Women Shoes
Women
shoes have become an excellent mode of expressing their newfound
freedom. Shoes are no longer looked upon as bare necessities. Fashion
shoes are available for almost any and every occasion. Women are
experimenting with emerging trends in the different styles of shoes that
are available, like shoes trimmed with fur, shoes with animal prints,
velvet shoes, metallics etc.
Women fashion shoes are an interesting blend of style and comfort.
These shoes can be classified into the following:
Women Dress Shoes
Women Dress Shoes
Dress shoes lend elegance to a woman's
outfit. Women prefer wearing them with formal clothing. Dress shoes are
available for all occasions like parties, festivals, workplace etc.
Dress shoes are available in a variety of colors, styles, and designs.
They usually have moderate heels (1" - 2.5") or high heels
(above 2.5"). Dress shoes are made from various materials, like
leather, suede, synthetic and fur. Dress shoes are also known as formal
shoes. The list below denotes the types of dress shoes.
- Ankle Strap Shoes, as the name suggests, are
shoes with straps at the ankle. The straps not only help keep these
high-heeled shoes in place, it also adds an elegant look to the
wearer's feet.
- T-Straps are high-heeled shoes which have a
vertical strap that starts from the toe area, and moves on to link
the ankle/heel areas. T-straps are also available with moderate
heels.
- Pumps are high-heeled shoes which require the
feet to be slipped into. The sides and toes in such shoes are
usually covered. Pumps have no straps in them.
- Open-Toed Shoes/Peep Toe Shoes, as the name
suggests, are shoes where the front portion is cut away so as to
allow the wearer's toes to peep through.
Women Casual Shoes
Women Casual Shoes
Casual shoes are designed to be worn to
informal occasions, but sometimes their look and feel tempts women to
wear these comfortable shoes to formal occasions as well. Casual shoes
are available in the following styles.
- Flats are Casual Shoes without heels. They are
cushioned for extra comfort, and are ideal for women who suffer from
complain of backaches which will only aggravate if they wear
high-heeled shoes.
- Loafers are shoes which have no heels, no
straps, and no shoelaces. They are slip-ons which can also be teamed
with formal clothing.
- Slingback Shoes are available with or without
heels. These shoes have straps to wrap around the heel areas. Women
sling these casual shoes behind the shoulders when they are not
wearing them!
- Mules are casual shoes which do not cover the
heel areas. These shoes cover the toes, and are comfortable to slip
your feet into.
Women Athletic Shoes
Women Athletic Shoes
Athletic shoes make for useful wear in
the gym, while running/walking, and playing games that demand a
substantial amount of physical exertion. However, these shoes are also
an instant favorite with women who belong to the younger generation. The
most common types of athletic shoes are listed below.
- Sneakers are also known as tennis shoes. These
shoes have soft rubber soles, and are made of canvas. These shoes
are available with or without shoelaces.
- Gym Shoes are available in many colors and
designs, depending on the manufacturer. These shoes are supposed to
be worn during workouts at the gym.
- Pool Shoes/Poolside Shoes are for use outside
swimming pools. They do not cover the back or sides of the feet, and
have anti-slip soles.
- Running Shoes are used by women to run/walk.
These shoes have cushioned insoles which provide for long hours of
comfort wear while ensuring fitness.