Loafers are soft shoes with a flexible or hard sole without a heel. As a rule, such shoes are additionally decorated with beads or ornament. Initially, moccasins were the everyday shoes of North American Indians and were made of rawhide. The modern version of shoes is sewn from suede, artificial and genuine leather, as well as textiles.
There are many varieties of moccasins, including men's, women's, children's, unisex. Moccasins are a good option for a summer wardrobe - they are comfortable and light as slippers, and do not allow the leg to sweat.
The benefits of moccasins
Today moccasins are very popular shoes all over the world.
This is not surprising, because such shoes are very practical and comfortable in all aspects.
- The integrity of tailoring - moccasins are made of a single piece of material, thereby completely easing the foot and repeating all its movements.
- Foot ventilation - shoes are made with several additional linings, which provides breathability.
- A flexible sole that repeats every movement of the foot, fully adapting to the foot. Softness of a sole provides convenience of carrying.
- The lightness and low weight of the shoes do not make walking heavier and makes you feel as comfortable as possible.
- A variety of colors and decoration of shoes. Each pair of moccasins is different from the other, designers each season are pleased with the release of new models and bold combinations.
Moccasin species
Summer moccasins have many varieties. Subdivided men's, women's, children's moccasins, as well as casual, sports, evening and office models.
An important detail in the manufacture of moccasins is the sole, so shoes are divided into two types: with soft and with solid soles. Moccasins with a hard sole protect the foot from sharp stones and moisture and have the appearance of a model with a raised toe. Soft sole moccasins are usually made from a single piece of leather or other material.
The double sole is made for even greater strength and durability and is intended mostly for drivers and office workers.
In addition, there are so-called loafers - these are moccasins with a small heel and a thicker sole. As a rule, such a sole has a groovedness and is painted white.
What to wear moccasins?
Moccasins are a fairly democratic look of summer shoes, so you can wear them with almost any clothes, but still there are certain combination rules.
Moccasins are not recommended to be combined with business suits, trousers with arrows, pencil skirts, evening and cocktail dresses, and strict jackets. But in some cases, moccasins of neutral colors and without unnecessary adornment can come under a business dress code.
Moccasins are combined with such things as:
- shorts, breeches, light summer pants;
- sundresses and dresses (moccasins look especially good with skirts and summer dresses on the floor);
- flared skirts of any length and color, tulip-shaped skirts;
- capri pants, wide trousers, bermudas;
- denim jeans and shorts;
- T-shirts, loose shirts and T-shirts with a bright print;
- tight pants, the length of which is 7/8;
- sports jackets and light windbreakers;
- quilted vests.
There is such a type of shoes as sports moccasins. But the shoes are named so not because they can be combined with sports-oriented clothing, but because this type of moccasins are best suited for long walking.
Moccasins are best combined with casual wear.You can create very interesting images with moccasins of bright color - for example, combine jeans with a T-shirt with a bright pattern and moccasins of blue.
As for the color, it is better to combine the shade of moccasins with a touch of any accessory. Men are better off combining the color of the shoe with the color of the belt or shirt / t-shirt, and for women with the color of the bag, strap or bracelet / earrings.
Do they wear moccasins with socks?
This is a very popular question that requires clarification. Initially, moccasins were designed to be worn on bare feet, but now there are short socks that are invisible when wearing moccasins.
Often, the foot sweats from the heat and shoes rub the delicate skin of the foot, so the choice of socks has a practical purpose. So choosing them or abandoning them is a personal matter.
You also need to remember that moccasins (especially those that are made from natural materials) need appropriate care. To do this, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface of the shoe from dust and dirt and restore damage and imperfections with a special cream (colored or colorless).
