Women's demi-season ankle boots: characteristics, types, choice
Demi-season ankle boots are an integral part of women's wardrobe. Shoes for the autumn-spring period must meet a number of characteristics: to emphasize the beauty of the legs, to be in harmony with outerwear, to be comfortable and wear-resistant, since the weather conditions in the off-season suggest slush, rain and mud. How not to be mistaken with the choice and what to look for when buying?
Peculiarities
Women's ankle boots are practical and beautiful shoes with a short shaft. Thanks to them, everyone can look great in any weather. They are much lighter and more budgetary than classic boots or massive boots., in addition, you can easily choose a universal model that will fit into your everyday, formal and solemn look.
Ankle boots go well with a dress, skirt or classic trousers, as well as with jeans or shorts, so they can be safely called a basic item of any women's wardrobe.
Because half boots during wear are most often exposed to significant moisture, it is very important to take care of protection and care... The choice of shoe polish will depend on the material of manufacture. And as protection for almost all types of ankle boots, you can use a water-repellent impregnation, which will prevent moisture from penetrating into the fibers and will allow you to preserve the original look of the shoe for a long time.
Varieties and models
So, shoe chains and boutiques today provide a huge selection of women's ankle boots of different models and price categories. In order not to get confused in this variety, we will consider separately each variety and its features.
- With a wide bootleg. This version of women's ankle boots often has a low wide heel or does not have it at all. You can often find models decorated with draperies and rivets - they perfectly emphasize the image in a youthful style. Ankle boots with a wide toe and narrow toes can be seen in cowboy westerns about the Wild West.
- Heels. This is the most popular variety, the heel can vary in shape and height: from the classic wedge-shaped to the stiletto heel or "glass".
When choosing a model for everyday wear, it is better to pay attention to more stable heels, such as "brick", "column" or "stacked".
- Sports. These models offer a high degree of comfort - ideal for those who have to walk a lot. The heel is completely absent here, and instead of standard zippers and laces, Velcro or a tie can be used.
- Wedge heel. Models on a platform or wedge heel will allow you to look as elegant as in heeled ankle boots, however, they are more stable. The sole can be smooth or ribbed.
- Uggs. This is a comfortable and warm model with a sheepskin pile inside. Since the pile takes up enough volume, the ugg boots have a wide boot and visually increase the foot, but at the same time they warm up perfectly in cold weather. Among the disadvantages - they get wet quickly, unsuitable for wearing in rain and slush.
- With cuffs. This model is comfortable for its versatility: straight cuffs are suitable for a feminine look, folded ones - for a sporty and youthful look.
- Ankle boots. These ankle boots are the fall take on classic pumps. They seem to continue their shape, adapting it for bad weather, but retaining common features. Fastened most often with side zippers, they have a classic silhouette.
Materials and colors
If you are choosing ankle boots for everyday wear, go for more practical materials. Holiday and weekend models can be safely chosen only in appearance. Let's analyze in detail the types of materials and their properties.
Smooth skin
Genuine leather is a classic material for mid-season footwear. It looks aesthetically pleasing, has durability, but requires careful maintenance, and the prices for leather models are not democratic. It is better not to use products made of patent leather for everyday use, as in this case they will quickly lose their attractiveness.
Eco-leather is a modern alternative to natural leather. Eco-leather ankle boots are not inferior in appearance, are more budgetary, but not so durable. The most inexpensive option is leatherette, however, leatherette shoes are hardly enough for one season. The difference between eco-leather and leatherette is that it is softer and more pliable, and also has better resistance to moisture.
Suede leather
This is the same leather, but subjected to a special treatment, it has a soft velvety surface. Natural suede is expensive and requires special care. This model is best purchased only for special occasions. Faux suede is not much different from natural, but has a more affordable price.
Nylon
This material is used for making sports models. It is affordable, easy to clean, moisture-repellent, ideal for bad weather.
The colors for the demi-season ankle boots also differ in variety. Among the classic models are popular: black, red, brown, beige. Athletic ankle boots come in white, blue, gray and pink.
Youthful and feminine models can be found in any color scheme: from bright yellow to muted purple.
Dimensions (edit)
The size range of women's models of ankle boots starts from 35th and ends with 42nd. In order not to be mistaken, you can measure the length of the foot before going to the store. Here is a table of correspondence between Russian sizes:
- 35 (21.5cm)
- 36 (22.5cm)
- 37 (23.5cm)
- 38 (24.5 cm)
- 39 (25.5 cm)
- 40 (26.5cm)
- 41 (27.5 cm)
- 42 (28.5 cm).
If the size you tried on turned out to be a little small for you, and the next one is already large - try on an intermediate size, it will be 0.5 cm larger or smaller than the main ones.
What to wear with?
For clothes in a youthful and sporty style, such as jeans, a jacket or a parka, ugg boots, ankle boots with a wide bootleg, sports models, models with cuffs, and wedge heels are perfect.
Ankle boots, models with heels or wedges will go well with a classic cashmere coat or a leather raincoat.
An excellent finish for an informal look will be wedge or platform ankle boots.
