Size
No. 1 The first rule when choosing boots is that your feet should be comfortable!
Shoes should not be tight, not only because otherwise your feet will hurt and get tired, but also to keep you warm. Even the warmest boots will not keep you warm in cold weather if they are too tight for you.
The size that we are all used to taking into account when choosing boots, that is, the length from the tip of the big toe to the heel, is not everything. Our feet are three-dimensional, and besides the length of the foot, which is indicated by the size, there is also fullness and instep that cannot be ignored when choosing boots.
No. 2 If the shoes fit your size, but still feel too tight, don’t go up a size. Look for another model.
The fullness of the foot is the fascicular line that runs around the foot along the prominent bones of the big toe and little toe. If the foot is too full, the foot in the boot will run forward; if it is too full, the shoe will quickly “trample”.
No. 3 Buying shoes in the morning is not entirely correct. By evening, your feet swell a little, so your boots may be a little narrow. The best time to come to the store is after lunch.
Pipe Boots
A characteristic detail of this model is the same width of the boot from the ankle to the top. Since these boots are made without fasteners, the shaft must be wide enough. High-quality “pipes” made of soft leather are very easy to put on.
How to choose
Here we pay attention to the heel, it should not be high, maximum 7 cm, otherwise it will look deliberately sexy. The shape of the heel in this case is unimportant; it can be thin or wide and stable. It all depends on your wardrobe.
Calipso boots, RUB 8,390.
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What to wear with
Boots go best with leather items. These can be dresses, skirts, trousers of various styles, but tight-fitting ones are preferable. The option looks great with clothes that have prints. A stripe or checkered pattern in clothing will make the combination especially successful. In principle, everything can be combined with the shoe option, except for the godet skirt. The length of the dress or skirt should overlap the beginning of the boot top.
Hiking boots
Rather than basic or trendy shoes, but a global must-have. The most comfortable shoes for winter this year. Practical, with a comfortable protector and very fashionable. The 80's and 90's inspired aesthetic is still at the top of its game this season with grunge style. These boots are perfect for him!
How to choose
Of course, we pay attention to quality and convenience. Considering the popularity of these shoes, there are a great many offers from different brands, and the choice depends only on the amount you are willing to spend on these shoes.
Moncler boots, RUB 29,735.
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What to wear with
The boots are incredibly warm, comfortable, stylish and absolutely essential if you regularly take long walks. We wear these boots with absolutely any type of trousers. Wearing them with skirts, of course, is problematic. As for outerwear, they are best combined with padded jackets or down jackets.
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Heel
When choosing boots, first of all, you need to consider what heel you are willing to wear in the cold season, when it is dark and slippery outside most of the day (we are not just talking about snow and ice, it is also very easy to slip on fallen wet leaves). Of course, high heels make your legs longer, and make you slimmer and taller, but do not forget that walking in high heels is harmful, and even dangerous in winter.
No. 4 It is not recommended to walk in high heels for more than 3-4 hours a day.
But it’s not just high heels that can get your feet tired. Flat soles can also cause foot deformation and discomfort, which is why flat-soled boots require arch support.
The best option is boots with a small, stable heel, in which your feet will get tired less than when walking on flat soles and certainly much less than on stilettos and high heels.
Are they suitable or not?
Before you move on to creating stylish looks, you should decide on the beach whether this shoe model is right for you. Tube boots can hardly be called a universal option that suits everyone without exception.
Such shoes will not look good on girls with too thin legs. In this case, there will be a dissonance between the type of figure and the wide top of the boots.
Interesting! There is one trick that allows you to find an exception to this rule. To prevent your legs from appearing so skinny, you should pair these boots with a fluffy, mini-length bell- or trapeze-style skirt.
Tube boots are not recommended for overweight women, because the unusual style visually makes the lower leg wider.
But there are girls for whom a fashionable style of boots is exactly what the stylist ordered! We mean those with a pear or hourglass figure with slender legs. If necessary, such shoes will skillfully shift the emphasis from heavy hips and balance the silhouette.
A fashionable novelty in the world of shoes is also suitable for girls with a slender, athletic figure. Legs with moderate fullness are not a contraindication for stylish pipes.
Tubes with heels are a real godsend for short fashionistas, because they visually elongate the silhouette and lengthen the lower leg. But if a girl with short stature is overweight, such shoes will play a cruel joke on her. Models without heels, in turn, suit only tall and slender fashionistas.
Material
When choosing boots, the material plays a very important role, and not only the material from which the top of the boot is made is important, but also the lining. Genuine leather and suede have the property of stretching during wear and thus “adjusting” to your foot. Feet swell in the evening, and the leather on the boots naturally stretches, thus maintaining the necessary fullness of the shoes.
No. 5 When choosing boots made of suede, keep in mind that it wears out quickly, so new boots should fit your feet tightly. The same applies to shoes with fur - the fur will melt in a few days, and additional space will be created in the boot.
Basic Stretching Techniques
The easiest way is to contact the studio. But you can also solve the problem yourself at home. However, you can only cope with boots made of genuine leather.
Using a hair dryer
To start, you should put a pair of high socks on your feet. Then winter leather boots are put on. Afterwards, point the hairdryer at the shoes and turn it on. Warm air should heat the product within 30 seconds.
Due to the action of warm air, the skin will become softer. All that remains is to stretch it with your hands. Then wait until the boot cools down.
Then you have to take off your socks and put your boots back on. The procedure with a hairdryer is repeated several times. Then it will be possible to achieve significant results.
Freezing and defrosting
This method works very well. Boots should be placed in the freezer, after filling them with bags of water. It is recommended to take special bags for freezing food.
The packages must be large. In the freezer, the water will freeze and expand. Then they take out the products and wait for the ice to melt. All that remains is to remove the packages.
Applications of castor oil
How to wear shoes? Castor oil perfectly softens the skin. It is heated and then applied to the boot. Afterwards you need to put on socks and shoes and walk around in them for 3 hours.
Afterwards the shoes are coated with oil again. All you have to do is put on your socks and walk around in your boots for half an hour. Then the effect will be noticeable.
Special sprays
You can purchase a spray for stretching leather products at a shoe store. The instructions will tell you how to use it. But you should act carefully.
To prevent skin lightening at home, first apply the product to the inside of your shoes. If everything is fine, you can act.
Full calves
If you have full calves, you might want to ditch the high boots altogether and opt for boots, ankle boots, or ankle boots. They, in turn, are best worn with trousers or jeans, and if you wear knee-high boots, the skirt should cover the shin of the boot so that your bare legs are not visible.
No. 6 With a full calf, it is recommended to choose formal shoes without additional details made of elastic leather and suede. It is better to avoid mid-calf boots and high boots.
Jockey boots
This is a type of boot with a very wide top and a completely flat sole.
How to choose
The most important rule is that they must be made of hard leather, natural or artificial, the main thing is that it must keep its shape. No need to buy suede shoes.
Boots should fit loosely on the foot and should not be tight in any way. There must be free space between the leg and the boot, then they will look truly trendy.
Happy Family boots, RUB 4,320.
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What to wear with
These boots can be worn with dresses, but they look best with skinny jeans or straight trousers tucked in for a fresh and interesting look.
Fur loafers
For the second season in a row, unusual fur loafers are in trend. Of course, these are weekend shoes for relaxed looks.
How to choose
Winter or demi-season loafers are made of leather or suede and insulated with fur from the inside. In addition, they can have different fur elements on top, for example, pompoms. In cold weather, be sure to wear socks with loafers.
Boots 12Storeez, RUB 12,790.
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What to wear with
Pairs perfectly with cashmere or knitted suits. And of course, if you complement the look with a straight-cut coat or coat-robe in the color of your shoes, you will get an incredibly stylish and warm option.
Author: Daria Kokorikova
Uncle boots
This model can be called a “little black dress”, but only from the world of shoes. Perhaps there are not many models that would be considered as universal and appropriate in any situation. But it is the ankle boots that are the magic pair that everyone should have. They are comfortable and wearable, stylish and beautiful.
How to choose
Depending on the trends of a particular season, materials, colors and features of fittings may change. To create a more feminine look, the heel can be higher, and for a basic look, a short and slightly sporty pair of ankle boots made of genuine leather would be an excellent option.
Boots Zara, RUB 4,999.
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What to wear with
Shoes that go well with any top or bottom. The most important advice: if you choose boots with insulation, make sure that it is not too massive in order to preserve femininity.
If you wear this model with trousers or cropped jeans, be sure to ensure that the boot fits under the legs. If we wear these boots with a dress or skirts, then choose tights that match the color of the boots.
Daria Kokorikova
stylist-image maker
This shoe option is ideal for those women who consider their legs not attractive enough and have a complex because their ankles and calves are too wide. The model allows you to hide imperfections and visually reduce the size of the legs. For those with graceful legs, boots of this specific standard help them look even more attractive.
