Types of sneakers

“Comfortable as slippers,” they say about comfortable shoes. Sneakers are sometimes even more convenient. Without them, many sports are unthinkable. Hardly, going out on the street, you will not see at least one passer-by in this casual shoe.

Sneakers are often an integral part of fashion shows by famous designers.

The ancestors of modern sneakers were canvas shoes, which we now know only from historical novels. Rubber shoes were quite uncomfortable, without distinction of the right and left legs, but it was a breakthrough in the shoe craft, and this shoe began to be used everywhere. Nothing new - even now we sometimes sacrifice convenience in order to look fashionable. Later, spikes were added to future sneakers, and then these shoes were used for sports, and specialized types of sneakers were made for each type.

Sneakers migrated from sport to everyday life and wardrobe in the 50s of the last century, for two reasons: sublime - to imitate the idol of the beatniks and to the actor James Dean, and prosaic - lower price compared to classic leather shoes. Now the accents have shifted again, and a pair of sneakers from a well-known brand cannot be called cheap, but at the present time one can hardly even single out a group of people who would not wear these versatile, comfortable, stylish “slippers”.

Absolutely different, all types of sneakers have common components:

• top - depends on the purpose of the shoes and the designer's imagination;
• Midsol - the middle component, located between the top and the bottom, performing depreciation functions; Athletes often call it the most important part of sneakers;
• insole - removable or fixed, has a moisture absorbing purpose, and also plays the role of an additional depreciation component;
• sole with a tread applied, which must be appropriate for the purpose of the sneakers;
• backdrop designed for fixing the foot in the back.

Today, the range of sneakers is quite wide. Types of sneakers can be divided into several groups.

Depending on the location of the top in relation to the ankle:

• low;
• medium;
• high;

• football - the so-called boots with spikes, the number, shape and size of which vary depending on the coverage on which the game takes place;
• basketball - high, with good fixation of the ankle of the player;
• skateboard - characterized by high strength and good adhesive properties of the sole;
• tennis - characterized by enhanced side parts and good cushioning qualities;
• volleyball - designed to provide good grip and protection against stretching;
• cross-country - the lowest and lightest, with a flexible toe and a stiff heel;
• for fitness - low, light, with a thin and flexible sole, those notorious slippers.

• for tourism and outdoor activities - such sneakers are characterized by increased wear resistance, powerful protectors, they must have high water and dirt-repellent properties, have shock-absorbing inserts and ankle support;
• casual - the main characteristic of this universal type of sneakers is the convenience of their owner; in turn, they can be divided into demi-season and winter models;
• trendy - for this variety there are no limiting factors, only the taste and wallet of the owner.

The names of world brands that produce sneakers for sports or as an integral part of clothing in casual style are on everyone's lips:

• American Nike - the highest reputation, excellent quality, multidirectional models, the priority rate for the sport;
• German Adidas - classics of the genre in combination with the latest styles in fashion; time-tested quality;
• American Reebok - is now a subsidiary of Adidas, striking the broadest model range and design;
• German Puma - the perfect combination of fitness and sense of style;
• American Columbia - one of the leaders producing sneakers for tourism and active sports;
• Japanese Yonex, manufacturer of one of the best sneakers for tennis and badminton;
• New Balance - color combinations for every taste.

Fashion sneakers:

• unaccustomed Dior;
• sneakers for car Puma;
• almost sports version of Adidas and Yamamoto "Y-3";
• the futuristic fruit of the joint creative impulse of the same Adidas and Yamamoto "Y-3";
• unwilling to fall behind Nike;
• Isabel Marant wedge;
• sneakers without laces, but with a leopard print from Dolce & Gabbana;
• winter fur sneakers from Serafini;
• feminine, even in sneakers, Chanel.

As for sports, everything is clear here - the sneakers are selected exactly for the type for which they are intended.

Sneakers for every day now amaze with a variety of color and model range. The main thing when choosing them as shoes is to follow a few simple rules:

• sports shoes will make any look easier, so you shouldn’t dress up in “all the best at once”; if the color prevails in your outfit, then the style of clothing should be as simple as possible, if the sneakers are plain, then you can choose a more intricate outfit;
• Try to make sneakers a part of the whole image or its only accent;
• remember that even shocking is good when it is designed in one style, so if you have leather sneakers and a combination dress, then support the material of the shoe with some other leather accessories.

The classic version - sneakers and jeans or shorts sports cut. Now the standard straight-look includes a combination of such shoes with summer capri pants or breeches of thin cotton. Sneakers with dresses or skirts in casual style below the knee length are perfect for each other. Be careful you need to combine only those outfits that can visually "cut off" the legs, for example, culottes and high top sneakers.

Universal is a black and white gamma. Inversion is always in fashion, and the presence in your wardrobe of black and white sneakers will allow you to create very interesting and stylish images.

White sneakers, in addition, will allow you to try out a lot of various options and combinations with colored clothing. The only condition will be their absolute purity.

Recently, no one will be surprised by the combination of a dress with a feminine silhouette or a fluffy skirt and coarse-looking sneakers with legs. New look has the right to life in the event that the image is balanced and underlined waist.

Neat graceful sneakers with clothes in linen style look interesting.

The original version is obtained in combination of high wedge sneakers with mini-dresses.

Rough leather sneakers with a boho floor dress look very stylish, but very stylish.

Winter models are great for a down jacket or even a sheepskin coat, especially if it is made from colored fur.

In cold weather, try a combination of a long sweater, leather leggings and high winter sneakers.

The main thing in wearing sneakers, as in any other case, is to know the measure, yet you should not wear such shoes on the ball of debutantes or in the office with a strict business dress code, although there are exceptions, especially if you look at celebrities:

• Rihanna;
• Cara Delevingne;
• Kristen Stewart.

Cnanel proves that a modern woman's business suit may well include stylish sneakers, it remains only to find a manager who, in his view of the dress code, will take into account the opinion of Chanel.