Women's sandals
In the summer heat so want simple and light dresses. There is no desire to wear multi-layered sets, shoes with heels, to do makeup. Many people choose simple and lightweight shoes, the one that will be combined with a relaxed summer style in clothes.
Features and benefits
Options suitable shoes are not so much. One of the favorite female models for the summer are sandals. Fashionable shops from season to season fill the windows with a variety of models on a strap and a thin sole. The girls fell in love with such shoes in ancient Rome and still have not changed their preferences.
Footwear itself over the centuries has changed the look and functionality, without losing popularity.
What are modern sandals? It's simple. These are lightweight shoes with a thin comfortable sole, consisting of several straps. Weaves make it as open as possible and fix it well on the leg. The straps simultaneously perform two functions: decorative and fixing. There are many styles on the market, from ancient Roman high gladiators to coarse sports models with velcro.
It's time to find out why sandals are valued so much:
- Convenience. Light, open, almost weightless - the perfect summer choice, proven over the centuries;
- Practicality. The straps that make up the main frame of the shoe are more often regulated in length and width, which allows you to fit a pair of any width of the foot;
- A wide selection of styles and styles. As mentioned earlier, now you can find a pair for every taste. It does not matter if you go on a date in an evening dress, or are planning a hiking trip, you will definitely find a decent accessory.
Fashion models
Choosing the right sandals that are right for you, it is important to understand the proposed set of styles. The following models are in focus of fashion stylists:
Sport sandals
Salvation for tourists. In fact, they are lightweight ventilated sneakers. A distinctive feature of such shoes is a sporty appearance, a special shock-absorbing outsole, wide straps and comfortable fastenings. In the sports model, everything is aimed precisely at the comfort and safety of the foot during long walks or summer sports. They are very light, made of natural materials or high-tech synthetic. Provide foot support and maximum fixation.
Trekking sandals
One of the varieties of sports. Calculated in the first place. on tourist walks. They look like trekking boots. There are instances of Velcro, buttons, clasps, and even lace. Perfectly complement urban sporty style, as well as casual style.
For tourists
Tourist sandals are also made in a sporty style and do not differ much from the trekking ones. Convenience, ease, ergonomics - that's what tourists in summer shoes appreciate in the first place.
In greek style
Everyone's favorite simple and versatile shoes, invented many centuries ago. The elegance, interweaving of many thin straps, frilly design - all this is about Greek sandals. They may have a more closed upper part, or be completely open, have a small platform, or a completely flat sole. Choose the model that you like. Fastened with ties, less often - with a clasp.
Roman sandals
In a different way, gladiators are close relatives of models in the Greek style that appeared around the same time.A characteristic feature - height - gladiators must be above the ankle and even reach the knee. Visually, they are more like summer boots or half boots. More rough and massive are the hit of the last seasons. Modern models often have a zipper for maximum comfort when worn, but you can find a model without it, on some strings.
Closed sandals
More common in men's or children's collections. They become a true salvation for girls with a very narrow foot. As a rule, in such models the toe is as closed as possible, but the heel and side parts are open. Outwardly, they can look very elegant and feminine, which does not interfere with well fix the leg. The perfect solution for long summer walks, the main thing is to choose a model with perforations and from natural materials.
From rubber
Rubber sandals can be made of softer or hard rubber. Like any rubber footwear, they have a number of advantages and disadvantages.
Positive aspects of such shoes:
- Versatility. Strolling through the stuffy city, you can safely go into the water without taking off your shoes. Rubber sandals moisture is not terrible;
- Wear resistance. Unaffected by weather conditions, these sandals will delight you for more than one season;
- Low price.
Be sure to note the disadvantages:
- Rubber shoes are quite rough, will not suit the owners of thin delicate skin;
- In such shoes, the legs do not breathe, so it is not recommended to wear sandals made of rubber for a whole day.
If you plan to replenish your wardrobe with a new outfit, then as a supplement to the main pair of shoes, rubber sandals will definitely come in handy. Pay attention to their two main types:
- Beach sandals, made of rubber, looks more like flip flops or slaps. They usually differ in a small strap that fixes the heel. In this shoe you can safely walk along the beach without fear of the surf;
- Crocs - Crocs brand shoes, which received the same name. A few seasons ago, all the mods wanted to get themselves such a pair. Their appearance is extremely ambiguous, they are closed, rough, resemble children's shoes. But that is why the stylists unanimously began to complement each set with them. Later, the hype verse and crocs took their place among the current models of summer shoes. They are chosen for ease of fixation and unusual appearance.
Velcro
What, if not an ergonomic hook-and-loop fastener, can best illustrate the fashion for practicality and simplicity. Fashionistas choose such shoes for the external similarity with children's models, convenience and practicality. This fastener can be found both in sports and in urban, more feminine couples.
On the heel
Not ready even in the summer to abandon the extra height in favor of comfort? Then choose sandals with heels. These are the same sandals, only more lightweight. Heel should not be massive and too high. Summer is a time for rest, so give preference to a steady heel of medium height.
High
If the abundance of straps on gladiators scares you away, and you want to fill up your wardrobe with a high pair, choose high models of sandals. Pretty massive, they perfectly complement the image in the style of casual or glam rock. Outwardly, they look like boots, but with an open nose and heel. Height to about the middle of the calf, they shorten and weight the leg, be ready for this.
With a nose
One of the varieties of closed sandals. The nose of this model is completely closed, while the heel is fixed only with a strap. Take a closer look at this style, choosing summer shoes for the office.
Thick soled
One of the most notable trends of the season is rough, massive footwear with a miniature foot. Therefore, stylists in every way weights familiar sandals, making them more massive. One of the simplest techniques is to use a thick sole.
Most often in the collections you can see sandals:
- On the platform, thick enough and massive to look fashionable. But at the same time comfortable and not creating difficulties when walking. The platform can be combined with a small heel or it can be a whole sole. Such shoes are practical and perfectly replace high heels in the summer;
- On the tractor sole. The thick grooved sole won the podium a few seasons ago and is not going to lose ground. At the same time rough and feminine, such shoes deserve close attention in the new season. Moreover, stylists complement almost any image with such sandals.
With fur
From the moment Gucci showed the world a hit with a fur insole, all fashion houses, as if by agreement, began to replicate this trend. Sandals, flip-flops, mules and sandals are necessarily richly decorated with fur. Such shoes are suggested to be worn not only in summer, but also during the cold season, combining with socks. It should be noted that this trend deserves the attention of the most daring fashionistas.
For movement on a bulk floor
Such shoes can not be called fashionable, it is rather specific. Sandals are a thin studded sole, which is attached to the foot with special ties. Outwardly, remotely similar shoes resemble rough fashion models in the style of minimalism.
Colors
Colors in the new season, you can choose any. The colors of shoes can often depend on the chosen style and materials. When creating one pair of designers are rarely limited to one color, choosing a riot and a variety of colors. The most popular in the new season will be sandals in the following colors:
- Whites. Universal light summer color. White shades give nobility and luxury to any image,
- Red Bright colors - a prerequisite for a stylish set. Red becomes the favorite of the season, sandals of this color will easily become the main accent of your image,
- Brown. Laconic, simple color will appeal to lovers of a conservative style or just office employees,
- Black. Constantly black color is present in the collections. Strive to create a simple, and at the same time, an elegant set, be sure to choose black sandals to it,
- Blue. The color of youth, purity, can often be found in the collections of youth or sports brands, especially in combination with pink shades,
- Silvery. Metallic does not give up their positions. Do not want to stand out too - choose a silver, less flashy, but telling about your taste, color,
- Gold. For brighter and bold persons who are not silver enough, you should like the luster of expensive yellow metal,
- Pink sandals, like blue, adorn feminine airy dresses.
The most common prints are:
- Leopard
- Under the zebra
- Imitating the skin of python or crocodile,
- Images of exotic flowers and plants.
Materials
In summer, when convenience and hygiene come first, natural materials become favorites:
- All kinds of genuine leather,
- Natural fur both in finishing, and as a basis,
- Natural fabrics: cotton, linen, silk. Perfectly perform a decorative function and serve as the main material.
Despite the abundance of natural raw materials, manufacturers do not ignore synthetics, offering a variety of models made from:
- Rubber
- Polypropylene,
- Artificial leather,
- Synthetic fabrics.
How to choose
When choosing the perfect pair, it is important to take into account your own physiological features, such as elevation, fullness, and foot length. As well as operating conditions.
- On a grand scale, choose a comfortable, spacious model. Sport and roman sandals as well as crocs are perfect. If your foot swells during the day, look for shoes that can be easily adjusted in size, for example, models with lace or velcro;
- The owners of a narrow foot have a hard time: the foot often “falls” into the wide opening in the nose of the product.Will help to save the situation model with a closed nose, crox. Sport sandals fit well into your casual wardrobe. If you dream of Roman sandals, choose a model with a narrow nose or a membrane, like a flip flop.
What to wear
It is possible to combine sandals, creating fashionable images, with almost any clothing. The choice of a set depends only on the style of shoes and clothes. But there are several combination rules for different complicated models:
- Wear high sandals and gladiators with short dresses and shorts, opening legs to the maximum. A loose dress of a flying silhouette will best balance heavy enough shoes;
- Rubber beach sandals are best on the beach or in the countryside. For fashionable city looks, choose more stylish shoes;
- Sports models, as well as crocs, will perfectly fit into the urban casual kit, but you should not combine them with airy romantic dresses;
- Sandals with fur will be more appropriate in the fall or spring than in the summer, oddly enough. Combine them with joggers, expensive trousers made of expensive fabrics and light wide coats.
Stylish images
- Combine open sandals of light colors with light summer outfits, creating a beautiful urban look;
- Coarse ankle-high gladiators, a loose gray jersey and short shorts are all you need to look stylish in the heat of summer;
- A little black dress and cropped gladiators create a wonderful ensemble for a party or a date;
- High cream-colored gladiators will make a perfect pair of short feminine dress;
- A pajama-style suit will perfectly complement simple open sandals.
In the summer, rest is needed not only for us, but also for our legs; choose light, open shoes for them. And designers will make sure that comfort does not conflict with the style in your summer looks.