often, models are very similar to each other, and it can be extremely difficult to understand all this diversity. In this article, we will figure out which types of women's shoes are basic, and which ones are the result of mixing several varieties. In addition, you will find out what you can wear with a particular shoe.

Types of shoes: many classifications

In general, there is more than one classification. Types of shoes are divided depending on the purpose, the material used for tailoring, type, age, as well as the method of connecting the upper and lower parts.

For example, classification by purpose: sports, industrial, household, orthopedic, preventive, special and military footwear.

Shoes are one of the key details of style

Shoes are not just "clothing" for the feet. This is one of the most important details of a girl's outfit. The same ensemble will look different, depending on what the fashionista prefers: elegant pumps, ballet flats or sandals with rough soles. All of them will bring their own zest to the image.

In addition, most stylists agree that two things “make” a woman - these are her shoes and her hair. Therefore, it is recommended to treat the choice of shoes as carefully as possible. Let's see what types of shoes exist. Photos of images will tell you how to make an ensemble. So, the main classification of shoes for ladies.

Women's shoes: types, names. The main classification of shoes

All types of shoes for women can be divided into two large groups. These are models without heels and models with heels. Both of these varieties are very popular with fashionistas around the world. Consider the types of shoes with heels.

Shoes with heels of different heights

Some fashionistas may not be familiar with the names of certain models, since such professional terms are rarely used in everyday life, but we will explain everything in detail.

Types of classic are limited to three varieties: pumps, wedge shoes and platform shoes. They often overlap with each other. Often a pair can be a mixture of several species. So, high shoes and names.

boats

This version of women's shoes can be safely called one of the most popular.

The classic model of this type of shoes is called Searpin and is a shoe without a strap and fasteners. It has a low cut, pointed toe and a thin stiletto heel. In the usual, classic version, the stud has a height of 7 cm, but models with a higher heel, which can reach a height of 10-12 cm, are no less popular. Of course, these shoes are not suitable for wearing them daily. But for a ceremonial exit, they are the perfect choice.

The classic color of this model of shoes is black. However, variations of various colors are now very popular, as well as shoes with a print. Pumps from Christine Louboutin are considered special chic. The bright red sole is the first distinguishing feature of this shoe model.

Some stylists believe that the classic model of pumps is a versatile piece of clothing that matches perfectly with any garment. However, this is not entirely true. Not suitable for classic boats. But if you add business shoes with this model, or you get a very harmonious image. They are suitable for tight cropped jeans and trousers, and skirts of various styles.

Varieties of pumps

Boats came into fashion at the end of the last century. Designers, during their existence, have come up with a wide variety of models, based on classic shoes.

• (Dorsey) D'orsay are pumps, the distinguishing feature of which are cutouts in the side parts. This type of boat can be worn with the same as the classic model, but it will look best in bright summer looks.

• Stiletto - this model is extremely similar to boats. The main differences between stillet shoes are a thin heel of small height, as well as a rounded nose. These shoes go especially well with ensembles in a business style.
• Kitten Hill (Kitten Heel) is another type of pumps. This model has a glass heel. In the upper part, it is quite wide, but closer to the bottom, it gradually narrows, turning into a thin, neat hairpin. The toe of this type of shoe can be both rounded and pointed.

• Peep toe is a kind of classic pumps with an open toe. The variations of cutouts are quite diverse: it can be small, have the shape of a droplet or a triangle, or be very wide and completely open the fingers. Models of shoes with an open toe are worn, as a rule, in the warm season. The main requirement when using these shoes in your image is the perfect pedicure. The debate about whether it is possible to wear this model of shoes with stockings or tights does not subside to this day. Some representatives of the fashion industry allow wearing tights with open-toed shoes, while others consider this to be bad taste and mauvais ton. However, there is a compromise solution: tights or stockings with open toes.
• Slingbacks - this is the name of a shoe that has a cutout on the back. Instead of a heel, this model of shoes uses a strap, which can be equipped with a buckle or elastic band. The toe of such shoes can be completely diverse: deaf or have a cutout, pointed or rounded. Shoes look great, the toe of which has a decoration in the form of perforation. This shoe model can be worn both with a business style and with feminine dresses with a flared skirt in a romantic style. But stylists recommend giving up on the idea of ​​wearing slingbacks with skinny jeans or skirts.

Wedges and platforms

Often fashionistas confuse two types of solid soles on shoes - platforms and wedges. In fact, these two varieties look completely different.

The wedge is a kind of wedge, which gradually becomes thicker in the direction from the heel to the toe. The platform is a flat and solid sole along the entire length of the shoe. However, both of these options are a great alternative to models with heels.

wedge heel

Models of wedge shoes look more elegant than those on the platform. That is why shoes with a similar sole can be successfully combined with flared trousers and women's dresses in a romantic style. Modern designers, in addition to the classic wedge, have developed other options for this type of sole.

For example, a bevelled wedge has the following difference: it narrows towards the bottom, which makes this shoe look much less massive. Another option to make the wedge more neat and elegant is to create cutouts on the sides and back of the sole. The most diverse may be the upper part of these shoes. It can be a model with straps, and sandals, and pumps.

Platform

Models of shoes on a classic flat platform often look rough. That is why it is often used to create youth ensembles. Creepers are one of the most popular models. This is a type of shoe that has a high platform, and the upper part resembles lace-up boots. creeper shoes are only limited by your imagination. This model is worn with overalls or sundresses made of denim. You can combine these shoes with skinny leather trousers or midi length skirts.

Combined models

In modern fashion, one of the latest trends is the combined models of shoes. In them, the platform is located exclusively under the front, and at the back it can go into a heel or wedge.

It is necessary to wear such shoes with short evening or cocktail shoe models, as a rule, they go well with tight trousers or jeans tucked up at the bottom.

Strap shoes

This type of shoes includes shoes with any sole, whether it be a stud, wedge or platform. Its main difference is the presence of a strap, which would not only serve as a decoration for the model, but also fix the shoe on the foot.

All shoes with straps look extremely elegant, neat and feminine, which is why it is better to combine them with a feminine and romantic style of clothing. However, fashionistas need to take into account that the presence of a strap on the shoe will visually shorten the legs, so it is better for short girls to refuse such a style of shoes.

Sandals

Sandals are open shoes that leave most of the foot exposed. The upper part of this model of shoes can be a weave of straps or simply have many cutouts on the surface.

Flat shoes

Models of shoes without a heel are no less diverse. Such shoes are much more comfortable, which is why they are often chosen as shoes for leisure and for daily wear. Consider the main types of women's shoes without a heel.

Ballet shoes

Undoubtedly, ballet flats are one of the most popular and sought-after types of flat shoes. These are very comfortable shoes that resemble boats, but they have a completely flat sole or a square heel that does not exceed 1 cm in height.

Ballerina flats go great with most different styles of clothing and can be paired with trousers, shorts, dresses and skirts without any problem. However, it is better for full fashionistas to abandon ballet flats in favor of shoes with heels, even if they are not high at all.

Moccasins

Moccasins are shoes made of leather or suede with soft soles. This type of shoe will look great with overalls, shorts and trousers of any length. You can get an interesting ensemble if you pick up moccasins for a light flowing dress.

Espadrilles

This is the name of the summer model of shoes, which has a rope sole and a textile upper. This model can be worn with light dresses laconic cut, with denim shorts, as well as denim sundresses and skirts.

Topsiders

These shoes resemble loafers or moccasins. A distinctive feature of topsiders is a white sole with an outstanding relief, as well as a lace that is pulled along the upper contour of the shoes.

This model of shoes without a heel will be the perfect complement to the look with a short skirt or cropped trousers.

Loafers (from English loafer means "loafer") - this is a model of shoes without fasteners and laces. Loafers are similar in shape to moccasins, but differ in the presence of a stable sole with a small heel. The classic model of loafers has small (usually two) tassels, which, in fact, do not have any function, but are a rather important element of the classic model.

According to all existing legends, loafers were invented by the Norwegian shoemaker Nils Gregorijusson Tveranger in the 20th century. He spent his youth in America learning the art of shoe making. Niels returned to Norway when he was 20 years old, at the same time he created an author's model of shoes, which he called "Aurland moccasins" (a little later - "Aurland shoes") in honor of the Norwegian city of Aurlans, where he spent his childhood. I liked the shoes local population and quickly became popular. Exports went to Europe, where American tourists noticed a convenient model. So the fame of the "Norwegian moccasins" spread throughout the world. Based on this model, already in America, the Spaulding family of shoemakers began to create the same shoes, renaming them “loafers”.

Unpretentious shoes reached their peak of popularity in the 1980s, when Guccio Gucci himself confessed his love to loafers (he added the famous metal buckle to them). After that, loafers became a real "elite" attribute - everyone on Wall Street wore them almost as an element of uniform.

Oxfords

Oxfords (the original name "Balmorals" - were named after the royal castle of Balmoral in Scotland) are boots with a low rise, closed lacing and a flat non-rubber sole.

In the 19th century, these shoes were incredibly popular among students at Oxford University. It was this "student" popularity that led Balmorals to change their name. At first, Oxfords were "high shoes" without laces, but students here also contributed by making the shoes shorter and adding lacing (so that the shoes do not fall off the foot). Most often, oxfords are sewn without perforation and are presented in classic brown and black tones.

What is closed lacing? This is a certain type of lacing, where the vamp (the front of the shoe, the leather patch on the toe) is sewn over the ankles (directly the surface of the boot) - as opposed to the derby. That is, two sides (breasts), pulled together with a lace, are sewn under the front of the boot (union) and closed over the tongue sewn from below, under the lacing. The side parts, the so-called berets, are attached to the front of the shoe in the form of the letter "V".

Derby

Derby - shoes with open lacing, in which berets are sewn over the vamp. Simply put, the sides are sewn over the front of the shoe, so when the laces are untied, the sidewalls open freely. Most often they come with perforation.

brogues

Brogues are perforated shoes. They can be either open or closed. A characteristic feature is the detachable V-shaped toe.

In the 17th century, armoring (punching holes in the skin) was used by Irish farmers, who often worked in marshy areas. Perforated holes in the brogues made it possible to quickly remove water from the boots and contributed to the rapid ventilation of the foot. Over time, brogues began to be worn by people from different walks of life, including the elite. A little later, in the 20th century, this shoe model gained unprecedented popularity among men, when Prince Edward of Wales began to appear only in brogues. By the way, it was at his request that these shoes had a detachable toe (in the shape of the letter W), along the seam of which perforations were located - an element that made brogues popular.

Chelsea

Chelsea is leather boots ankle-high, with a thin sole, slightly pointed and slightly rounded toe. A distinctive feature of this type of shoe is the rubber inserts on the sides along the entire height of the boot. History is silent and does not reveal the secret of who created this shoe model, however, the hypothesis hints at the direct connection of these shoes with one of the London districts - Chelsea. It is known that shoes were at the peak of popularity in the 1960s and 70s.

If instead of rubber inserts there is a zipper (from the side, more often from two sides), then the boots are called beatle. The name, no matter how hard to notice, is consonant with the popular group The Beatles, whose members wore these shoes almost without taking them off. Interesting fact: many believe that the love of Chelsea is the only thing that united the Beatles with their bitter rivals The Rolling Stones.

Monkey

Monks - "monk" shoes. This model is characterized by a smooth surface and a leather upper overlap with a buckle. Most often, monks are sewn without zippers and lacing. The design rests, roughly speaking, on buckles fastened with an overlap over the berets. Thanks to this clasp, the monks are quite practical.

The word monk is translated as "monk". According to legend, it was the representatives of the clergy who were the first to wear these super-comfortable shoes. It was, however, in the distant XII century, and shoes were made from textiles, not leather. Since the monks did not want and did not like to spend a lot of time fastening their shoes, this special quick-to-use model was created especially for them. The classic look of monks on one strap is quite popular even now. Brown is considered the most popular color, but monks in black or dark blue shades are often present in fashion.

Ballet shoes

Ballet flats are our favorite classic flats or with a small, stable heel and closed toe. Ballet shoes got their name for their resemblance to professional ballet shoes, that is, directly for their resemblance to pointe shoes.

Back in the 16th century, there were shoes of this kind, which were worn by both representatives of male and female noble origin. In the 17th-18th centuries, such shoes acquired a small heel, but at the same time they still remained incredibly stable and comfortable for everyday wear. And finally, in the 19th century, the shoemaker Salvatore Capezio created the famous "ballet flats". Following historical facts, Salvatore has been producing shoes for ballerinas since 1887 and suddenly thought about the idea of ​​creating shoes for ordinary women - everyday comfort models that will allow a woman to feel free and comfortable.

Ballet flats gained worldwide popularity after they appeared on the cover of American Vogue magazine in 1949.

"Mary Jane"

"Mary Jane" - a model of flat shoes with a strap at the instep and a rounded toe. Typically, this model has a maximum heel of 7 cm, but nowadays you can find shoes with a rise of 10 cm. Although, in fact, the only condition for the heel of the Mary Jane model is to be stable. After all, back in the 1930s, shoes were created for crazy dancing, and not for calm walking through the streets. Naturally, shoes for such a "dance" activity should not fly off the foot, which is why such a stable, not wobbly heel was invented.

A little later, the era of stilettos and frilly heels reigned in the fashion world, and already in the 1960s, comfortable and elegant Mary Janes were again at the peak of popularity. It was a prototype of the kind of children's shoes that every girl of that time wanted - and no wonder, because Twiggy herself was involved in the promotion of these shoes. Even later, in the 90s, Courtney Love began to wear them, which again gave the shoes another wave of popularity.

By the way, the shoes owe their name to the heroine of the English comic "Buster Brown" - the girl Mary Jane, who wore just such shoes.

Slipons

Slip-ons are lightweight sneakers without lacing, consisting of a canvas upper and a rubber sole. The history of slipons dates back to 1977, when shoemaker Paul Van Doren, the founder of Vans, presented his new creation to the public. Slip-ons immediately began to be in demand among surfers and skaters, and after the release of the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982, in which the main character surfer (by the way, Sean Penn) wore only slip-ons in the frame, they found much wider popularity.

Now slipons have conquered not only the world of sports and everyday shopping, but also the design world. haute couture. Valentino, Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang, etc. often play with slip-ons in their collections. The simple design, breathable soles, the absence of any laces and zippers, as well as the rather low price, made the “surfer shoes” a real fashion hit.

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Shoes are a very important component of any look, they always attract a lot of attention, so it is important to choose them according to the style and occasion. Surely you often hear different names for shoes and it is not always clear what they mean and how they differ from each other. So let's understand the terms together, find out how clogs differ from mules, and oxfords from derby.

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Espadrilles

Espadrilles - this model of shoes, the sole of which consists of weaving ropes. For the manufacture of the top, natural materials are mainly used - fabric, leather or suede. Presented to date huge selection espadrilles in various colors. Models are decorated with a variety of decorations in the form of laces, perforations, stones and ribbons around the ankles. Classic espadrilles have a flat sole, but are also found on a wedge or platform.

Slates or Vietnamese

Slates or Vietnamese - Summer shoes for walking along the beach or near the pool, made of various kinds rubber. Currently, there are a large number of models of different colors, which can be easily matched with a summer bag and a swimsuit. These bright comfortable shoes will become an indispensable attribute of any beach outfit.

clogs

Clogs - shoes without a back on a thick, stable sole. The main advantage of this model is convenience. It is often used when drawing up images with a casual style. Initially, these shoes were made exclusively on a wooden sole, today you can find various materials base and heel height from medium to high. The nose of the clog is mostly rounded and closed, but there are also models with an open nose.

Mules

Mules - shoes without a back with a heel, the height of which varies from very low (up to 3 cm) to medium. This type of footwear is combined with almost any clothing and is very comfortable to wear, because you do not need to waste time on straps and ties. If you are the owner of slender legs, then feel free to choose models with stilettos, but if you have full ankles, then it is better to give preference to mules with thick square heels, they will help to visually stretch the silhouette. Mules with a small heel resemble backless loafers, with a not very strict dress code at work, you can safely include them in your summer office outfit.

Monkey

Monks are low shoes that do not have a zipper or lacing, but have one or two buckles. Initially, this is a male type of shoe, but modern fashion allows the fair half to also treat themselves to this element of the wardrobe. Monks are perfect for both office looks and casual looks. The best companion for them will be cropped trousers, which, due to their length, will not cling to the buckles.

Derby

Derby - shoes with lacing, their distinguishing feature is that the berets (sides) are sewn over the vamp (front), so the lacing is open. These shoes are very comfortable and popular with modern fashionistas, because they can fit into any style: from business to romantic. Fashion designers offer a large number of colors: delicate pastel shades, classic black or brown, bright colors and even silver and gold. Derbies can be decorated with perforations (derby brogues) or rivets.

Oxfords

Oxfords - shoes with closed lacing, that is, the vamp is sewn over the berets. They are more formal than derbies, so they are perfect for business formal looks. Despite their severity, oxfords fit perfectly into casual outfits and are combined with jeans, dresses, skirts or shorts. Such shoes can be decorated with perforations and are called Oxford brogues.

Sleepers

Slippers translate as slippers. These comfortable, flat-soled shoes have no closures and have a small tongue in the instep area. Sleepers - great alternative ballet shoes. With a non-strict dress code, you can safely wear them to the office, combining them with both trousers and skirts or dresses. Very often, designers decorate sleepers with embroidery, stones, bows and other decorative elements. Velvet, leather, suede or fabric are used as the material for the top.

Slipons

Slip-ons are slip-on shoes with rubber soles and canvas uppers, originally created by the founder of vans as sports shoes for surfing. The variety of colors and decor allows you to choose slip-ons for any look in casual style. For petite girls, we advise you to choose models on the platform, they look very stylish and add a couple of centimeters to your height.

Ballet shoes

Ballet shoes - women's shoes on a flat sole or with a small heel. The insole is usually soft and flexible, the upper is made of fabric or leather. Ballet flats can decorate satin ribbon or lacing around the ankle. They are perfectly combined with dresses in the style of a new look, maintaining the romanticism of a feminine look.

Moccasins

Moccasins are shoes without heels with a soft leather upper and an elastic, well-flexible sole. The peculiarity of moccasins is that the insert is sewn with a protruding seam, often the models are decorated with fringe, lace, threaded through the entire neck and other decorative elements. These shoes are unisex, so both women and men can please themselves with a fashionable, and most importantly comfortable pair of moccasins.

Top Siders

Top siders are originally yachting shoes, the soles of which are made of white rubber so as not to leave marks on the deck. Thanks to the lacing that goes through the entire heel, the shoes do not jump off the foot. This model is worn barefoot. Currently, top siders are firmly established in the wardrobe of fashionistas around the world, being a stylish element of everyday looks.

boats

Pumps - classic women's shoes with stilettos or heels without fasteners and straps. These beige and black shoes are a must have in every fashionista's wardrobe. They can become the basis of any office look, combining business rigor and femininity. The stores offer a huge selection of colors, which allows you to choose them absolutely for any set of clothes.

Mary Jane

Mary Jane - shoes with a round toe and a webbing in the form of a strap at the instep. Such shoes were worn by the heroine Mary Jane from the English comic "Buster Brown", after which they were named. Initially, these shoes were flat-soled, but now you can find improved models with heels of various heights and thicknesses, on a platform or wedge.

Dr. Martins

Dr. Martins shoes are high boots with lacing. Boots with 8 red holes are considered a classic model. They were invented by Dr. Klaus Mertens, after whom they were named. Fashion designers offer an increasing range of models, the only thing that remains unchanged is the convenience and quality of shoes produced under the corporate identity of Dr. Martens boots.

Timberlands

Timberlands are shoes invented by Nathan Schwartz in 1973. Yellow leather and absolutely waterproof boots have become lightning popular. In 1988, Timberland launches its first collection of hiking and outdoor footwear. Currently, timberlands have gained worldwide recognition due to their reliability, quality and comfort. Their classic style fits in perfectly with everyday images people leading an active lifestyle.