Suede sneakers

Suede shoes fascinate with their beauty, elegance, simplicity and special chic, which is the very highlight. A wide variety of footwear is made from this material, including sneakers.

Suede sneakers, like any other shoe, have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with the positives:

1. In sneakers made of natural suede, it is always convenient and comfortable. This is ensured by the softness and pliability of the material. Rubbing your feet with suede sneakers is very difficult. Such shoes can be chosen even by people with non-standard foot structure.
2. With the right care, suede sneakers will last a very long time and will always look like new. Creases, cracks or scratches often appear on the leather or substitute, and suede is devoid of such troubles. Of course, over time, suede can also lose its appearance, but all the flaws can be easily masked with the help of special means.
3. Suede sneakers are rarely mistaken for purely athletic shoes. They can be easily combined with jeans, skirts and even dresses. In suede sneakers, you can not only go in for sports, but also go shopping, for a walk, and even a date.
4. All suede shoes look rich, look expensive and carry a bit of nobility. When dyed, suede takes on a deep color with a pleasant shade. Suede sneakers are chosen by people with excellent taste, who are well versed in fashion and have a subtle sense of style.

Unfortunately, not everything is so smooth, suede sneakers have some drawbacks. The fear of water tops this list. Suede shoes get wet quickly, so in the rain you can't go for a walk in such sneakers. In addition, suede is more difficult to care for than leather or even a substitute.

Suede sneakers are a very popular topic in the fashion world, which is actively used by fashion brands, large manufacturers and small factories. Every sports brand boasts a collection of suede sneakers.

• Suede Shoes by Nike ideal for trainer workouts and running. Calm colors and laconic design are the distinguishing characteristics of these shoes. The most popular are models in gray. Although in the next season, sneakers will gain popularity in which neutral colors will be combined with brighter and more expressive shades.

• Adidas produces suede shoes for everyday wear, active use and long workouts. Unlike its competitors, the Adidas company is a supporter of saturated colors, among which there are red, purple, blue and some others. For several seasons, models in emerald color have been at the peak of popularity, which are especially liked by lovers of casual style.

• The original suede shoes are produced by Puma. The designers managed to combine casual style with classic elements. A distinctive element of this shoe is the semi-sole. When choosing colors to create a collection of suede shoes, the designers of Puma stayed true to their traditions: they were based on black, white and brown colors.

Among such models, the following fashion trends stand out:

1. A neat, shallow grooved sole is a traditional and popular choice for many.
2. The material from which the sneakers are made plays an important role. The indisputable leadership belongs to natural suede. Models with a silver coating, artificially aged fabrics, materials with a mesh and porous structure are in fashion.
3. For winter, a large number of insulated suede sneakers are available. These shoes have enhanced thermal insulation, and they are also very comfortable.

Bright colors - a new direction in the world of sports shoes, which is being actively developed by designers. There can be a lot of options, ranging from plain bright models to classic colors diluted with patterns, logos, prints or embroidery. Designers try to choose muted shades of bright colors. It can be coral, lilac, pistachio and olive, yellow, blue.

White running shoes still remain in fashion, because they are classics that fashion trends cannot overshadow. The whiteness of sneakers is often diluted with stripes. They can differ not only in color, but also in texture. For example, if the sneaker is made of suede, then the stripes can be leather.

Sneakers in pastel colors have been at the peak of popularity for several seasons, so you can safely choose mint, pistachio, pink and blue models. Such shoes are the best fit for dresses.

Suede sneakers, despite all their advantages, have an important disadvantage, which concerns the need for proper and timely care. If you adhere to a few rules, then suede sneakers will look great for a long time.

• Periodic treatment with special sprays that protect the capricious material from the external environment and preserve the color of the dyed suede.
• Cleaning of sneakers should be done with a special double-sided brush. The rubber nozzle allows you to clean the suede, and with the help of stiff bristles, you can restore the original appearance of the shiny areas. There are foam cleaners on the market that are well suited for daily maintenance. If suddenly suede sneakers get wet, then they must first be dried, since this material cannot be cleaned in a wet state.
• Suede cannot be wetted, so it is advisable not to use sneakers made of this material in wet weather. It is clear that no one is immune from unforeseen precipitation. Soak sneakers should be allowed to dry naturally, without using a radiator, hair dryer or direct sunlight. Suede can be treated with water-repellent agents, which is especially important during the period of frequent precipitation.
• To restore the saturation of the suede color, you must use a special paint that is specially designed for this material.

Many questions arise about washing suede sneakers, because this material, as we already know, is afraid of water. There are also a few rules you need to know about how to keep your suede shoes clean while keeping them looking good.

• We remove the dirt from the sneakers and thoroughly clean the sole.
• We unlace the sneakers, take out and wash the insoles with our hands.
• To get rid of stains, you can use soda with low-fat milk, ammonia with water (1: 4), coffee grounds (for brown sneakers), special products from the store.
• After the sneaker has dried naturally, you will need to brush it off with a stiff brush.
• Using a special shampoo, which is designed specifically for suede, we clean the sneakers. The shampoo can be replaced with soapy water with ammonia.
• For light dirt, you can hold the shoes over the steam and rub them with a brush.

Suede sneakers aren't just for sporty looks. Many different clothes can be combined with such shoes. If earlier even the most daring women of fashion could not afford to appear in a dress and sneakers, now this combination is not only acceptable, but even preferable.

It's easier to list the clothes that cannot be combined with sneakers:

• business suit;
• classic-style trousers with arrows;
• evening toilet.

When forming an image in which suede sneakers will be present, it is necessary to be guided precisely by the characteristics of the shoe, its color, style and decor.

• White sneakers are combined with jeans, dresses, pleated skirts, cardigans, coats with a voluminous cut, skirts with a midi length from jersey, sweatshirts.
• If you have black high top sneakers with a hidden platform, then in the wardrobe should be present leather treggings, leggings or black skinny jeans. All of these options will go well with your suede sneakers. To any of these looks, you can add a cropped volumetric double-breasted coat. If you want to add boldness to the image, then you need to choose a leather jacket.
• Arrowroot sneakers in blue, beige, blue colors will look gorgeous with a short sheepskin coat, fur vest, down jacket, parka or bomber jacket.
• Models in a pastel color palette can be combined with light dresses of a simple cut, denim shirt dresses.

• Suede sneakers with a coat are now fashionable, stylish and original, although for several years this combination was unacceptable. This image can be called laconic and restrained, which is due to the choice of light colors and the formation of a simple silhouette. A white cropped coat sets off the dark bottom and makes the bag more expressive. A wide scarf, wrapped around the neck in an original way, attracts the eye and sets accents in this look.

• Snow-white sneakers + a simple set of a skirt and a sweater is the formula for creating a successful image that will be equally harmonious and original. An unexpected element was the bag in deep pink color. A similar image can be walking, office, romantic, in a word, whatever you need.