Slip-ons with rhinestones: a new life for old sneakers

Slip-ons are textile shoes with rubber soles that have no fasteners. Created slipons Paul Van Doren in 1977. Since then, from surfing slippers, they have become a stylish and trendy wardrobe item for all occasions.

A very unusual and airy look is a combination of democratic slipons made of lace. In fact, this is just a pattern that imitates expensive fabric, but it looks absolutely elegant and unusual. This kind of slipon is suitable for a dress or a skirt. Lace slipons, decorated with small rhinestones, look like Cinderella's shoes, very feminine and sophisticated.

Initially, slipons were made only from textiles. But at the moment fashion houses offer in their collections slip-ons made of suede and leather, inlaid with rhinestones. The skin may be smooth, and may be embossed under the skin of a reptile, which is also important. Rhinestones colored or transparent with glitter. Leather slip-on sneakers are very comfortable in the off-season. They do not get wet in wet weather and are well equipped with autumn and spring outerwear.

Slipons have already penetrated all spheres of life. Now it’s not just sports slippers, but a fashionable wardrobe item. Belonging to different styles can be denoted by decorative elements. The slipons decorated with rhinestones will perfectly fit into a disco or glamor style, with spikes suitable for clothes in the style of rock. It is noteworthy that you can decorate your slipons yourself. Show your imagination and create your own individual design.

Many have a question: “What can you wear slipons with rhinestones?”. Below we will try to figure out and find the right combination of clothes and shoes.

Rhinestone denim pants and slip-on sneakers are the perfect partners to combine. Finishing shoes with rhinestones will help make the ensemble more glamorous and playful. You can add a set of shiny top, in this dress appropriate to appear in a nightclub. Or wear a simple monochromatic T-shirt and clothes will be suitable for everyday life.

Slip-on sneakers are combined with Safari-style shorts, denim shorts, and short sport knit shorts. Take care only that the color and texture of the shoe matches the rest of the outfit.

Already a long time ago it has become permissible and even fashionable to wear comfortable shoes for sports and leisure with skirts and dresses. White slip-ons with rhinestones look very stylish with a white pleated skirt that resembles a tennis one.

But with all the other styles they are perfectly "friendly."

If you have a fantasy and love extraordinary things of exclusive design, you should try to decorate the shoes yourself. With the help of rhinestones, you can give a second life to old slipons or make new monochromatic more creative.

There are several ways to fasten rhinestones, consider them in order.

We will need small rhinestones, tweezers, transparent waterproof glue, a self-vanishing marker for fabric.

Marker mark up the place where we will attach rhinestones. You can lay out an ornament from them, or simply paste a selected area on the fabric of the slipons with rhinestones. Squeeze out a little glue in a small container. With the help of tweezers, we seize rhinestone, carefully lower it into the glue with the back side and press it to the chosen place on the shoe. Leave the finished work to completely dry the glue for 24 hours.

You will need: large attached rhinestones, threads, needle, thimble.

Everything is very simple! Sew rhinestones to slip-ons. This method is good because you can put on updated slippers immediately after work. However, it is more laborious and complex than sticking rhinestones and requires hand sewing skills.

We need: glitter, glue, brushes, rhinestones.

Glitter is mixed with glue. We apply on the sides of the slip-ons from the heel to the rubber bands framing the tongue. Give dry. Remaining unfilled glitter space (tongue and heel) pasted rhinestones. We are waiting for the complete drying of the glue. Elegant slip-on sneakers for evening out are ready!