Women's winter boots - fashion trends

With the onset of the first frost, every woman takes out her favorite winter boots from the closet. Everyone knows that there are never too many shoes, and therefore, if it suddenly seemed to you that it was time to buy a new pair, then it didn’t seem to you. It's time to go shopping, and we will tell you how to choose the perfect model for the 2017-2018 season.

In addition, we have several good arguments in favor of purchasing winter boots:

• In their production, materials more suitable for winter are used, such as denser leather or suede, warm felt and others;
• The inside of winter shoes is necessarily trimmed with natural or artificial fur. This allows you to keep warm even in severe frosts;
• Even in democratic models, the sole is made of anti-slip materials and has a special relief. This is done to protect you from injury in ice;
• Yes, and by themselves, winter boots will be the perfect complement to the seasonal set, no other shoe will cope with this task so successfully.

When choosing a new pair, you should focus on the trends that the new season dictates.In the 2017-2018 season, there are practically no rules, everyone can choose a model to their liking, based on the recommendations of top stylists.

In the new season, designers are insulating boots not only inside, but also outside. All products, from short slippers to high boots, must have a fur insole to provide warmth to the foot.

Many models are decorated with fur. Especially often there is a fur edge, on the top of the product, folds trimmed with fur, and decor from this material.

Often in the collections of brands you can see models in the production of which the designer played with textures, combining fur with leather or suede.

• Classic boots of medium height, approximately to the middle of the calf, have been and remain the invariable favorites of each season. The secret of their popularity is their versatility. This height goes well with almost any outerwear, and also suits women and girls of any height and build;

• Shortened and very short models began to gain popularity for several more seasons in a row, in the near future they are not going to give up their positions. This style is more suitable for a warm winter, but it looks extremely stylish and interesting;

• High models, knee-high, emphasize the slenderness of women's legs. Such shoes look more solemn, perfectly complementing sets for going to theaters, cafes and other outings. High boots with special care should be selected for short girls, otherwise this style can make you even lower visually;

• On a thick sole (tractor, platform). A chunky outsole helps elongate your legs while keeping you confident on the icy winter streets.That is why models on a high solid platform, as well as on a tractor sole, are extremely relevant in winter. Each fashionista can choose for herself which sole she likes more, a discreet high platform, or a daring tractor sole with a steady heel;

• On a heel. In winter, the heel takes on a completely different shape. A hairpin and high heels in winter are appropriate only for shoes for special occasions. For women who do not want to give up their usual high-heeled shoes even in winter, designers have prepared beautiful and practical options. At the peak of popularity, stable block heels, a special chic - colored, transparent or decorated heels. Such shoes will help you look taller, slimmer and emphasize the style of its owner, without creating problems in bad weather;

In the new season, designers offer to choose the style of shoes, focusing on your own taste. Among the favorites were the following styles:

• Military. Rough lace-up boots, reminiscent of the shoes of American soldiers, came into fashion at the same time as the military style. Fashionistas quickly appreciated all the advantages of such shoes and now do not want to give it up, maintaining the popularity of the military style from season to season;

• Sports.High slip-ons, sneakers that smoothly turn into over the knee boots, boots resembling sneakers - this is not the whole list of fashionable shoes prepared by designers for the next season. Comfortable, practical and relevant, sports shoes at the peak of popularity. Moreover, a combination of styles is in fashion, allowing you to wear it with almost any clothing;

• Jockey. High, laconic boots with a small heel, reminiscent of riding shoes, fell in love with the public for their simple but luxurious style. Such shoes, made of high quality leather, look expensive and presentable, decorating any look. Fans of minimalism appreciate the simplicity and lack of unnecessary details in such boots;

• Biker. Cropped coarse boots, decorated with many rivets and straps, appealed not only to young people, but also to older fashionistas. The secret of their popularity is simple, they suit almost everyone, perfectly complementing both romantic and daring looks.

In the new season, we are waiting for a wide selection of decorative elements:

• With spikes. Rough large spikes, or small, very harmless ones, choose the ones you like. Fashion brands decorate almost any model of winter boots with spikes in the new season;

• With ties. Carrying a practical function, or serving solely for decoration, ties are often used in the collections of the new season;

• With ears. Models decorated with a pair of playful ears smoothly move into the new season from the previous one. As soon as they appeared in shop windows, they instantly gained popularity, especially among young people. The lugs give sports shoes a touch of romantic style, which makes it easy and casual to combine them with everyday sets;

• With rhinestones.Placers of multi-colored stones are still in fashion. Ideal decor for an evening pair of shoes, emphasizing the brightness and femininity of the owner;

• With drawings. Geometric patterns and animal prints imitating the skin of a zebra, leopard or python have not left the scene. Fans of bright and extraordinary shoes will definitely appreciate such design ideas.

The collections of the new season are full of contradictions. Designers use both natural simple materials and unusual fabrics for their creations. The most popular will be products made from:

• Natural leather. Smooth, lacquered, with decorative embossing, all types of leather are still one of the main materials for making winter boots;
• Sheepskins. Sheepskin is an excellent material for winter footwear, it is warm and has an attractive appearance. Sheepskin boots in natural shades are especially popular;
• Suede. Shoes made of this material have a more solemn look than leather ones. Suede shoes are warm, but not always practical, which makes them more suitable as a shoe material for formal occasions;
• Nubuck. More practical than suede and more interesting than leather, the material is used by many stylists to create winter shoe collections. Not without nubuck products in the new season. Many brands presented to the public waterproof boots with a pleasant texture in a laconic style;
• Bologna.Synthetic material with water-repellent properties is not the first time used to create boots in sports and military styles;
• Velor. A material that imitates suede, but has a lower cost, is popular with certain segments of buyers. Designers love working with it for its ease of use and scope. In the new season, you will find many unthinkable models made of velor;
• Velvet. According to fashion bloggers and critics, a new wave of popularity of velvet things has come. Everything is made from it, from accessories to underwear and clothing. Of course, fashion shows cannot do without luxurious velvet models. Such shoes are designed for special occasions, but not for everyday wear;
• Felt. Inexpensive and simple material, used for the production of shoes for a long time, did not stand aside this time. Rustic style boots and model boots made of felt look unusual, which is what fashionistas like.

When choosing winter boots, it is important to consider the quality of the model, its suitability for your foot size, body type and style. Here are a few practical tips to help you make the right choice with ease:

• Go to the shoe store in the evening when the leg is slightly swollen. This simple trick will help you not to make a mistake with the size.
• When trying on, use a sock of the thickness that you plan to wear in winter. Be sure to walk around the store wearing boots to make sure the size and last fit you.
• Look for a model for everyday wear in specialized stores. Give preference to natural materials. Check the quality of the seams and zippers.It's good if the store provides a guarantee for their product.
• After you are convinced of the integrity of the seller and the quality of the products, you can start choosing the right model:
• For everyday wear, choose simple styles without unnecessary decor, give preference to classic shades and a sole with a stable heel;
• Owners of high stature and slender legs can not be limited in the choice of models. The dignity of the figure is emphasized by high knee-high boots with a narrow top with high heels;
• If nature has rewarded you with lush hips and not too tall, give preference to straight knee-high boots or simple heeled ankle boots;
• Jockey or paramilitary boots without unnecessary decorations will add height to their owner;
• To balance broad shoulders with a “triangle” figure, boots with a wide top to the middle of the calf will help;
• If you are short or have too lush hips, ditch the over the knee boots in favor of knee-high boots with a graceful steady heel.

You can wear boots with any clothes, but it is important to keep the proportions right and combine wardrobe items. To get started, just follow a few rules for combining boots with other items of clothing.

Outerwear that completely covers shoes visually reduces growth. And the interval between the edge of the coat and the top of the boots visually cuts the legs, shortening them.

For short jackets, choose cropped models of boots in a sporty style. These can be high slip-ons, sneakers, sneakers or even biker-style half boots.

Combine a long coat with high boots or cropped boots in a classic style.Remember that the shorter you are, the shorter the coat and the higher the heel or platform will be.

Combine a long fur coat or sheepskin coat with classic knee-high boots. The modern youth style also allows the combination of a long fur coat with sports boots, but subject to a relaxed fur coat style, often artificial, dyed in bright colors.

A cropped fur coat or sheepskin coat can be combined with any shoes that suit your body type.

Unusual puffy down jackets, just above the knee length, will make a wonderful duet with boots in military style, biker or jockey styles.

The skirt should either cover the top of the boots or be much shorter. Otherwise, extra horizontal lines will shorten the legs.

Combine a pencil skirt with discreet high heeled boots or cropped biker-style boots.

Puffy knee-length tulip skirts will make a set of sports shoes that matches your figure. Feminine lovers can wear them with any heeled shoes.

Midi skirts look best with straight high boots. Tall girls can choose jockey models. Girls of short stature are more suitable for classic models with heels.

With a maxi skirt, you can combine any shoes, depending on the style of the skirt and the whole set as a whole.

For winter, it is more practical to choose skinny trousers and jeans that are easy to tuck into the bootleg. If for some reason you choose straight or flared trousers, they should cover your shoes. Do not try to tuck long flared trousers into tight boots, it looks ugly.

Give preference to narrow boots of medium length or cropped models.The length of the trousers should cover the middle of the heel, for winter models it is allowed to have shorter legs.

Of course, it is better to save yourself the trouble of breaking in new boots. But there are situations when you really liked a pair, but your size is gone, only half a size smaller. Maybe you made a purchase in the morning, and in the evening, when trying on, you found that the new thing is too tight for you. At risk are also those who have a pronounced difference in the size of the left and right feet.

We hasten to reassure you: there are several ways to make shoes bigger. True, most of the advice applies to products made from natural materials. Artificial leather does not lend itself well to external influences, so when buying boots made of leather substitute, approach the choice of size as responsibly as possible.

A few tips to help make shoes bigger:

1. Try to buy a special stretcher in the store. As a rule, various foams and sprays are available for sale for all types of natural materials. Following the instructions, you can easily achieve the desired result.
2. If there is no spray at hand, vodka or an alcohol solution will help you. Moisten the inside of the product with plenty of vodka and put the boot on a thick toe. Wear a pair until the vodka has completely worn off. Repeat if necessary.
3. Suede products can be carried with beer. Repeat the manipulations from the previous example, replacing the vodka with a foamy drink.
4. Wet paper, densely filling the entire space of your shoes, after complete drying, will surprise you with a positive effect.

Using folk methods, do the work carefully so as not to damage the product.Remember that during wear, thick fur will take in, adding about half a size to the product.

The autumn-winter 2017-2018 season will not do without interesting design solutions from fashion brand stylists. We invite you to familiarize yourself with a selection of key areas of fashion designers' collections in order to understand which products to pay attention to first of all:

• Puma uses suede and bologna as the main materials for its collection. The main style of the models is sporty. The brand practically does not use decor, making models more interesting by combining textures and shades. You can find products made using the technique of color blocks;
• Barkito presents sports models made of bologna and rubber. All boots of the brand have a stable sole made of polymer materials. Bright juicy colors serve as decoration;
• Unichel. Referring us to the classics and simplicity, the brand's designers never cease to delight us with interesting color schemes and decor. Models decorated with rivets and fringes, as well as a mixture of colors and textures, are Unichel's main feature in the new season;
• Adidas introduces the Warm Comfort Boot, designed with winter footwear in mind. Warm materials, a variety of colors and a decorative ribbon that serves as protection from the wind are the main features of this collection;
• Respect has a well-established reputation as a brand offering both comfortable boots for everyday wear and unusually beautiful designer models. The brand will surprise us with a variety of colors and soles, as well as unexpected, discreet decorations that transform model boots for special occasions;
• Lassie specializes primarily in children's shoes.A distinctive feature of the products is a comfortable clasp that serves as a decor and bright colors. All shoes of the brand are made of high quality materials and have a comfortable sole.

We invite you to be inspired by fresh ideas from the catwalks and streets of different cities to create your own unique sets.

Boots in jockey style will complement your every outfit. Wear them with jeans, dresses or jodhpurs for a stylish look.

Designers offer to combine voluminous fur boots with fur jackets and cropped coats, as well as with tight trousers or leggings.

Tall brown wedge boots of an unusual design will make a great set for a faux fur coat or a medium-length coat in leopard colors.

Pair with a parka and classic jeans for a mid-length, fur-decorated boot for a perfect everyday look.

Choose sports-style boots, a warm down jacket and a voluminous scarf for long walks in a snow-covered city.

A classic fur coat in a delicate shade and a dress with an ethnic pattern require high brown boots in addition. Get a set for walks on the weekend or a date.