What are closed flip flops called? All types and names of men's shoes: classification with pictures

Ekaterina Malyarova

Shoes are the alpha and omega of style, it’s not for nothing that the French say that a woman is made by her head and feet, and experts advise: if you want to show style, start with shoes and outerwear.

It’s easy to check: wear a little black dress, which, according to legend, is in every woman’s wardrobe, with classic black pumps, and you’ll get a look in the style range from business to casual, but replace the shoes with rough, worn-out boots, and voila We already have an almost finished outfit in grunge, glam rock or boho style. Nuances in the form of accessories and outerwear will complete the outfit in the tone set by the shoes!

Shoes create style, so today we’ll talk about women’s shoes, their types, models, historical nuances of origin and much more.

Queen of women's shoes - pumps

Since their creation, pumps have undergone many metamorphoses: the heel became higher and lower, the toe was stretched out and pointed or, on the contrary, rounded, shoes were placed on a platform and different materials were used for manufacturing from traditional leather to textiles and even fur, but one thing remained unchanged : pumps have been and remain the most popular and sought-after women's shoes.


Contrary to the statement that classic pumps go with any outfit, this is not the case. Much depends on the model, heel height, material from which the shoes are made, and much more. For example, a type of pump slingback fits perfectly into ultra-feminine ensembles based on new look dresses, as well as in a relaxed business style summer season, where the basic item of the suit can be classic trousers and straight skirts. At the same time, pump slingbacks look very dubious in combination with skinny jeans and short skirts.

In addition to closed pumps and shoes with an open heel, there are also models: pump peep-toe.

Ballerina flats are a type of shoes without heels or with very low (no more than 0.5 cm) wide heels with a deep neckline. Traditionally they have a rounded nose.

The history of ballet shoes is no less interesting: today, studying the culture of the 16th-17th centuries, it is not entirely clear how it was possible to spend such huge amount time for dressing, combing one’s hair and other rituals, however, if one remembers that noble people had little entertainment and had to occupy their time with something, it becomes clear where the legs of magnificent balls “grow” from
and dinners after midnight. The modern art of ballet originates from idle idleness. The first dancers did not stand on pointe shoes at all and did not perform complex “steps” or jumps. Dance shoes were considered ordinary shoes (if you can call royal and court shoes ordinary), and costumes were everyday clothes.

Ballet shoes from the time of Louis IV

Over time, ballet developed from court dances into a complex stage art that required special shoes and costumes. This is how pointe shoes appeared, light ballet shoes made of satin with a padded toe.

Ballet pointe shoes, modern version.

At the end of the 19th century, a certain Salvatore Capezzio, a master in the manufacture of professional dancing shoes, created shoes without heels, very similar to pointe shoes. Perhaps someone had made similar shoes before, but Capezzio remained the author of ballet shoes in history. Ballet flats did not immediately take over the world, like pumps, they were popularized by Salvatore Ferragamo, who made a pair of ballet flats for the intellectual beauty of the late 50s, Audrey Hepburn.

Audrey Hepburn in Salvatore Ferragamo ballet shoes.

Today, ballet flats are the shoes that are chosen by students, office workers, and famous people as comfortable and versatile shoes for all occasions. However, versatility can be an issue when pairing ballet flats with a classic pencil skirt. A pencil skirt is one of the few details in a woman's wardrobe that requires very careful selection of shoes. So, classic ballet flats with a rounded nose in a duet with a pencil skirt or a fitted dress create a rustic image of either an overgrown girl in her mother’s skirt, or a woman who has forgotten how old she is, but it’s worth replacing the ballet flats with the same shoes without heels, but with a pointed nose, and the picture will immediately change!

Dita Von Teese in soft ballet flats.

A pencil skirt paired with pointed-toe shoes.

Mary Jane shoes: we all come from childhood

Mary Janes shoe models.

Originally, children's shoes (English: Mary Janes), the characteristic feature of which is the strap on the instep.

This shoe model became popular at the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to the American comic strip “Buster Brown,” published in the New York Herald newspaper. The main character's sister, Mary Jane, was depicted wearing flat, webbed shoes.

Drawing from the comic strip "Buster Brown".

Soon the comic book became so popular that all American girls wanted to try on the shoes named after the comic book character, Mary Jane.

The new fashion did not spare adult “girls” either, but this model of women’s shoes gained real popularity in the early 60s, when fashion innovator Mary Quant dressed her muse Twiggy in a short, trapezoidal skirt and Mary Jane shoes.

Model Twiggy in Mary Jane shoes.

Today, Mary Jane is experiencing another surge in popularity. Miuccia Prada, Alexander Wang and many other famous designers love to use this shoe model in their collections.

Prada shoes from the spring-summer 2014 collection.

Alexander Wang shoes from the spring-summer 2014 collection.

No matter how attractive the fashion horizons may be, first of all you should look at the quality side and be guided not by the message “fashionable or not fashionable”, but by the idea of ​​“whether the chosen item adorns or does not adorn” the figure. Cute Mary Janes can make your legs look much shorter thanks to the strap at the instep. However, if you really want to wear such shoes, you can choose the color of tights to match the shoes or choose a beige model that is as close as possible to the color of your skin. In the modern world, with its huge number of offers, it's all about choice.

Women's shoes is one of the main elements when creating almost any image, so it will be useful to know what types of shoes there are and how to classify them. In our catalog you can choose good and high-quality women's shoes.
There are several thousand items of footwear. The classification of shoes involves dividing them according to various criteria: purpose, type, gender and age, methods of attaching the top to the bottom of the shoe, materials used, etc.
By purpose footwear is divided into groups: household, sports, industrial, special, military, orthopedic and preventive. And entire scientific organizations are working on the creation of footwear for some groups (for example, sports).
Household shoes According to their intended purpose, they are divided into everyday, model, home, road, beach, national, all-season.
Casual shoes, in turn, is available for summer, winter and spring-autumn wear.

Main types of shoes by degree of closure

Over the knee boots. The word “over the knee boots” literally translates from French as “strong boots,” so for a long time they were worn exclusively by men. However, in the 80s of the last century they moved into the women's wardrobe. Over the knee boots should be understood as stylish women's boots, the height of the boot reaches the upper border of the kneecap (at least). In the classic version of boots, they should be above the knee by a palm.

Low shoes- shoes with an upper that covers the back of the foot to the ankles. Buy women's low shoes available in the Baroko catalog in Samara.
Boots– closed-type shoes with high tops that cover the lower leg, various in styles and having various devices for fastening on the foot (zippers, lacing, etc.)
Low boots and ankle boots They have boots that cover half the lower leg.
Ankle boots– shoes that cover 1/3 of the lower leg: shorter than ankle boots, but higher than boots;
Boots- shoes, the top of which covers the ankles to the beginning of the shin.

Moccasins- a type of low shoes, the upper part of which forms a structural unity with the main insole. Characteristic feature The moccasin also has an oval insert.
Shoes– the most popular type of shoes, especially relevant now leather shoes for women, in Samara you can buy them in our online store. They have a huge number of design and constructive solutions. Classic shoes partially cover the back of the foot, not reaching the ankles.
Sandals – summer shoes with a strap top, which has historical roots, as they were common in Ancient Greece and Rome.
Pantolets- shoes consisting of the sole itself and decorative elements that hold it on the foot. This can be a strip of fabric, leather, rubber or plastic straps. It differs from sandals primarily in the absence of fastening on the heel. In colloquial speech, pantolets have a lot of names: flip-flops, slates, flip-flops

The most popular and modern models of women's shoes

1 Boats– a model that does not have devices for fastening to the foot and is held in place only due to the tight fit of the upper edge;

2 Pumps with an open toe;

3 Shoes with open heel– have an elastic band in the heel area or a belt with a buckle;

4 Shoes with a heel strap– secured to the foot using one or more straps;

5 T-strap shoes

6 Delenka– shoes with a closed heel, an open ankle and an over-heel strap or without it.

Mary Jane– high-heeled shoes with a rounded closed toe and a strap at the instep. Initially, the shoes had a low school heel and a childish look. The history of the model goes back to the late Middle Ages and Tudor England. In modern versions, shoes can be either low or high heeled, up to stiletto heels.

A distinctive detail remains the strap on the instep - one or several, which can be supplemented with buckles-clasps, or can simply be decorative element. The model with a very low heel of 0.5-2 centimeters visually turns the shoes into ballet flats, but leaves the name Mary Jane behind them.

Glove shoes. The name glove (English gloves) was given for the softness of the material from which they are sewn. Thin elastic leather, comparable in softness to glove leather, makes the shoes very comfortable. In terms of fit on the foot, glove shoes can be compared to Czech shoes - training shoes for gymnasts and dancers.

Ballet shoes– the general name for shoes of various designs with flat soles and heels of 5 mm. Ballet shoes got their name for their resemblance to professional ballet shoes. In the 19th century, shoemaker Salvatore Capezio had been producing shoes for ballerinas since 1887 and suddenly thought about the idea of ​​​​creating shoes for ordinary women - an everyday comfortable model. Ballet flats gained worldwide popularity after they appeared on the cover of American Vogue magazine in 1949.

You can buy ballet shoes in Samara in the catalog of our online shoe store.

Mules- a popular type of summer women's shoes with heels, without a back and an overlapping strap across the heel. They usually have a pointed closed toe and a heel of any height and shape. The uppers of these elegant shoes are made from a wide variety of materials.

Clogs or clogs They are distinguished by a thick wooden sole on a wedge or heel. Previously they were an element of the traditional national costume in Europe. Nowadays soles are also made from various modern materials. At the same time, classic clogs are usually made of leather, and the sole is often decorated with rivets.

You can select and buy clogs in the catalog of our online store or buy them in a shoe store in Samara.

Sandals– as the name suggests, they are worn on bare feet. Traditional sandals always have clasps to help keep the shoes on your feet, and there is a wide range of sandals, from casual shoes to evening shoes.

We invite you to buy wedge sandals in Samara in the women's shoe catalog of the Baroko online store.

Wedges (coturnas, platforms)– on a high sole, merging with a high heel, presented in the form of a wedge. Stable but massive.

1 wedge- a type of solid sole with uniform thickening from the toe to the heel. Represents a more comfortable modification of high-heeled shoes

2 Platform– a flat and fairly wide sole, which remains the same in the toe and heel parts.

The main difference between a wedge and a platform is presence of lift. The first type of sole adds height and looks quite elegant.

Wedge heel goes well with things of various styles and styles, decorates women of different ages and complexion. The platform, in turn, looks more massive and heavier and suits only girls of average build.

Platform Most often used in youth shoe models, the most recognizable of them are:

3 Creepers (aka flatforms)

Gladiator sandals- These are sandals with many leather straps, the straps can wrap around the ankle and reach the knee. These shoes, opening the foot, can have a shaft similar to that of boots (often perforated); the height of gladiators can match boots, boots and low shoes.

1 Sandals– shoes with uppers made of straps

2 Guaraches- Mexican sandals with many straps and flat thin soles.

3 Flip-flops– summer shoes without a back, with an open toe.

4 Flip flops (thong sandals)– sandals with flat soles, attached to the foot with a membrane between the toes.

5 Geta– Japanese flip-flops with wooden rectangular soles and legs (the sole looks like a bench). Similar to zori sandals.

6 Birkenstock sandals– orthopedic sandals, named after the German brand Birkenstock. Shoes appeared thanks to the German shoemaker Conrad Birkenstock, who in 1902 created a soft insole that follows the shape of the foot to prevent flat feet. In 1964, Birkenstock introduced the first flexible arch support for mass production. The shape of the sandals is complemented by one or more wide straps. Later, the name of the manufacturer brand became a household name, giving the name separate species shoes

7 Babouches- soft shoes without heels and without heels, a kind of leather house slippers. The homeland is the African continent, where slippers were made from textiles. In the hippie era of the 60s, grandmothers came into fashionable wardrobes, fitting into the philosophy of freedom and closeness to nature. Distinctive feature appearance - the heel, which seems worn out, is laid inside. Babushki can be leather, textile, woven from straw or combined.

8 Klomps (klompens)– wooden shoes, traditional footwear of the Netherlands. Nowadays they mostly wear modern closures - rubber or leather.
9 Crocs– comfortable summer shoes with large holes, a round toe, no backs, and a folding buckle on the heel. Made from rubber mixed with plastic.
10 Mojari– Indian elegant shoes in oriental style, with a pointed toe, richly decorated.
11 Oriental slippers- mule-type shoes, but with a pointed toe and a curved top. Made of fabric (silk, brocade), with luxurious oriental decor. Without heels, or on a low narrow wedge.

12 Espadrilles– shoes with fabric or leather uppers and woven jute soles. The combination of jute and canvas migrated from cheap shoes for plantation workers to the wardrobes of movie stars. Espadrilles inspired creative and free-thinking people, including Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Manolo Blahnik. Yves Saint Laurent added a jute platform to his espadrilles, giving us wedge espadrilles.

13 Sleepers – comfortable and stylish shoes; women's or men's semi-closed shoes with low speed, equipped with a small tongue on the instep and made of textile, natural or artificial leather or suede.

14 Slip-ons– light shoes without laces. They consist of a canvas upper part and a rubber sole, with elastic bands inserted for comfort. The creator of the slip-ons was Paul Van Doren, the founder of Vans.

Women's slip-ons in Samara can also be purchased in our network of shoe stores.

15 Moccasins- shoes with flat soft soles without fasteners and laces with a tongue on the instep, which can be decorated with fringe, tassels or a jumper. A distinctive feature is a protruding seam on the upper part of the shoe; moccasins have a wide heel, typical for men's shoes. Moccasins were the traditional footwear of the American Indians and are one of the three oldest types of footwear, along with bast shoes and sandals.

You can buy women's moccasins in Samara in our online store at the best prices from a wide range.

16 Topsiders- This is a type of shoe with a grooved sole, always with a lace that is tied with a bow. These shoes are comfortable and practical to wear. These shoes were invented for yachtsmen, which is why the grooved sole does not slip, and the material from which these deck shoes are made is specially treated and repels water well. Historically, the sole of boat shoes was white, which did not leave marks on the snow-white deck of the yacht, but today you can find models of various colors and shapes.

17 Loafers– shoes without laces and fasteners with a long tongue, a round toe and a leather tassel or bridge on the instep. They are similar in appearance to moccasins, but differ in their rigid soles and heels. There are loafers with leather tassels at the toe, as well as “penny loafers” with a leather bridge and a slot instead of tassels.

18 Derby- shoes with open lacing, in which the ankle boots are sewn over the vamp. This means that the sides are sewn over the front, so when the laces are untied, the sides easily come apart. Models can be either with or without perforation.

19 Oxfords– leather lace-up shoes with thin soles. Typically these are shoes with a pointed toe, a wide low heel, closed lacing and special stitching on the welt. The vamp (the front part of the shoes) is sewn over the ankle boots.

20 Brogues are shoes with perforations, most often with lacing, and as in open form, and indoors. A distinctive feature is the presence of a detachable toe, which can have a variety of shapes. Depending on the number of perforations and their location, brogues are divided into quarter brogues, semi-brogues and full brogues. This division is suitable for low shoes, but brogueing can decorate any women's shoes, from flip-flops and leather sneakers to high heels.

21 Monkey– low shoes without lacing, in which the side buckles play the role of fastener.

Shoe stores in Samara and the online store of women's shoes Baroko offer a catalog of a huge selection of models for different seasons, from beach shoes to winter shoes and styles from sports shoes to evening and elegant ones.

Types of shoes - classification in pictures

Fashion dictates trends and tendencies and there are so many shoe names that it’s not surprising to confuse something! It is especially difficult to navigate and distinguish between types of shoes in English.

Let's try to cover at least some types and classifications. Signs of classification vary: season, material of manufacture, who wears it, etc.

Initially, the classification is simple: women's and men's, seasonal (summer, winter, autumn, spring,) demi-season.

Seasonal shoes are logically divided into 4 seasons. Demi-season shoes includes two periods: autumn-winter and spring-summer. We choose demi-season shoes when we need to smoothly transition from autumn to winter shoes, from winter to spring, and from spring to summer. These are exactly the shoes that are chosen not specifically according to the time of year, but according to weather conditions.

There is also a simple classification into women's and men's shoes, leather and non-leather. Of course, it is not possible to cover all types of shoes and their names and classifications. But we will try to know the basics.

You can write a lot about these classifications and subtypes. But I would like to touch upon the topic of incomprehensible words and names in just a few words.

Types of women's shoes in pictures

all types of shoes names and photos

Boots:

Thigh high boots- This high boots, – boots Over the knee boots are characterized by a high and narrow “landing”. They must be above the knee.

Knee high boots– knee-length boots. These boots are typically knee-high. Not higher, not lower. Knee-high boots can be either narrow or loose.

Wellington boots– rubber, “hunting” boots. This kind of boots can be either knee-length or slightly lower. Also, “hunting” boots always have a wide top.

Cowboy boots- cowboy boots. Cowboy boots are always characterized by various kinds of “patterns” and decor, for example, fringe.

Ugg boots- so beloved in the Russian Federation - ugg boots. Everyone already knows this word. And although they were originally designed to warm the feet of surfers when going ashore, now they warm Russian girls in the winter, changing their felt boots. There are different types, you can see it on the official website.

Gladiator boots– Greek “boots” - gladiators. Gladiator boots should not be confused with Greek sandals. Gladiator boots reach the knees and are secured with straps along the entire length.

Wedge boots- wedge boots. Wedge boots differ from regular wedges in their “cut” shape. The so-called wedge heel. If you look from behind, it seems that this is not a wedge, but a heel.

types of flat shoes

Boots:

Dr. Martens- “military” boots. This type of boot is characterized by strong lacing, which is done from the beginning to the end of the boot.

Timberland boots- literally translated from English language, like “forester’s boots.” People also call them “Timberlands”. For some reason they have become especially popular in the Russian Federation this season. There are both men's and women's, and even children's. And I even know lucky women with small feet who can buy them in the children's department (and they are lighter than adults! and more comfortable). Timbas are common in brown, but this season there were also blue and pink.

- "Chelsea". Chelsea boots are characterized by a smooth surface, without laces, buckles and other attributes. The height of these boots is above the ankle, and in the side of the boots there is an elastic band inserted on both sides.

Monk boots- “monastic” boots, “monks”. Monk boots are characterized by a smooth surface, an upper overlap of leather with a buckle at the end.

Oxford, oxfords- these are shoes or boots in which the lacing is not adjustable, and serves more of a decorative role. The laces in such boots or shoes run strictly parallel to each other, and the tongue is completely closed.

Shoes and sandals with heels:

Lita– shoes with platform and high and thick heels, “litas”. Despite the high platform, Lita is a very comfortable shoe thanks to its wide, stable heel.

Platform- platform shoes, Louboutins. These shoes have a high platform in front and, of course, a high heel.

Slingbacks– strappy sandals with an open toe and heel, “skinbacks”.

Mary Janes– strappy shoes with flat soles or heels.

D'orsay- shoes whose shape is cut out on one side. Dorsey shoes are close in design to pumps, but differ from them in their “cut-out” side on the inside.

Ankle Strap– platform and high-heeled shoes with a thin ankle strap. What distinguishes them from Mary Jane shoes is their thin strap.

T-Strap- shoes with a T-shaped ankle strap. Shoes with a T-strap differ from the rest in their elegance and unusualness. They cannot be confused with other shoes.

Open toe– sandals. Shoes in which the main part of the foot is open and the foot is held on by straps or laces.

Wedge- wedges. This type of shoe is characterized by a high platform, but there are also low wedges. They can be either closed in the form of shoes or open in the form of sandals.

Stiletto- stiletto shoes. Stiletto shoes have a round toe, a low heel and no platform in the front.

Kitten Heel– shoes with a glass heel. These types of shoes differ from ordinary pumps because of their small heels. Basically they have a closed shape.

Peep toe- open-toe shoes. Closed-type shoes, but with a small open cutout at the toe.

Searpin- pumps. Classic shoe shape. Most often they have a smooth surface without any decoration.

types of flat shoes

Flats:

Crocs– rubber Crocs sandals. They differ from other sandals in their comfort and durability. Crocs are shaped like molded, inflexible flip-flops with a movable strap that secures the heel. The transfer is made into a small hole.

Gladiators– Greek gladiator sandals. Sandals with straps and a height that falls just below the ankle.

Loafer– loafers. Loafers have a smooth surface without any additions such as lacing or buckles.

(“reverse” boots) - sneakers. Due to the enormous popularity of the Converse brand, sneakers are often called Converse.

Ballerina flats– ballet shoes, ballerina shoes. Ballet flats are characterized by a flat sole, a round toe, and do not have any straps or lacing.

Slip on– slip-ons, shoes with flat rubber soles. Slip-ons are characterized by a smooth surface, without lacing or straps. The most important thing about slip-ons is the print. Although there are also single-color models.

Moccasin- moccasins. Moccasins have a square stitched toe.

Dockside– top siders. Top-siders are almost relatives of moccasins. They are distinguished by a cord running along the top of the shoe, which serves as decoration.

Jelly– shoes made of silicone. This type of shoe includes summer shoe models. For example, slates. They can be decorated in different ways, but often flowers and bows are the main components.

Flip Flops– slates, flip-flops. This type of summer shoe has only two membranes, and they differ from each other only in the thickness of the membranes and soles.

Classification and types of men's shoes in pictures

I will most likely devote a separate topic to this, but in this post I want to show you a schematic division of men's shoes!

There is a wide variety of types of classic, sports, and dress shoes. Each of them differs in a number of features. When choosing a product, take into account the season, purpose, general style of clothing, and material of manufacture. In order not to get confused by the names, it is best to study the characteristics and know the distinguishing features. Expert advice will help you create a stylish and attractive look.

Shoes become a complement to the entire look. It should be comfortable, convenient, neat and beautiful.

The classification of shoes is simple: women's or men's, seasonal or demi-season, leather or non-leather.

Each type of shoe in the classification group differs in seasonal purpose, style, material of manufacture, color, and additional decor.

Selection by season

In order to choose the right shoes for any season, you need to follow a number of recommendations when purchasing:

• Leather and all its varieties are considered the best material;
• elastic materials quickly take the shape of the leg;
• the sole should be flexible and bend smoothly while walking;
• you need to choose models with a stable heel and a reliable design;
• the instep should not move back when the heel is pressed;
• the back of the shoe should be dense and hard;
• the inner surface should be without hard seams.

Winter

When purchasing, pay special attention to the sole. It should be thick, embossed and made of dense, elastic material. This will ensure safe walking in snow and ice. The insole is chosen from natural fur, sewn to the sole.

Spring

Any model that does not have an internal fur lining is suitable for the spring period. It is recommended to choose a product made of leather, then your feet will definitely be warm and not get wet.

Summer

Models for the summer should fit the leg tightly, but not cause discomfort. It is recommended to choose the lining part from natural material. For the summer season, fabric shoes are more suitable.

Autumn

For shoes for cold weather, such quality as waterproofing is important. This quality is ensured not only by high-quality material, but also by the adhesive-molding method of connecting the sole to the upper. It is better to choose a pair with a thick, elastic sole and thick leather.

Demi-season

This group of shoes is designed for two seasons: autumn-winter or spring-summer. It allows you to smoothly transition from one season to another. When choosing, weather conditions are taken into account.

Variety

There are several varieties classified by purpose.

This model is a variation of women's shoes. Shoes are used for dancing and to create a romantic or casual look. Differ:

• the presence of a closed anterior region;
• high, closed heel area;
• low, stable heels;
• the presence of straps.

Some models have straps arranged in a T-shape, while others have straps that cross in the instep area.

Oxfords

This name was given due to the high popularity of shoes among students at Oxford University. The shoes are different:

• low rise;
• rounded and tapered toe;
• the presence of parallel lacing.

The tongue closes completely. The lacing is not adjustable, so it serves only a decorative function. Even if the laces are untied, the shoes keep their shape.

Shoes-gloves

Shoes with gloves are suitable for autumn or spring. They are made from soft material, which creates convenience and comfort while wearing. The model is called gloves because of the use of thin elastic leather for sewing.

Derby

The shoes are distinguished by the presence of open lacing and side details sewn to the main part. If you untie the laces, the side pieces of material will move apart, making the shoes easy to put on.

Brogues

The boots are decorated with shallow holes. In most cases, the models are distinguished by a white thick sole. The perforation can be just on the front or cover the entire boot. The shoes are decorated with closed, parallel lacing.

Monkey

Comfortable low shoes without laces. One or two buckles act as a fastening element. The shoes are molded, so the buckle serves more of a decorative function.

Loafers

These models do not have lacing, the sole is dense and thin, like shoes. Loafers have many varieties, each of which differs in decorative elements and the shape of the upper part.

Penny

The model is included in the classification of loafers. The front area of ​​the penny is complemented by a cut-out leather insert. The name is derived from the peni coin, which students hid in the recess of the insert for good luck in their studies.

With buckle

Initially, the model was distinguished by the presence of a buckle in the shape of one of the parts of a horse harness. In modern models, instead of a similar buckle, there is a chain, spiral decor, and bamboo sticks.

Belgian

The smooth surface of the model is decorated with a small neat bow made of textile or leather material.

With fringe

Another name is kilt loafers - in honor of the Scottish skirt, which has a similar shape with fringe. The model is decorated with a wide leather insert with fringe. A buckle or tassels are used as decoration.

Venetian

This type of shoe completely lacks any decor, there is no pronounced appearance at the tongue. The name was obtained due to the similarity in appearance of the shoes with gondoliers from Venice.

With tassels

These loafers are distinguished by the presence of tassel-shaped ties on the front area of ​​the shoe, which serve a purely decorative function.

The shoes are different:

• dense, not too thin sole;
• soft tweed or velvet top;
• lack of decorative elements;
• a tongue slightly pulled forward with rounded edges, which can be decorated with embroidery.

Deserts

The boots reach to the ankle. The sole is made of rubber. The main material for tailoring is nubuck, leather or suede. British soldiers fought on the sandy surface of Egypt wearing boots like these. A distinctive feature is the presence of two pairs of holes for laces.

Chakka

These are ankle-high boots. They are made from nubuck, leather or suede. The sole is dense and elastic. The name is related to a term from the game of polo. All models have a different number of holes for lacing.

Chelsea

The boots have the following characteristics:

• smooth, flat surface;
• lack of any decorative elements;
• low heel;
• cover the ankle;
• There is an elastic insert on both sides.

Elastic side panels help maintain a tapered fit at the ankle.

Moccasins

Moccasins are considered convenient, comfortable shoes, with which it is easy to create any look. Moccasins are characterized by the following features:

• lack of heel;
• raised outer seam on the front upper area of ​​the shoe;
• additionally there may be decorative elements in the form of fringe and metal inserts;
• The sole is made of rubber, soft and non-slip.

Topsiders

The name translates as upper deck. Initially, the model was intended for yachtsmen. Shoes are different:

• soft, rubber grooved sole;
• lacing that runs around the heel in a dotted line;
• the presence of two pairs of holes for lacing;
• protruding seam along the edge.

Slip-ons

This is a sports type of shoe for women. TO characteristic features models include:

• smooth rubber sole;
• smooth surface;
• lack of decorative elements;
• unusual print (but plain models are also produced);
• The top of most models is textile or leather;
• There are elastic inserts on the sides for quick and comfortable putting on.

Espadrilles

The shoes come from Italy. The top is made of textile or leather, often decorated with embroidery. The models feature an unusual woven jute sole.

Wellingtons

These are rubber boots, which are characterized by a wide top. There are no fastening elements. The material holds its shape well. The height is usually knee-length. Manufacturers offer different colors; shoes are decorated with straps.

Winter shoe option. The boots have the following characteristics:

• height reaches mid-ankle;
• along the heel there is a seam in the form of a straight line;
• thick, elastic sole;
• voluminous top.

There is a lace running along the top that secures the boot to the foot.

Readings

Initially, these boots were made specifically for horseback riding. For sewing, thick leather is used, soft to the touch. The modern model has various types heels.

Their original purpose is related to horse riding in the army. The boots had metal parts that were sewn into the side walls. Modern boots are more suitable for winter weather; they are made of thick, tough leather and are tall. An additional element can be a buckle. The sole is thick and grooved.

Jodhpur

The height of the boots does not exceed the ankle. Fashion model It is distinguished by a rounded, elongated nose, low heels and the presence of several intertwined straps in the boot area. The straps serve a decorative function and are fastened at the side with a buckle.

Winclippers

The shoes have an elongated toe. The name is derived from the needle used to remove snails from their shells. The long part of the nose is often decorated with lacing and rivets.

Sabo

Stylish shoes for the warm season. The sole is high, cork. Most models have a closed top.

Mules

Original mules are suitable for a summer or spring look. Mules are shoes with a cut-off heel, heel, or wedge. The upper area is decorated with decor (tassels, bows, embroidery).

Grandmothers

This is the name given to a variety of soft, comfortable shoes made in oriental style. It is characterized by:

• presence of a pointed nose;
• heel and heel are not provided.
• Grandmothers sew from leather and textiles, but there are also models made from wicker straw.

These shoes are made with thin soles or platforms. It is held on the leg using straps or laces. Sandals are decorated with tassels, zippers, and buckles.

Gladiators

Gladiator boots are different from sandals. Their height reaches the knees. Fixed with straps, ribbons or laces. There are various weaves. Some models have a heel.

Birkenstocks

All models include an orthopedic insole that completely follows the curves of the foot. The sole is thick and is held on the foot with two wide straps.

Sneakers

This is a sporty type of shoe. The features of the sneaker include a flat sole made of vulcanized rubber and a toe on the toe area made of the same material. The upper is in most cases textile, but leather or suede are also available.

Sneakers

These are shoes with high raised soles. One part of the sole is made of polymers, the other is made of synthetic rubber or rubber. The upper toe part is slightly raised up. The upper area of ​​the shoe completely covers the foot, but not the ankle.

Fashion trends 2019

Fashionable and stylish models for spring-summer:

• boots with colored prints or various accessories;
• shoes with a semi-open toe and voluminous heels;
• stiletto pumps;
• various options for sandals, clogs, sneakers, shoes with perforations.

For cold autumn and winter, designers advise purchasing:

• lace-up shoes;
• low-heeled ankle boots;
• boots and over the knee boots and above;
• ugg boots

Stylish looks

Any pair of selected shoes must be correctly combined with clothing:

1. Chelsea looks original in combination with wide shorts and a plaid shirt with long sleeves. On cool days, Chelsea boots are combined with jeans and a short sweater with asymmetrical edges.
2. Brogues look great with trousers and jackets, skinny jeans and oversized sweaters. If brogues have a heel, then combination with a dress is acceptable.
3. Oxfords are best worn with straight-cut trousers, a jacket and a blouse.
4. White mules, blue flared jeans and a white blouse. Mules combine effectively with a pleated skirt just below the knee and an oversized blouse.
5. Short airy dresses and asymmetrical skirts look good with gladiators. It is best to choose a plain, lightweight fabric.

Knowing the features of all types of shoes and the rules for choosing them, you will be able to choose a comfortable and fashionable pair that will make your image even more attractive.

Shoes are not just “clothes” for the feet, they are one of the most important details of style. The same outfit worn with elegant pumps, shoes with rough “tractor” soles or ballet flats will look different. Moreover, stylists claim that two things “make” a woman – her hair and her shoes. So you need to be careful when choosing shoes.

Let's figure out what types of women's shoes there are, and what to wear with which particular models. Photos of images will help you understand how to create ensembles.

All types of women's shoes can be divided into two large groups. These are models with heels and shoes without heels. Both types of shoes are very popular.

The names of various models are unfamiliar to many fashionistas, since professional terms are rarely used in everyday life. But we'll try to figure it out.

boats

The most popular option for women's shoes can be called classic pumps, as well as their varieties.

The classic model is called Searpin. These are slip-on shoes with a fairly low cut, pointed toe and thin stiletto heel. The classic stiletto heel has a height of 7 cm, but models with higher heels – 10-12 cm – are extremely popular. Of course, these are not shoes for everyday wear, but for a special occasion.

The classic color of pumps is black. But now colored models, as well as printed models, are very popular. Special chic - pumps from Christian Louboutin, their distinctive feature is a bright red sole.

There is an opinion that classic pumps are a universal model that suits all types of clothing. This is not entirely true. Pumps are absolutely not suitable for sports style clothing. But with romantic and business dresses, short skinny trousers and jeans, skirts of various styles, this type of shoe looks great.

Varieties of boats

Classic pumps came into fashion in the middle of the last century, and during their existence, designers came up with many different models based on classic pumps.

These are models such as:

• (Dorsay) D'orsay. The difference between this model of shoes is the cutouts in the side parts. The models can be worn with the same clothes as classic pumps; this type of shoe is more suitable for summer looks.

• Stiletto. Stiletto shoes are very similar to pumps. Their difference is a rounded nose and a thin low heel. This version of pumps looks especially good with business-style clothing.

• Kitten Hill. Pumps with a heel in the shape of a glass; it is quite wide at the top and gradually tapers, turning into a thin stiletto heel. The toe of such shoes can be either pointed or rounded.

• Peep toe. This is the name given to shoes with an open toe. The cutout on the toe can be small, shaped like a triangle or droplet, or quite wide, completely revealing the toes. Models of shoes with open toes are usually worn in the warm season. The main requirement when using these shoes is a perfect pedicure. Discussions about whether it is possible to wear open-toe shoes with tights or stockings continue. Some stylists allow wearing tights with open-toe shoes, others consider this bad manners. However, there is a compromise solution - stockings and tights with open toes.

• Slingbacks. Shoes with a cut-out heel; instead of a heel, these shoes use a strap with an elastic band or a buckle clasp. The toe of such shoes can be varied - round or pointed, deaf or with a cutout. Shoes with perforated toes look good. You can wear skinbacks with feminine dresses with flared skirts and a relaxed business style (business casual). But stylists do not recommend wearing this type of shoes with skirts or skinny jeans.

Platforms and wedges

Many people confuse two types of solid soles - wedges and platforms. In fact, they look different. The wedge is a kind of wedge, it gradually thickens in the direction from the toe to the heel. The platform is a solid sole that is even along its entire length. Both options are a more comfortable alternative to heels.

Wedge heel

Wedge heels look more elegant than platforms, so shoes with such soles can be worn with feminine dresses and flared trousers. In addition to the classic wedge, designers have developed other versions of such a sole.

A beveled wedge is different in that it tapers towards the bottom, so shoes with such a sole look less massive. Another way to make a wedge heel more elegant is to create cutouts on the back and sides of the sole.

Upper part Wedge shoes can be varied. These can be pumps, models with straps, and sandals.

Platforms

Shoes with a classic flat platform look rough, so they are used mainly when creating youth looks. The most popular model are creepers (aka creepers, aka flatforms). These are high platform shoes, the upper part of which is similar to lace-up boots.

Creepers are worn with denim sundresses and overalls, with midi skirts and tight leather trousers.

Combined models

Recently, combined models have come into fashion, in which the platform is located only under the front of the shoes, and at the back it can turn into a wedge or heel.

Shoes with platform and square high heels are called Lita. These shoes are worn with narrow knee-length or slightly shorter skirts, with skinny jeans or trousers. But such shoes will look good only on tall girls with slender legs. For plump and short fashionistas, it is better to choose a different shoe model.

You should not wear such shoes with maxi skirts or flared trousers, as these clothing models hide the slenderness of the legs, so the lower part of the figure will look “heavy”.

Platform shoes with thin high heels received the unofficial name of Louboutins. This name comes from the name of the French designer Christian Louboutin, who introduced the fashion for this style. The platform in such shoes can be hidden, that is, covered with the material of the top of the shoes. But sometimes the design of the platform and upper of the shoes can be different.

These shoes should be worn with cocktail or short evening dresses. An excellent ensemble of Louboutins is made with cropped or rolled-up jeans or skinny trousers.

Shoes with strap

Shoes with any type of sole (wedge heel, stiletto heel, platform) can have a detail such as a strap. This detail is used not only for decoration, but to support the arch of the foot.

Depending on the shape and location of the strap, the following types of shoes are distinguished:

• Mary Janes. In this model, the strap is located on the instep. Another distinctive feature of the shoes is the rounded toe.
• Ankle Strap. This model has a strap that fits the leg just above the ankle
• T-Strap. An original model, decorated with a strap in the shape of the letter “T”.

All models of shoes with straps look very feminine, so they are best worn with feminine style clothes. But fashionistas should take into account that the difference in straps visually shortens their legs, so the listed models do not suit short fashionistas.

Sandals

Open-toe shoes that leave most of the foot exposed. The upper part of the sandals can be an interlacing of straps or simply have cutouts on the surface.

The sole of the sandals can be any, have a thin or square heel or a wedge.

Flat shoes

Models of shoes without heels are no less varied. These shoes are more comfortable, so they are often chosen as casual and leisure shoes.

Ballet shoes

The most popular type of flat shoes. These are very comfortable shoes that resemble pumps, but have a flat sole or square heel up to 1 cm high.

Ballet flats go perfectly with a wide variety of clothing styles, they can be worn with skirts, dresses, trousers and shorts. But ballet flats do not suit full fashionistas; it is better for them to choose shoes with heels, even if the heel is not high.

Moccasins

Shoes with soft soles, made of suede or leather. Moccasins look good with trousers of any length, shorts, and overalls. You can create an interesting ensemble if you combine moccasins with light, flowing dresses.

Loafers

These are shoes that look like moccasins, that is, they have a decorative seam along the front. The difference between loafers is the presence of a hard sole. Women's loafers come in a wide variety of models; they can be made on a platform, have a small square heel, or be made of matte or patent leather, suede, or textiles. The decor of women's loafers is also quite diverse. In addition to classic tassels and fringe, buckles, jars, and artificial flowers are often used.

Loafers are worn with skirts of various lengths, cropped trousers, and shorts. And also with knitted dresses of a loose silhouette.

Espadrilles

Summer shoes with textile upper and rope sole. You can wear these shoes with denim shorts, summer dresses of a laconic cut, denim skirts and sundresses.

Topsiders

Shoes similar to moccasins and loafers. The difference is the white rubber sole and the lace running along the upper contour of the shoes. This type of shoe looks good with cropped trousers, shorts, and short skirts.