Leather sneakers
Leather is a much higher quality material compared to all others. This is why any leather footwear is highly regarded by both manufacturers and consumers.
Advantages
The following positive properties of the skin material can be distinguished:
- The skin is very elastic and perfectly stretches, which means it easily takes the shape of the foot. Feet in such shoes always feel comfortable;
- Leather products are well ventilated, so feet are always dry;
- Natural material does not rub corns;
- Skin is very easy to care for;
- Leather shoes are durable.
Skin types
Artificial
For the first time, a prototype leather made from rubber appeared in South America. And its production was established only in the 30s of the last century.
Consider all the pros and cons of faux leather shoes.
Pros:
- it is believed that the substitute is stronger than natural leather, which means that such shoes are relatively wear-resistant;
- breathability and hygiene;
- comfort;
- affordability.
Minuses:
- leatherette is picky about care - if the shoe is used improperly, cracks may appear on it;
- this material is highly flammable.
Suede leather
Positive points:
- elegant bow;
- good heat transfer;
- excellent air exchange;
- suede shoes are soft and lightweight.
Negative qualities:
- high cost;
- "Stickiness" - dirt and dust quickly adhere to such shoes;
- suede is demanding to care for.
What to wear with?
Sneakers can be incorporated into almost any wardrobe. Sports shoes will give any look a unique tone, endowing it with simplicity and grace.
A person, having adopted this style, will look at ease and natural.
The most optimal and common way to wear sneakers is to pair them with jeans.
This picture will be complemented by a stylish T-shirt or T-shirt for release.
Slims, boyfriends, or jeggings are also great for a bow with sneakers.
Do not forget about jeans shorts - this combination will add femininity to your figure.
A mini dress or sweater dress with a tote bag, neatly tied hair and athletic shoes will impress your companion.
An unusual look is suitable for meeting friends - a trench coat or a coat combined with sports shoes.
For sports, you need a separate look that will accentuate your figure.
Athletic shoes should be selected according to the stresses you are preparing for. In this case, sneakers should be worn along with a baseball cap, shorts, T-shirts and tops. And to make your look complete, do not forget about makeup.
Sneakers deserve special attention. This shoe made a splash, thanks to the legendary designer Maranth - it was she who gave the sneakers a new look, thereby making imaginary dreams come true.
This is how women's sneakers with a wedge heel with Velcro, which are called "arrowroots", appeared. Now they are worn by everyone: from young girls to movie stars.
Multi-colored bright arrowroots go well with any outerwear.
Make sure of this by wearing a coat or fur coat along with the arrowroots.
A jacket or down jacket also goes well with them.
Sneakers can also be worn with a dress. The main thing is that the clothes are in harmony with each other.
Try wearing sneakers with a denim shirt dress, midi dress, or neoprene mini dress.
Knitted skirts also go well with plain sneakers.
In addition to this bow, you can wear a leather jacket or a bomber jacket.
Colour
There is a huge variety of sneakers on the market. Black, white, colored, red ... whatever there is!
Let's consider each option separately.
White leather sneakers are suitable for any women's clothing.
Also interesting are the options for the white model range with black or blue stripes.
Pastel shades sneakers will create a unique look for romantic natures.
The combination of pistachio, pale pink or mint shades with a dress will add romance to your unique look.
Bright palettes sneakers are a must in the wardrobe of true connoisseurs of fashion.
These shoes will look stunning with any bright fashionable outfit.
Red color looks harmonious with white and light tones.
In order for others to notice and appreciate your unique image, feel free to combine bright sports shoes with shorts or dresses.
Black colors perfect for girls who like to wear leggings or leather treggings.
You can also consider using black skinny jeans.
This look can be made even more original with a sheepskin coat or leather jacket.
Brown color goes well with blue or light blue.
Use a skirt, shirt, or tunic to create a bow. The main thing is that at least one piece of clothing is blue.
Also bright colors go well with brown. When choosing them, remember: the bottom should be bright, but the top, on the contrary, should be made neutral.
Shiny model of sports shoes created for those who like to experiment. This bow looks graceful and impressive.
Glowing the shoes look sophisticated on any girl. Do not be afraid to replenish your wardrobe with such a thing - with it you will definitely attract everyone's eyes.
How to care and wash?
Over time, any thing you wear gets dirty, and then the question arises of how to wash it and not spoil it.
- Immediately after purchase, apply a skin softening ointment to your shoes. This helps to protect the material from drying out. For shoes that you wear often, you will need additional insoles - they will fix the foot in a comfortable position and save the sole from uneven wear.
- After each walk, lubricate your shoes with cream, after wiping them with a clean cloth. Remember that the cream should only be applied to dry shoes!
- If your shoes are dirty, never wash them! Kodan sneakers just need to be wiped with soap, wipe them with a dry cloth and put to dry by the battery.
How to stretch?
It so happens that when trying on sneakers in a store, it seems to you that the shoes fit in size, and when you come home, you understand that the purchase is small for you. What to do: return it back or somehow stretch the thing?
There are several ways to stretch leather shoes:
- With wet newspapers. Crumple the newspapers, dampen them, and fill the cavities in the shoes with them. After the paper is dry, take out the newspapers and try on your sneakers - they should get a little bigger.
- Freezing. Fill two small bags with water, tie them tightly, and place them inside the shoe. Then place the sneakers with the bags in the freezer. As soon as the water freezes, take out your shoes. Try on shoes after 20 minutes;
- With alcohol. Dilute 50-50 alcohol and water and spray the solution over the shoes. Then put them on and walk around for 20 minutes. The sneaker needs to change shape;
Another way to stretch with rubbing alcohol. Soak cotton socks with alcohol, put them on with your sneakers, and walk until the socks are dry. The sneaker needs to change shape. The procedure can be repeated several times;
- Using a special spray bottle purchased from a store. Spray on your shoes and let it dry;
- With a wooden stretch. It is fully adjustable, so the required space can be easily stretched;
- Contact the wizard - he will help solve your problem.
Brands
There are several leading manufacturers of quality leather sneakers.
Fossa life - manufacturer from Russia. His calling card is black sneakers with blue accents. These shoes are best worn in the fall in combination with a sports outfit or jeans. The model is made of genuine leather: the bottom is made of non-slip material, and the toe is made of solid leather. Any athlete will appreciate this lineup.
Duramo Adidas. WITHTrana the manufacturer of these shoes is Indonesia. The brand introduces mid-season, matte lace-up sneakers. This model is perfect for training, and the contoured outsole will provide reliable traction on the ground.
Merrell Is an American company that produces footwear for any consumer. The most popular representative of this brand is the Chameleon II Traveler range. This demi-season model differs from the others in that it is made with just two seams. The unique Vibram outsole is renowned for its reliability: it does not slip, does not crack, and is erased. The insoles of these sneakers are created with Ortolite technology, which allows you to feel comfortable in your feet and prevent unpleasant odors.
Climawarm oscillate - top model from Adidas. This is a padded line of sneakers with a faux leather upper. Bounce technology will provide the cushioning you need, while the ATR outsole will provide the necessary traction. Suitable for winter jogging.
Levis Is an American brand that has long gained popularity among Russian consumers. A striking representative of this class is the TULARE LOW LACE model. Its dark brown color and faux leather ensemble make the model look sophisticated, while its white high-quality rubber outsole lends a smooth movement. The insoles of these sneakers are made of thermal material.
Columbia. This brand has been delighting its consumers with quality footwear since 1937. It is worth noting one of the brand's innovative collections - winter sneakers. A distinctive feature of this range is that the sneakers are equipped with a lithium-based battery. This innovation keeps your feet warm even in extreme cold, and the Omni-Tech technology prevents moisture from penetrating into the shoe, as it is water-repellent.