Summer moccasins
Moccasins are soft shoes with flexible or hard soles without a heel. As a rule, such shoes are additionally decorated with beads or ornaments. Initially, moccasins were the everyday shoes of the North American Indians and were made from rawhide. The modern version of the shoe is made of suede, artificial and natural leather, as well as textiles.
There are many varieties of moccasins, including men, women, children, unisex. Moccasins are a good option for a summer wardrobe - they are comfortable and light, like slippers, and do not let your feet sweat.
The advantages of moccasins
Today moccasins are very popular footwear all over the world.
This is not surprising, because such shoes are very practical and comfortable in all aspects.
- Integrity of sewing - moccasins are made from a single piece of material, thereby completely fitting the foot and repeating all its movements.
- Ventilation of the foot - the shoe is made with several additional linings to ensure breathability.
- Flexible outsole that follows every movement of the foot, fully adapting to the foot. It is the softness of the sole that makes it comfortable to wear.
- The lightness and low weight of the shoe does not make walking heavier and makes you feel as comfortable as possible.
- Variety of colors and shoe decoration. Each pair of moccasins is different from another, the designers delight every season with the release of new models and bold combinations.
Varieties of moccasins
Summer moccasins come in many varieties. There are 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, therefore, shoes are divided into two types: with soft and hard soles.Loafers with a firm sole protect the foot from sharp stones and moisture and look like a model with a raised toe. Loafers with soft soles are usually made from a single piece of leather or other material.
The double sole is made for even greater durability and durability and is intended primarily 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 grooves and is painted white.
What can I wear with moccasins?
Moccasins are a fairly democratic type of summer footwear, so they can be worn with almost any clothing, but there are still certain combination rules.
Moccasins are categorically not recommended to be combined with business suits, trousers with arrows, pencil skirts, evening and cocktail dresses, formal jackets. But in some cases, moccasins in neutral colors and without unnecessary embellishments can fit a business dress code.
Moccasins are also combined with things such as:
- shorts, breeches, light summer trousers;
- 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 leg pants, bermuda shorts;
- jeans and denim shorts;
- T-shirts, loose shirts and T-shirts with bright prints;
- tight trousers, the length of which is 7/8;
- sports jackets and lightweight windbreakers;
- quilted vests.
There is such a variety of shoes as sports moccasins. But the shoes are so named not because they can be combined with sportswear, but because moccasins of this type are most suitable for long walks.
Moccasins are best combined with casual clothing. You can create very interesting looks with moccasins in bright colors - for example, pair jeans with a T-shirt with a bright pattern and blue moccasins.
As for the color, it is better to combine the shade of moccasins with the shade of any accessory. For men it is better to match the color of the shoes with the color of the belt or shirt / T-shirt, and for women - with the color of the bag, strap or bracelet / earrings.
Are moccasins worn with socks?
This is a very popular question that needs clarification. Initially, moccasins were conceived to be worn on the bare foot, but now there are short socks that are invisible when wearing moccasins.
It is not uncommon for the foot to sweat from the heat and the shoes rub against the delicate skin of the feet, so choosing socks has a practical purpose. So choosing them or abandoning them is everyone's personal business.
You also need to remember that moccasins (especially those 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).