Rubber slippers
Slippers are the easiest, most comfortable and inexpensive shoes that most people of different ages prefer in summer seasons.
Rubber shoes are made of several types of materials, such as polyvenyl chloride (PVC), rubber (rubber), synthetic foam.
The most impractical can be considered rubber slippers, because they are characterized by an unpleasant odor, which is virtually impossible to get rid of. PVC is considered a better material, it does not have a characteristic odor, is lighter, but wears out faster.
Many people prefer polymer foam slippers, because such shoes are very light. However, the sole of this material is quickly erased, often simply treading on the side and it becomes difficult and uncomfortable to walk in it.
For the pool
Slippery floors around the pool can cause injuries, besides the floor covering of the pools can be an excellent breeding ground for fungal diseases. Here you just can not do without shoes that will protect against harmful bacteria and slippery floors.
The most popular are the following types of shoes:
- rubber rubber slippers, these shoes have an open heel;
- slipper slippers made of polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride - these are shoes made of polymeric materials, it is also characterized by an open heel and the top in the form of a continuous layer of rubber or binding;
- closed sneakers have a closed heel and top with openings to allow water to flow out;
- sandals in the form of sandals with an open back;
- sandals with a strap that keeps shoes on the foot;
- Slippers with a closed toe have an open heel, on the toe of the hole for waste water.
Features
Rubber-based leather slippers are a combined type of shoe. Leather top allows you to wear such shoes not only on the beach or in the pool, but also in everyday life, under summer clothes.
There are models with a leather upper and an insole, glued to the rubber sole, such slippers, unlike holistic rubber ones, do not hover. In addition, leather models look very stylish, they can be combined with all variants of summer clothes, with the exception of classic and evening wear.
Cork or laminated rubber sole
One of the innovations of modern fashion are slippers with a rubber top and a cork sole. Such shoes are suitable for summer walks and many types of recreation, but they should not be worn on the beach or in the pool.
The cork itself is a material on a cellulose-polymer basis, it has the feature of partially absorbing moisture, and walking in wet shoes is not only inconvenient, but also harmful.
More practical are slippers with a combined multilayer sole. For the manufacture of such a bottom of the shoe use several layers of rubber, which are superimposed on each other and glued.
Closed
Rubber closed slippers can be found on the modern market for a long time, but they are not very popular.
Such shoes resemble Czechs in their form, they are well fixed on the leg, thanks to the back, but they “soar” very much, because rubber itself does not allow the skin to breathe.
With stylish prints
Every person still remembers well the time when rubber slippers could not be combined with stylish summer dresses and light jeans. But today sneakers with a high heel or platform are popular in women's fashion.
Modern fashion is also rich in unique prints, among which bows are especially popular.Thanks to a fashionable decor, women's rubber slippers have become a rather stylish and sought-after accessory.
Men's
Men, as ardent supporters of comfort, prefer rubber slippers for summer holidays. But, unlike female models, sneakers for men are made with an emphasis on comfort and practicality.
They, most often, have a simple form, without unnecessary accessories, the main condition for sneakers is a strong sole, elastic top and a smooth inside.
Do I need sneakers for swimming?
As for the shoes for swimming, it can be divided into two types, taking into account the characteristics of use. The first type is sneakers for swimming in ponds, they can be in the form of a sandal, a closed sneaker or a rubber sneaker, tight to the foot.
These shoes are used to avoid injuring your feet on reefs or pitfalls.
The second type is designed for bathing in the shower, or rather, for washing the feet. The basis of the slippers for bathing in the shower is PVC, and on the inside there is glued bristles like a pile of a toothbrush. In the heel area, a piece of pumice is glued. These slippers are used to massage the foot and remove dirt from it, because by slipping such slippers in the shower and moving your foot a little, you can wash your feet perfectly without even bending down.
The sea and his favorite shoes
For the rest of the sea, you can take any rubber slippers, but the Vietnamese, with a strap between their fingers, are very popular today. But you need to get used to this shoe, because it can rub your leg.
Much more practical shod ordinary rubber sneakers with an open toe and heel. In it, you will feel much more comfortable.
But if you are a fan of beach volleyball, then it is better to buy slippers with a fixing strap, they will not fly off your feet with active movement.