The best sneakers and winter boots: A choice of stylists
Sneakers have long ceased to be associated only with warm and dry weather: major brands tirelessly use the latest technologies in shoe design, thanks to which it does not let moisture in, tolerably warms and can very well replace winter boots. We asked sniker experts, buyers and stylists to recommend a couple for the cold season.
Text: Anya Krotikova
Nike ACG Ruckel Ridge
10 790 rub.
Daniel Lezov
author of the telegram channel "About sneakers"
The name of the division Nike ACG stands for All Conditions Gear - they produce equipment for active life in harsh conditions. Sneakers are crammed with different technologies that keep your feet warm, reduce the load on your feet and give you good grip. The cutest colors Clay Green and Gunsmoke combine calm colors with bright elements - this is the classic style of the 90s for the ACG series. The first coloring can still be found in stores, and the second, which came out a little earlier, for sane money is sold on StockX or eBay.
The north face dellan mid
10 190 rub.
Dasha Petrova
Ostrov store buyer
Outdoor brands continue to gain popularity among residents of megalopolises - we call this trend "city outdoor". Therefore, when choosing a model for the upcoming season, I looked at suitable silhouettes not from sports brands, but from the leaders of the outdoor segment.
Like the iconic The North Face Back-To-Berkeley model, the Dellan Mid is made based on trekking shoes, but its silhouette is close to snicker-outs. These shoes will last more than one season and will definitely warm in winter. At the same time, they allow the foot to breathe: the neoprene technology and insole with antimicrobial impregnation are responsible for this. One of the important criteria when choosing shoes for the winter is “friendship” with ice. The North Face, for example, collaborates with the Italians Vibram, the leader among the manufacturers of soles of various types.
When creating this model, The North Face abandoned the use of natural materials - this may be to the liking of those who avoid products of animal origin, and simplify the care of footwear during the period when reagents are scattered on the street.
Air Jordan III RETRO
13 490 rub.
Christina Fokidi
founder of the female community SoleDepot
This year, a miracle happened: Jordan began to produce sneakers in the women's dimensional grid - before the girls with a foot size of 35-38 had to choose the model of the teenage line.
The “third license plates” can easily be taken for the winter: they are high, so there will be no blowing and falling asleep in them. The sole itself is not white-boiled, so it will not get very dirty (although for many people bright shoes for the winter are in the order of things). The front and back are made of a smooth material that is easy to clean. The top can be treated with a special impregnation - and then nothing will happen to sneakers at all. If the synthetic top scares - this model is also available in the skin.
Arc'teryx Bora Mid GTX
€260
Kirill Astrakhantsev
editor of the online journal SLOWW
Arc'teryx is famous for its minimalist design: their shoes are the case when modern technologies work for the benefit of aesthetics. Their model Bora 2 significantly stands out from the rest of the shoes for tracking - despite the original purpose, it is perfect for the city. The pair is equipped with an internal shoe with Gore-Tex stretch membrane, which will protect against moisture, thanks to this design, the foot will be cozy and comfortable. In the case of extreme cold, wear such boots with warm socks. In Bora 2, you can safely go out of town - this shoe is quite suitable for hiking.
Seamless top and additional functional elements look progressive, but not deliberate - the design of the model is well balanced. Bora 2 will be interesting to look like with everyday clothes and very fashionable - I can imagine them, for example, complete with Undercover items from the collection inspired by Kubrick's Space Odyssey, Cav Empt brand models or Prada Linea Rossa line.
adidas sambarose
7590 rub.
Alina Koroleva
Kixbox store buyer
Sambarose is a new silhouette of women's sneakers, created on the basis of the classic adidas Originals Samba model. The top is made of genuine leather, stylized as a snake. A three-centimeter platform sole made of rubber will keep your feet warm even in the cold season.
Converse x JW Anderson Chuck Taylor 70 Grid
10 000 rub.
Jeanne Doroftey
stylist "KM20"
Imagine a hybrid shoe and boots that can be worn in winter. Such a pair appeared in the last collaboration of designer Jonathan Anderson and Converse. Classic Chuck Taylor All Star 70 sneakers are made of felted wool and warm the foot by five points. Of course, it is better not to get into deep snowdrifts in such shoes, but it is definitely possible to move around the city in these sneakers comfortably. If you don’t like the idea of a boot in winter, you can always make a choice in favor of the good old Ozweego. This model from the adidas and Raf Simons collaboration has been tested by time and Moscow winters - the first Ozweego were released in 2013. Leather in combination with textiles, tight lacing, high sole - what you need in a moderately cold season.
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