Very comfortable and light shoes today are moccasins. For their production, leather, leatherette or suede are used. After reading this article, you will find out what they are, why both women's and men's moccasins are popular today, what to wear these shoes with and how to make your look modern and attractive.
From the history of creation
It is believed that moccasins gained their popularity thanks to the North American Indians. At that time, the main material from which these shoes were sewn was leather. Later, Europeans improved moccasins and began to use coarser rawhide for the sole, which helped protect the feet from damage by stones or thorns. The winter version of this shoe was made from skins with wool.
Moccasins owe their current popularity to Senor Mostile. In the 60s, he created a rubber sole for this shoe, and later it became indispensable for car enthusiasts. The sole of modern moccasins can be rubber, leather or rubber. For some modelscharacterized by a small heel. And a mandatory element of this shoe is a tongue surrounded by a seam.
Often it is decorated with fringe, tassels or jumpers. Some moccasins have laces to help the shoe fit more snugly.
Men's moccasins. What to wear?
Men's loafers are considered stylish, fashionable and at the same time comfortable shoes.
Unlike sports and dress shoes that don't go with every style, they're perfect for walking in the park or working in the office. What are men's moccasins? What to wear with these shoes to stay stylish and attractive? To do this, remember a few simple rules.
1) Loafers are informal shoes. Therefore, they should not be worn under a classic suit, tuxedo or tailcoat. If you still wear moccasins under a formal office suit, choose shoes in discreet colors.
2) If you're wearing beach shorts, sweatpants, or joggers, moccasins are best avoided. The same goes for hoodies.
3) Moccasins are made for the warm season. Therefore, the combination of warm clothes and moccasins is highly undesirable.
4) Moccasins are perfect for jeans and linen pants. And if you roll up your jeans to reveal the ankle area, you can add even more elegance to your look.
5) Lovers of cropped trousers and denim shorts can safely wear these shoes.
6) Malethe moccasin variant should be worn without socks, especially with shorts and cropped trousers. As for the latter, if the option without socks seems unacceptable to you, get short socks. But do not forget that this item of clothing should not be visible, and the color of the socks should be matched to the color of the trousers.
Moccasins for women. What to wear?
Women's loafers are also very popular. They are suitable for both trousers and skirts of a sporty style. These shoes are usually worn in summer, although dry autumn weather is also considered favorable for wearing moccasins (but only when you wear a denim jacket or windbreaker, but by no means a coat). These shoes pair perfectly with skinny jeans or breeches. They are also suitable for tracksuits, culottes and long skirts. Moccasins look elegant with summer sundresses. Classic trousers can be combined with such shoes if you wear a men's shirt. What does not go well with moccasins is leggings and leggings. But a short flared skirt in combination with such shoes is a win-win option. The image is perfectly complemented by a short denim or leather jacket, vest or turtleneck.
As you can see, moccasins can be worn with almost any outfit. At the same time, models of bright colors can become the highlight of your image: blue, yellow, red moccasins. What to wear with such shoes? It all depends on what style of shoes you prefer: classic or semi-sports. Blue shoes are usually matched with sportswear, although red looks much more interesting.
And if you wear red jeans or cotton trousers and a top in a contrasting color, you will look stylish and fashionable.
Now you know that the most popular shoes this season are women's and men's moccasins. What to wear moccasins with and what colors to combine is up to you.
