Category: Shoes

The dictionarys definition of shoes is described as an item of footwear. They then go on to explain how they are worn to protect your feet from the ground you walk upon and to aid in keeping your feet warm. Now if you were to ask a woman what shoes are they would probably answer very differently. Shoes for a woman arent for practical use, they arent meant to be comfortable and to keep your feet warm. Shoes are meant to be a fashion statement, to make your feet look like a thousand pounds, they are meant to perfectly compliment your equally as gorgeous dress, they are meant to make your legs look long and slender. Shoes for a woman are so much more than just footwear they are what dreams are made of out of, they are magical and precious, they are shoes which you will bring you more love and attention than your partner could ever give, they are shoes.

Brands of Shoes

The brand of shoe you are wearing can tell you a lot about a person, and when I say a person I mean a woman. If you are a man reading this or you are simply not interested in fashion at all you may laugh at this statement and think what a load of rubbish, but its true. Think about it, a woman wearing a pair of Nikes, what does this say about her? Typically you would think she is sporty, healthy, and maybe enjoys the outdoors. You instantly get a feel for the type of person she is. Similarly a girl wearing a pair of Gucci, well for one youd think she has taste, but mostly you would assume she is financially well off, girly, and has a high interest in fashion. Now lets look at a woman wearing a pair of Uggs. Not a lot of people know this but Ugg boots were actually first designed by and for male surfers. The point of Uggs was that they are easy to wear and are light, perfect for when you are going surfing and out and about on the beach. Ugg boots didnt really catch on for male surfers but they definitely did around the rest of the world in the female population. Seeing a girl in Ugg boots gives the impression that she knows about fashion but comfort is more important, she may have a day ahead of her where shell need to run about a bit going to and fro.

Next time you are out have a look at the shoes the women around you are wearing and see if you can tell what it says about them, its fun!

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Athletic shoes are referred with many names, but it is more commonly referred to as sneakers or running shoes. If you never heard about running shoes, well I think you deserve a hefty smack in the middle of your forehead. Too bad Im not in front of you to do you this favor. Instead, I let me educate you about running shoes.

Running shoes are made of soft and flexible materials, and characteristically have rubber soles. Over the years, certain innovations created various types of running shoes with non-rubber soles but the most basic running shoes always have rubber soles. Why rubber soles? Because rubber soles provide greater traction and has a definitive cushion effect to ease the pounding of heels during running. Furthermore, materials that create running shoes are lightweight and flexible that it would do nothing to hamper ones exertion in running. In fact innovations are constantly developed to improve wearer performance.

The first running shoe had a plimsole sole. This sole is created from the process of melding rubber and cloth together called vulcanization. Of course this shoe type wont hit a penny these days but at the time of its inception, it was a wonderful innovation that allowed ease of movement and comfortable wear. Since these running shoes allow movement without noise the term sneakers came out.

Running shoes took a giant step forward when a British company called J.W. Foster and Sons developed the spiked sole. They integrated it to the running shoe and the spiked running shoes were born. Later on, they also changed their name to Reebok. That was somewhere in 1890.

It was 1925 when a German shoe manufacturer named Adolf Adi Dassler made more innovations to the spiked running shoes. He also tweaked this shoe with other materials, making them lighter still. (I hope you wont have problems guessing the name of the company)

When technology advanced rapidly during the 70s, everything also made a huge step forward. Instead of basic designs in making shoes, manufacturers now involved podiatrists in shoe design. Shoe materials were tweaked even more, further lightening the running shoe.

When Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) was developed in late 1970s it also ushered the best modernization of running shoes to date. This substance provides superb cushioning and absorbs shock even better than rubber.

To date competition amongst shoe manufacturers Nike, Adidas, and Asics is very stiff, with each producing their own line of state-of-the-art shoe products and endorsing popular athletes and celebrities to carry the image. That made running shoes a popular trend in the casual market, especially with young people. More often than not, you will notice a youngster with a pair of running shoes than leather. Effective marketing strategies by shoe manufacturers such as Nike, Reebok, and Adidas are by large responsible for the cultural propagation of running shoes.

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Let’s face it, when it comes to shoes women know exactly what they want. If you can blend premium style with supreme comfort, mix in a portion of high end fashion and then garnish with a few sprigs of value for money, then you have the recipe for a simply stunning range of shoes that will taste as good as they look. Probably.

On an altogether related note, allow me to introduce you to Alegria Shoes. Launched in the good old US of A by a Californian company called PG Lite – no tea jokes please – the company has spent the last ten years developing a range of unrivalled, comfortable and classy shoes with the aim of bringing elegance and contemporary flair to the ever-evolving world of fashion trends.

The key aim with Alegria has always been keeping a firm focus on weight. All their shoes are designed to be super lightweight, which is where the clever stuff comes in. Combining featherweight sole materials with insoles so unflabby an asthmatic gerbil could easily move them with one feeble cough, Alegria have managed to produce a range of shoes so light yet sturdy you really do need to feel them to believe. Add to that a commitment to making all their shoes, clogs and sandals breathable, flexible and softly cushioned and you’re looking at a brand that genuinely sets itself apart from pretty much anything else that’s out there.

Not just elegant and classy, Alegria Shoes are also fun and funky with a massive range of cool, bright, trendy and highly collectable designs that will add a little colour therapy to your life. On top of that, they are certainly the only shoes this writer has ever come across that have been actively designed to make your feet feel “Happy”. Now before you disregard the aforementioned statement as a load of old twoddle let me give you a little more info.

Alegria Shoes, Clogs and Sandals have been designed and developed with a unique sole unit that has a moderate “Rocking” feature built in, producing a rolling motion when walking which has been proven to help tone up your leg muscles and provide an extra burst of energy when you’re out and about each day. Each shoe features its own patented, anatomical removable footbed and has an inbuilt arch-support packed with latex and super-comfy memory foam giving it a truly unique fit that it is as individual as the foot that fits it!

Billy Davies – Footwear Reviewer at Shoes.co.uk

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The world of womens shoes and accessories has been shaken up this year with the impact of the massive new neutrals trend. Spring and summers passion for pale and interesting clothing has extended to footwear, with nude shoes becoming the newest, most sought-after shade.

Whereas black shoes have long been a staple of every womans wardrobe, they now have a new contender in form of nude shoes as they just as versatile as black shoes, if not more so. Whereas black footwear goes with just about everything except for white and pastel colours, nude shoes really do go with everything, making them ideal all year round.

As well as their versatility, women are also falling for nude shoes because of their leg lengthening effect. When worn with bare legs or skin coloured tights they give an unbroken line from the leg down to the foot making the wearer appear taller and slimmer. For the ultimate leg-lengthening look, go for high-heeled court shoes or platform courts with a low front and no ankle strap. However, ballerina pumps, peep toes and sandals will all still be effective.

From cream and peachy tones to pale beige and coffee shades, the neutral/nude colour palette encompasses so many variants that theres a shade to suit all skin tones. Here are just a few of the ways you can work the nude shoes trend:

Feminine with florals
Nude shoes work beautifully with summers fabulous floral prints. Keep the shoes subtle and let the print do the talking, or go for a slightly deeper peach or rose tone to pick out the colour scheme of your outfit. Either way, a neutral colour is perfect for light, bright summer days when black or brown shoes are too dark and you dont want to invest in a bright colour that you wont get your wear out of. Go for pretty little pumps or sandals and you cant go wrong.

Boost bold brights
Matching the colour of your shoes slavishly to the colour of your outfit can be a little old fashioned. Next time youre wearing a bright and beautiful dress, stay away from black shoes or matching bright shoes and go for nude shoes instead. This way all eyes will be on your fabulous dress and if you choose a sky-high platform stiletto your legs will look like they go on forever!

Office chic
If you like making a fashion statement with your footwear but dont want to go overboard for the office with a bright colour, get people talking in the right way with some on-trend neutral coloured shoes. Theyll lend a fresh and on-trend edge to tailored trousers or pencil skirts. Stick to neat court shoes or slingbacks for a smart finish.

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