With the arrival of autumn We must renew our footwear and be aware of the new trends is essential to achieve the best looks, since it is a complicated time to choose the right footwear.
The cold hasn't arrived yet, but the heat is not strong enough to choose sandals or open shoes. What can we wear? Well, now is the time to choose some sport shoes.
Many people confuse casual or sports shoes with trainers, but this does not have to be the case. We must not forget to mention that this season trainers are a very trendy option, and we can find a wide variety of colours and models, but, even so, they are too informal for many occasions in our daily life.
In this article we present 3 sport shoes, to complement a casual look with style and elegance, both in feminine and masculine looks and above all very comfortable.
Moccasin
We will start with the famous moccasin. We must go back to its history to understand the change that the arrival of this magnificent footwear brought about in clothing, since until then shoes had to have laces, they were much heavier and much more uncomfortable. This shoe is versatile, since it can be worn with a suit, due to the elegance of some of its models, but the version that interests us in this article is the sport version, derived from the reinvention of moccasins by the Italians, giving them a thinner sole, normally made of rubber, and using soft and moldable leather, achieving the comfort that we can enjoy today.
Women's moccasins are very similar to men's, the most significant difference being the width of the last and the opening that leaves the instep of the foot exposed. Although today we can find very different versions in a multitude of colours, both for men and women.
A perfect combination with this footwear can range from the most classic formal trousers, to summer shorts, and of course, jeans.
Blucher
This semi-formal footwear also appeared only for the male public, its name is due to Duke Von Blücher, who requested a type of robust footwear for his soldiers. This footwear has a rubber sole and can be smooth or have some dots. It became fashionable among students in the 19th century, but in recent years they have become trendy again, also opening up to the female world, with the difference that the female models have a wider sole that acts as a platform.
They are semi-formal shoes, so it is advisable not to wear them with Bermuda shorts or shorts, although girls tend to wear them with skirts and dresses, giving a feminine-masculine mix to their look.
Boat shoe
The boat shoe is the shoe that was essentially designed for maritime activities, as can be deduced from its name, this characteristic is given to it by its sole, since it is non-slip, made of rubber. It comes from the European coasts of the early twentieth century when nautical sports began to be a symbol of class. The Côte d'Azur, above all, was the headquarters of these activities, but little by little the use of this comfortable footwear has spread and has become a unisex shoe for spring and summer use, although it does not have to be linked to the sea at this time.
This shoe is quite casual and not formal, so it is usually worn with Bermuda shorts or jeans, even with a blazer for a spring afternoon. For gentlemen, it can also be worn with a swimsuit. One thing to note about this shoe is that it is usually worn without socks.
Ankle Boots, Dessert Boots or Chukka Boots
As we have previously mentioned, this time of year requires versatile footwear for both cold and hot spring weather. If boat shoes are more like summer footwear, these ankle boots are the opposite, as they are ankle boots. Dessert boots originated in India and were introduced to Europe by the British under the name Chukka boots, as they were quite similar to the shoes used for polo. This footwear has undergone many variations and is currently back in fashion, so we can also find variations made in different colours. Its sole can be made of rubber or leather, the former being preferable as it is non-slip.
The combinations that we can make with them are very varied, but as with the previous footwear we must know that they are not formal footwear, so using them with jeans can be one of the best options, either by placing the pants inside the boot or folding them, to better show off our footwear.
But if there is something that we should value more than anything in this type of footwear, it is its manufacture. Quality materials and good stitching will ensure that our feet are really cared for, and our look will be more truly perfect. At our company, Equitación Valverde, we are dedicated to taking care of even the smallest detail to achieve this, honouring the prestige that the name of our town gives us in the footwear industry, Valverde del Camino.
