Sneakers for teenagers
Sneakers have long ceased to be the main symbol of sports and an active lifestyle, migrating from gyms and stadiums to catwalks and city streets.
Most young people today prefer comfort and practicality, and thanks to these qualities they are especially fond of a variety of sneaker models.
Let's find out what attracts these comfortable teenage shoes the most and how to choose the highest quality, practical and beautiful pair for your teenager.
Advantages
Undoubtedly, the fundamental characteristic of sneakers is their sporting purpose. Thanks to this, in a pair of these shoes, an adolescent child will be comfortable doing physical activity and running with friends on the street.
Depending on the characteristics of the individual models, you can choose a sneaker for different activities or sports. For example, classic models with grooved soles will be an excellent option for walking - convenience, simplicity and the ability to fit into almost any everyday look are very much appreciated by both young fashionistas and their parents.
For sports activities, you need to select a pair with special properties. For example, to attend school classes in the gym, you need lightweight and breathable models.
For outdoor activities such as soccer, athletics training and other outdoor sports, it is important to choose a non-slip and well-cushioned sole.
Fans of active games, for example, basketball, should give preference to sneakers with a high shaft, which reliably fix the ankle, thereby significantly reducing the risk of injury.
Well, for those who are fond of hiking or just like walking on rough terrain, it is recommended to purchase special trekking sneakers - in them the foot will feel very comfortable, since the feeling of unevenness of the earth's surface will practically disappear.
How to choose?
In adolescence, young people and girls do not yet have a sense of their own style, it is just beginning to take shape. But nevertheless, each of them is very sensitive to the choice of wardrobe in order to impress their peers with their appearance.
Therefore, at this age, parents should be given the freedom to choose a model for the child himself, but leaving the final word on the purchase, since your child can not quite objectively judge the product from a practical point of view.
For girls, it is permissible to select bright models that can be decorated with prints - stripes, various geometric prints and floral decor are possible. Ethnic abstractions have recently become very popular - appearing and taking root in adult fashion, they do not keep themselves waiting for teenage specimens.
Boys, as a rule, prefer more restrained colors - muted brown, dark blue, black. But some individuals who want to boldly declare their individuality to the whole world choose bright colors - bright blue, red, green, orange. You can also often find pairs that are made in a combination of two shades - bright and muted.
Such models look quite catchy, and attract attention, and are practical and non-stained compared to plain bright sneakers.
A very important aspect when choosing is the correct size. Teenagers, although they are already quite old, continue to grow, and, accordingly, the length of their feet also increases. Therefore, it is not recommended to buy shoes without trying them on, so that you do not have to return the purchase as unnecessary.
If you and your son or daughter came to the store together, this will greatly simplify the task, since you will surely avoid disagreements about the appearance of the sneakers by giving your child the choice.
When trying on, the foot should feel fairly free in the shoe, but not dangle. When pressing your toes firmly against the inside of the toe, two toes should fit into the heel counter. Otherwise, the shoes may turn out to be small after a short time.
It is very important that air circulates constantly in the sneakers - this will provide ventilation of the feet, exclude sweating and the development of fungal infections. For maximum breathability, sneakers with a Gore-Tex membrane are available.
This is a unique patented technology that allows free air circulation inside the shoe, but at the same time does not allow moisture to penetrate inside.
The membrane fabric is usually located between the inner and outer layers of the shoe uppers. Micropores, which are several times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, perfectly allow excess moisture and air from the sneaker, but due to their scanty size do not allow water molecules to penetrate inside. Due to this, the leg in such a sneaker will always remain dry.
Membrane sneaker models are available in various modifications and for different seasons. It will be most practical to wear such a pair in the fall, when it rains almost without stopping and the child's feet in ordinary sneakers are constantly getting wet.
Winter boots with a layer of membrane fabric will only work effectively during sports - skiing, running. In any case, during active physical exertion, sweat is released, which will immediately be successfully removed to the outside thanks to membrane micropores.
It is worth making a reservation that sneakers with a membrane are not suitable for everyday wear in winter - they do not have warming properties (unless, of course, they have an additional layer of insulation), therefore, after standing at the bus stop for 10 minutes at a temperature of minus 5 degrees, the teenager's legs are likely to freeze ...
What to wear with?
Sneakers today have become an almost universal shoe worn by people of all styles and ages. Teenagers are no exception.
A well-chosen wardrobe will help your child stand out from the crowd with her pre-mature sense of style and personality.
Before you help your child with the choice of wardrobe for a pair of athletic shoes, find out his tastes. Perhaps your son gravitates towards low-key classics? Then the best choice would be sneakers-shoes in a neutral shade. You can safely choose black trousers of a laconic everyday style for them.
Putting on such an ensemble with a shirt and equipping the child with a classic portfolio or a diplomat, your student will conquer all classmates with charisma and refined taste.
The naughty rebel, who cannot imagine a single day without sports, will appreciate your proposed tracksuit. Surely such clothes will become a favorite in combination with sneakers for an active child.
Girls, especially gentle and touching during this difficult transition period, will be very happy with things that look like mother's wardrobe items. A short top with an olympic? High-waisted jeans? A sports bag with a famous brand logo? Exactly what is needed. These things will become a must-have in your daughter's wardrobe, and in combination with sports shoes, in addition to self-confidence, they will give her convenience and comfort.