What to call autumn ankle-length shoes, ankle boots or boots? This question can be found both on fashionista forums and on housewives forums. Let's try to figure it out and find the fundamental differences between these two types.
Boot characteristics
Boots are perhaps the oldest leather footwear for wet weather. First of all, they were created as a shortened version of boots. They are often comfortable everyday shoes; often women's models are no different from men's.
As a rule, these shoes reach above the ankle; there may be models up to mid-calf. Boots can be flat or have a low, stable heel. They are convenient for hiking, going on a picnic, hiking or out of town.
In addition, the last itself is designed so that the foot is comfortable and does not rub or sting anywhere.
Boots can be found:
- tourist;
- skiing;
- army (berets);
- sports;
- mountaineering;
- police;
- etc.
Ankle boots don’t exist like that, these are exclusively women’s shoes.
Characteristics of ankle boots
The word “ankle boots” itself appeared in the vocabulary of fashionistas quite recently. At first, this term was used to refer to all autumn shoes with thick soles and high heels, including the well-known “Louboutins”. Initially, they were intended for fashion shows, trips to restaurants or festive events. In no way should ankle boots be considered work shoes, they can only be used for everyday wear.
Naturally, no men's ankle boots exist in nature. Subsequently, the design began to change, deliberately rough lines appeared, an abundance of buckles and fasteners appeared, and the upper edge rose to the ankle and higher. And now it is quite difficult to distinguish ankle boots from boots with the naked eye.
Obvious differences
Let's consider the criteria that will help fashionistas identify the shoes they are wearing on their feet.
Boots:
- Always closed from the toe and heel, inserts of mesh or material are allowed.
- The last is comfortable, providing maximum comfort during long walks.
- The heel, as a rule, is low, thick, stable, and is sometimes supplemented with the same sole to protect it from moisture and cold ground.
Ankle boots:
- They can be closed and have cutouts in the toe or heel.
- The last is similar to the last of a shoe. Not intended for hiking conditions and long walks.
- The heels are high, can be either thin or thick, and are often complemented by a wedge heel or replaced with a platform.
Opinions from different sites on the criteria for distinguishing between boots and ankle boots are completely different:
- “The only difference is the height of the heel,” says Wikipedia.
- “There is no difference, just one name is fashionable, the second is familiar. But we are talking about the same shoes,” writes UWOMEN.RU.
- “The boots are taller, their design is somewhat rough, more like a man’s,” say sales consultants at shoe stores.
- “Ankle boots are shoes for true fashionistas; they cannot be casual or work,” fashion blogs unanimously say.
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