Today we’ll talk about light footwear - shoes, sandals and other decorations for our feet.
Shoes are the most popular type of footwear.

There is a wide variety of shoe models, differing in construction and design, but for any type of shoe there is a general classification of parts. having a huge number of design solutions. One thing in common is that the shoes only partially cover the back of the foot, not reaching the ankles.

The most popular types of shoes by design characteristics:

Pumps- a model that does not have devices for fastening to the foot and is held in place only due to the tight fit of the upper edge; Pumps are rightfully considered the embodiment of elegance and good taste; they can be called a true classic in the world of women's shoes. After all, the main dream of any lady is to be noticed, and pumps will help you achieve this result.

Pumps with open toe; A more summery and slightly casual option, elegant models of this type of pumps can be made either from leather or using satin, lace, decorated with rhinestones, bows, etc.

One of the fashion stores in New York announced a vote for the sexiest shoes. From hundreds of styles from twenty-three designers, shoppers chose the sexiest model with a seductive open toe, high heel and delicate trim.


Pumpswith open heel- have an elastic band in the heel area or a belt with a buckle;

Shoes with a heel strap - secured to the foot using one or more straps;

Delenka- shoes with a closed heel, an open ankle and a T-shaped belt or bracelet;

Wedges (coturnas, platforms) - shoes with high soles merging with high heels, presented in the form of a wedge. Stable but massive.

Ballet shoes- the general name for shoes of a similar design with ultra-flat soles.

Sleepers - shoes that are something between ballet flats and loafers.



Loafers- these are shoes with thick heels or no heels at all with a classic toe and slits, decorated with a bell or jumper.

Moccasins- a type of low shoes, the upper part of which forms a structural unity with the main insole. A characteristic feature of moccasins is also the presence of an oval insert.

Oxfords- this is a type of classic leather low shoes (both men's and women's) with laces with special perforation and stitching. Previously, they were also distinguished by a characteristic openwork overlay between the vamp and the ankle boots. Today, even just one lacing is enough to identify Oxfords. Brogues are a type of oxford with perforations.

Sneakers- sports shoes made of fabric, with laces, and flat rubber soles. Modern models can also have heels.

Snickers- a subtype of sneakers, but not for sports, but for everyday wear. They are lighter and have a flat rather than corrugated sole, as well as more creative, bright colors. In America sneakers are called sneakers.

SUMMER FOOTWEAR

B- shoes with open toes, heels and ankles, held on the foot with the help of cross-lifting straps and bracelets;

Espadrilles- summer shoes made of textiles with rope soles, they can be of different types and with different heel heights, or without it.

Sandals- shoes with uppers made of straps: these are shoeshaving historical roots, as they were common in Ancient Greece and Rome.

Gladiators- a type of sandal with a fancy solution for preparing the top from belts and individual parts; the height can match boots, boots and low shoes;

Mules /mules/ - a type of open-type shoe that has only a vamp that covers the forefoot.

But boots have LACING, while shoes have any other type of fastening or without it at all.

Men's low shoe made of black chevro. The sole is rubber, microporous. Welt fastening.

The main differences in the designs of the upper are: the nature of the relative position of the vamps and ankle boots, the shape of the vamps and ankle boots, and the method of securing the shoes to the foot.

According to the nature of the location of the vamps and ankle boots low shoes There are: ordinary cut with overhead (cut-off) vamps; envelope cut with overhead boots; figured cut.

According to the shape of vamps and combat boots low shoes there are: with whole vamps and ankle boots; with intact vamps, cut-off boots and patched heels; with whole ankle boots, cut-off vamps and false socks; with cut-off vamps and ankle boots and false socks and heels; with cut-off vamps and ankle boots and overhead socks, widened figured belts (or backs and outer belts) and overhead guards.

According to the method of securing shoes to the foot Low shoes come in: laces, buckles, zippers, elastic bands.

Men's low shoe made of brown chevro. The sole is leather. Welt fastening.

There are a significant number of design varieties of low shoes that have a larger number of details, decorative inserts, a split (composite) vamp, a complex configuration of upper parts and other features.

Depending on the material of the external parts of the upper, low shoes were divided into chrome, combined and textile.

Men's low shoe (model from the Paris Commune factory, 1952)

Chrome low shoes were made from various chrome-tanned leathers - calf, outgrowth, half-leather, goat, chevro, chevrette, horse and pig leather, velor, which in their appearance, chemical composition and physical and mechanical properties satisfied the requirements of GOST 939-41 “Chrome leather for uppers” shoes" (Leather). The colors of the upper leather were different - black, brown , white, light and bright. Manufactured in mass production and model.

Low shoes mass-produced chrome ones, men's, women's and boys', were produced mainly with outer skin, half-leather, and pigskin; low shoes for children - with a top made of opika, chrome goat and chevro. Model low shoes made from the highest quality upper and lower materials, using sophisticated models, on the latest styles of lasts.

Combined low shoes were made with textile vamps and ankle boots and leather socks, over-the-block straps, tongues, heels and rear outer straps. Instead of the last two parts, in most cases rear widened figured ones were used belts. Combined low shoes were made with a tarpaulin upper art. 4108 and 4112, in terms of quality and physical and mechanical properties, meeting the requirements of GOST 7287-54. In combined low shoes for women and girls, fabrics were used: prunel, " Moscow", "Cotton", meeting the requirements of GOST 7287-54. In addition to the specified fabrics, other fabrics could be used on the upper parts, the quality and physical and mechanical properties not lower than those specified in GOST 7287-54.

Used in combination low shoes socks, backs, suprablocks belts, rear external figured widened belts and tongues were cut from various types of chrome-tanned leather - flange, outgrowth, half-leather, goat, chevro, horse and pig leather, satisfying in their appearance, chemical composition and physical and mechanical properties the requirements of GOST 939-41 “Chrome leather for shoe uppers” . The color of the leather parts for the most part had to match the color of the textile parts.

Women's combined low shoes were divided into low shoes of mass production and model ones. Fabrics used on the top of the models were shagreen, prunel, satin in combination with leather, brocade in combination with chevro, varnish and suede.

Textile low shoes were smooth (all types of cut) and with trim (leather toes and back outer straps). They were divided into textile low shoes of mass production and model ones. In addition to the fabrics listed above, satin, shagreen with nylon weft, velvet, and brocade were also used to make model women's textile low shoes.

The minimum height of low shoes, depending on the type of shoe, is shown in the table below.

Minimum height of low shoes

Height is measured along the back seam line from the top edge to the sole. In low shoes with wooden heels, adjacent directly to the tightening edge of the heel part of the workpiece, the height is measured from the top edge to the heel. The absolute difference in the height of low shoes when moving from one size to another adjacent one is 1 mm.

Low shoes were produced mainly with linings. Textile low shoes with an upper made of duplicated fabrics could be produced without lining, and all parts of the upper had to be stitched with braid. The lining of the low shoes consists of a heel lining, a forefoot lining and underblocks. The lining in the heel of the low shoes was used from chrome lining leather goods, leather substitutes - artificial futor and lining textinite, as well as from fabrics used for the upper of shoes. The lining in the front part was used from teak-twill, special diagonal in accordance with GOST 7287-54, and also from teak-eraser in accordance with GOST 7617-55. The linings in the low shoes were made from chrome lining leather goods; The color of the underblocks had to match the color of the lining in the heel. In textile shoes made from duplicated fabrics, the blockers were allowed to be made of the same fabric.

The choice of materials and methods of fastening soles (see. Shoes leather) in the production of low shoes was determined by the purpose of the low shoes and the material of the upper. Children's, preschool and hussar low shoes were made only with leather soles. The rest of the mass-produced low shoes were made with leather, rubber or plastic leather soles. Model low shoes were made with leather or porous rubber soles. Low shoes of all groups (except for women's and girls') were produced with low leather or rubber heels. Women's low shoes were produced with low, medium and high heels, girls' low shoes - with low and medium heels.

Article designation. The first two digits of the article: for chrome and textile smooth ones with overhead vamps on low heels - 40, on medium heels - 41, on high heels - 51; for chrome and textile low shoes with trim, overhead boots of an “envelope” cut with low heels - 42, medium heels - 43, high heels - 53; for chrome low shoes with a figured cut with low heels - 44, with medium heels - 45, with high heels - 55; for chrome low shoes with a figured cut for men with a heel with a bevel and for women with a medium wedge-shaped heel - 68; for chrome low shoes with a figured cut and low wedge-shaped heels - 52; for low heels combined with low heels - 48, with medium heels - 49, with high heels - 50; in low shoes of a combined figured cut-58.

The name and material of the low shoes parts are given in the table below.

Name and material of low shoes parts

Requirements for the quality of low shoes, acceptance rules, test methods, grading determination, packaging, labeling, transportation, storage - see. Shoes leather.

Men's low shoe made of colored chrome. The sole is rubber. Welt fastening.

Men's low shoe (model of the Smolensk factory 1952)

Men's low shoe made of brown chevro. The sole is rubber, microporous. Welded fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Paris Commune factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe made of black chrome. The sole is rubber, microporous. Welt fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Skorokhod factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe (model from the Paris Commune factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe made of black chrome. The sole is leather. Welt fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Beria factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe made of brown chrome. The sole is leather. Welt fastening.

Men's low shoe (Tbilisi factory model 1952)

Men's low shoe made of light brown chevro. The sole is leather. Welt fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Burevestnik factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe made of colored chrome. The sole is rubber. Adhesive fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Paris Commune factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe made of brown chrome. The sole is rubber, monolithic. Adhesive fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Skorokhod factory, 1952)

Men's low shoe made of brown chrome. The sole is rubber. Fastening by hot vulcanization.

Men's low shoe (model from the Skorokhod factory, 1952)

Men's summer low shoe made of chrome, beige color. The sole is leather. Mounting is ranto-doppel.

Men's low shoe (Moskozhkombinat model 1952)

Men's summer low shoe made of brown chrome. The sole is leather. Doppler fastening.

Men's low shoe (model from the Skorokhod factory, 1952)

Men's summer low shoe made of light chrome. The sole is leather. Mounting is ranto-doppel.

Women's low shoe (Omsk factory model 1952)

Women's low shoe (model from the Uralobuv factory, 1952)

Women's low shoe made of black chevro. The sole is rubber. The heel is medium. Adhesive fastening.

Women's low shoe (Kuznetsk factory model 1952)

Women's low shoe made of brown pig chrome. The sole is rubber. The heel is medium. Adhesive fastening.

Women's low shoe (model from the Red Star factory (Vilnius), 1952)

Women's low shoe made of brown chrome. The sole is leather. The heel is low. Welt fastening.

Women's low shoe (model from the May 1st factory, 1952)

Women's low shoe made of red chrome. The sole is leather. The heel is low. Welt fastening.

Women's low shoe (model from the May 1st factory, 1952)

Women's low shoe made of blue pig chrome. The sole is leather. The heel is low. Welt fastening.

Women's low shoe (model from the May 1st factory, 1952)

Women's low shoe made of brown chrome. The sole is leather. The heel is low. Welt fastening.

Women's low shoe made of bright chevro. The sole is leather. The heel is low. Welt fastening.

Women's low shoe (model factory No. 3 MLP Georgian SSR 1952)

Women's low shoe made of light chevro. The sole is leather. The heel is low. Welt fastening.

Women's low shoe (model from the Paris Commune factory, 1952)

Women's low shoe made of colored chrome. The sole is rubber, microporous. The heel is medium. Welt fastening.

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Or abroad, there is often confusion about what exactly is considered to be boots and what is shoes. Therefore, it will be quite logical if in this article we carefully consider both of these concepts and give a clear answer to this question. Our employees often hear how someone calls the same model of shoes shoes, and someone calls them boots. Moreover, there are cases when one person, in a conversation about a certain model, calls it by both of these names. And this is natural. After all, even on the Internet, it is not so easy to find a comparative description that would tell how and how boots differ from shoes. Therefore, it is not surprising that for those who want to buy high-quality men's shoes in Ukraine, both concepts merge together.

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What are boots?

In this case, we can turn to the all-knowing Wikipedia, which will tell us the meaning of this term.

  • Boots are men's shoes designed for the cold season. Summer models are almost impossible to find. And if you managed to do this, then most likely it will be an original work, and not a mass-produced product.
  • They are quite high shoes, covering the ankle and reaching the shin.
  • They traditionally have a thick sole and may have laces, a zipper or Velcro. Less common are models with rubber inserts.
  • They can be made of leather, suede or leatherette, and have almost any color.

These men's shoes are worn under trousers or jeans; some models can be worn under trousers.

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What are men's shoes?

If you believe Wikipedia again, then almost any men's shoes that do not reach the ankle are shoes. They are usually worn from spring to autumn, but winter ones in an online store are not so easy. In the cold season, they are replaced by warmer brothers - boots. You can wear them with almost any clothes. And given that this type of shoe can be completely different and may have different stylistic inclinations, it is important to remember that shoes and clothes should, at a minimum, match in style.

The most popular types of men's shoes include:

  • Men's shoes suede. They never lose popularity and are in great demand. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, suede, like any leather, is very pleasant to wear. Secondly, it is products made from this material that better than others repeat the shape of the leg and can be adjusted to it. And this is a serious argument for those with non-standard feet. Don't be afraid of the difficulty of caring for natural suede. Now there are a lot of special products that will make it easy to care for your shoes and maintain their appearance.
  • Men's patent leather shoes. Most often you can find models of leather shoes with lacquer inserts. Most often, such models are combined with classic-style clothing, although there are youth pairs of shoes. When giving preference to such shoes, it is worth remembering that they have practically no stretch, so you need to choose exactly your size - the one in which you are most comfortable.
  • Leather. This is the most common shoe option for men - it is appropriate in any style of clothing, at any event. Moreover, such products are very easy to care for and wear nicely.
  • Leatherette models. Typically these products have the most affordable prices. However, unfortunately, they wear somewhat worse than leather models and cannot provide real comfort. But there are exceptions to the rules. There are very successful models made from high-quality leatherette, or, as they say now, eco-leather.

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Bootscan tell everything not only about taste, but also about the character of their owner. The main criterion dividing all maleshoes -This is the presence of lacing. The most common classic lace-upboots- these are Oxfords and Derbys, unlaced - monks and loafers.

  1. Oxfords are great for any formal occasion. A characteristic feature of Oxford shoes is overlapped (closed) lacing.

In Oxford shoes, both lower sides of the ankle boots are sewn to the upper part of the boots, creating a horizontal seam. This model is considered classic and the most official. At the same time, Oxfords are the most popular men's shoes (black Oxfords from Fabi).

  1. Derby - less "formal" boots for a suit. Accordingly, they are suitable for both the office and informal events.

Unlike Oxfords, Derby shoes have open lacing - the boots are sewn over the front part, which is integral with the tongue.

Derby boots are considered the most versatile boots. Depending on the color, they can be worn with formal suits, corduroy pants (brown perforated derbies from Dino Bigioni) or jeans.

The Saddle boots are a casual oxford. The main difference from other shoes is that they are most often made of leather in two colors (like the beige-brown ones from Maros).

  1. Loafers - a model descended from moccasins, but with a small heel and a wider sole. In the classification of men's shoes, they fall somewhere between fabric shoes and formal, formal shoes.

The loafers are notable for the lack of lacing and various fasteners with a long tongue. They are usually decorated with decorative elements - tassels and leather buckles (brown loafers from Soldini).

  1. Monkey - shoes without laces, decorated with one or more metal buckles.

Shoes for everyday wear are not recommended for formal events (white perforated monks from Maros).

  1. Chukka Boot's boots - Versatile boots that can be paired with jeans and a casual suit. They will add eccentricity and creativity to any look (gray Chukka Boot's from Soldini).

  1. Moccasins — popular soft shoes made of leather or suede for everyday wear.

Comfortable and practical, indispensable for walking. Their soles bend easily when walking, which is extremely important for the feet (black suede moccasins from Fabi).

  1. Top Siders created for use at sea on a yacht or boat; for convenience, they are equipped with a non-slip sole made of a special material.

Now top-siders are an example of summer shoes “for every day” (three-color top-siders from Dino Bigioni).

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Shoes are an important element of any ensemble, so it is important to learn how to choose shoes for a specific suit. The wrong choice of shoes can completely ruin the impression of even the most beautiful and stylish clothes.

To learn how to choose the right shoes, you need to know what types of men's shoes there are, how the models differ, and what you can wear with this or that type of shoe.

To understand shoe models, you need to know the names of individual parts. In addition to the sole, heel and insole, which everyone knows, it is customary to highlight a few more details:

  • Sock or toe. The part of a shoe that covers the top surface of the toes. This part is subject to severe stress, so it must be made of durable materials.
  • Vamp. The part located further than the toe, it covers the top of the foot. During walking, the vamp undergoes constant deformation, bending and straightening.

  • Berts. A pair of parts covering the ankle, and in some models the lower part of the lower leg. In shoes with laces, holes are made in the boots for the laces.
  • Tongue or valve. This part is located between the ankle boots; in models with lacing, the tongue is sewn only with the vamp. In other models it can be sewn with a vamp and ankle boots.

  • Backdrop. The part of a shoe that covers the back of the foot.

There are other details of shoes, but to describe the models, the details described above will suffice.

Classic lace-up shoes

Classics will never go out of fashion, so finding out what types of classic men's shoes exist will be useful for every man. After all, even if in ordinary life a young man prefers a sporty style, situations arise in life when a classic suit and classic shoes are required.

Oxfords

The most popular model of classic shoes for men are Oxfords, the distinctive features of this type of shoe are:

  • low square heel;
  • medium height, leaving open ankles;
  • closed lacing type.

Classic Oxfords do not have any decoration; they are made of matte, or less often, patent leather. These are simple but very elegant shoes that are worn exclusively with a classic suit. The classic model is available in only two colors - black and brown. Brown shoes can be worn during the day, but only black oxfords are suitable for evening. These types of shoes are suitable not only for a classic suit, but also for a tuxedo and tailcoat.

The less formal Oxford shoe features an additional leather detail sewn onto the toe. This type of shoe is considered universal; it can be worn with both a classic suit and informal clothing, including jeans.

Another type of Oxford is brogues. A characteristic detail of the model is the pointed toe, as well as the special cut of the toe. The piece is cut with longer side pieces that extend onto the sides of the shoes, so when you look at the front seam from above, you'll notice that it looks like a W.

Not every classification classifies brogues as oxfords, since this model has perforations along the seams. However, brogues are distinguished by a closed lacing system, so the model may well be classified as an oxford.

There are several subtypes of brogue shoes. Quarter boots have perforations only along the seams, full ones have perforations along the entire surface of the toe.

Brogues are shoes that are usually worn with informal clothing, with jeans, corduroy trousers, and tweed jackets.

Wholecuts are another type of classic lace-up shoe. Unlike classic Oxfords, this model is made from a single piece of leather, but also has a closed type of lacing. Holkats are difficult to make, so this type of shoe is more expensive than classic Oxfords, but it has an elegant look and is more often used in evening fashion.

Derby

Another type of men's classic lace-up shoes are derbies or bluchers. The names of these models are considered by many to be synonymous, however, there are slight differences between them. Derbies in the classic design are sewn so that the back part goes into the ankle boots, that is, there is no seam between these parts. Shoes called blüchers have cut-off parts sewn on top of the vamp and heel.

Photos of Oxford and Derby shoes will make sure that the classic models of these shoes look very similar. The only difference is the type of lacing. In Oxford shoes, as already mentioned, it is closed, and in Derby shoes it is open. That is, the ankle boots in derby shoes are sewn on top of the vamp.

Derby shoes are considered less formal, so previously this type of shoe was considered inappropriate for formal events. Nowadays, fashion is more democratic, so in most European countries, classic black derbies, which do not have decoration, are allowed to be worn with a classic suit and tuxedo.

Derby shoes with a cut-off toe are considered a slightly less formal type of shoe. This type of shoe is worn with both a suit and casual clothes. Even more informal are derby brogues - shoes whose toes are decorated with perforations. Perforation can also be located along the seams.

Derby brogues can be not only black and brown, but also blue, beige, and dark green. You can also see this type of shoes made from a combination of materials. These shoes can be worn with jeans or chinos.

Slip-on shoes

Shoes that do not have laces are no less popular. These are models such as monks, moccasins and loafers.

Monkey

This name was given to narrow shoes without laces with elongated toes. At the lacing point there is one or more (maximum three) straps with buckles. The shoes are elegant, but do not belong to the category suitable for formal occasions; they are best combined with casual clothing. Monks can have a smooth surface or perforation.


Advantages of this type of shoe:

  • Original appearance. Stylists recommend wearing monks with trousers whose legs end near the top of the shoes. This solution, on the one hand, will allow you to show off your shoes, and on the other hand, will prevent your trouser legs from clinging to the buckles.
  • Elegance. The shoes look very stylish and will perfectly complement your look.
  • Versatility. The model looks great with different clothing styles.

  • with jeans;
  • with chino trousers;
  • tapered trousers.

The upper part of the ensemble can be made up of informal jackets, cardigans, classic coats and raincoats.

Loafers

Loafers are among the informal types of men's shoes. These are slip-on shoes with a long tongue, a round toe, a hard sole and a low square heel. It is the heel that is the main difference between loafers and moccasins, although in general these two types of shoes are very similar.

You can wear loafers with trousers and a shirt or with jeans and a T-shirt; loafers are not worn with a classic suit. Loafers are also not suitable for sportswear.

There are several types of loafers:

  • Venetian. This is the simplest, classic model with no finishing. A penny. The difference is the original decor located on the instep - a strip of leather with a slit. It was convenient to store small coins (pennies) in this slot, which is why the shoes got their name.
  • With tassels. The decoration of this model is a pair of leather tassels; such shoes are often made brown and burgundy.

  • With fringe. A distinctive detail of the model is the leather fringe located on the vamp. Perforation is often an additional decoration.
  • With buckle. Unlike other types of loafers, shoes with a buckle on the vamp look good with business attire. But they are not worn with shorts and sports pants.

  • Slippers. This is an informal type of shoe, very similar in appearance to house slippers. They look good with casual clothes, and absolutely do not fit with business style models.

Moccasins

A popular type of men's shoes are moccasins. The prototype of this model was American Indian shoes - soft and comfortable.

A characteristic feature of this type of shoe is a decorative seam along the front of the shoe, as well as a soft, solid sole. The lack of a heel is the main difference from loafers that look like moccasins.

Moccasins are made from leather or suede. The former are more practical, but suede ones are more soft. Since moccasins are worn without socks, it is highly undesirable to use artificial materials for sewing them; feet in leatherette shoes will sweat a lot.

Moccasins– informal shoes, so they are worn with casual clothes. They go great with jeans, shorts, and casual suits.

Boots

Boots differ from shoes in height; this type of shoe typically covers the ankle. Boots are worn in the off-season - in spring or autumn. There are several types of boots.

Chelsea

Elegant boots with a strict style, ideal for a business style of clothing - “business casual”. A distinctive feature of this model is the rubber insert on the side and the absence of lacing. Chelsea boots have a thin sole and a low square heel.


This type of shoe is made in a minimalist style and has no decor. The material used is matte leather or suede. The color range is usually not wide; most often you can find black and brown Chelsea boots.

Chukka

This type of boot is distinguished by a rounded toe, short lacing (no more than three rows) of an open type. Chukka boots are casual shoes that look good with jeans, sweaters and blazers.

Deserts

In fact, desert boots are just one type of chukka boot. Their difference is the upper material; they are made of light suede.

Leisure shoes

Men's shoes designed for leisure time are characterized by increased comfort.

  • Sandals. Lightweight summer open shoes, consisting of straps attached to the sole. Sandals are worn with shorts, jeans, and trousers made of light fabrics. Open shoes should only be worn on bare feet. Socks worn with sandals are bad manners!
  • Espadrilles. Summer lightweight shoes with textile upper. Just like sandals, they are worn exclusively on bare feet.

  • Topsiders. This type of shoe is often confused with moccasins and loafers. However, the differences are obvious. Topsiders have a white rubber sole with a pronounced tread. Initially, these shoes were created for yachtsmen, so it was necessary to make a sole that would not slip on a wet deck. The upper of the shoes is made of either leather or specially treated waterproof textiles. Along the upper contour, the shoes have holes into which the lace is inserted.


So, the choice of men's shoes is quite wide. Therefore, it is important to learn how to choose the right shoes for clothes of different styles.