Built-In Heel Sneaker

Sneakers (sneakers, in Portuguese) are present in women's clothing, either to match the daily looks or to practice sports. However, this season, the sneaker gets a new format and, repurposed, the title of fever trend in the fashion world, adhered by many celebrities and fashionistas.

The most tuned in began to adopt it. Beyoncé used the model in her clip "Love On Top". Celebrities like Anne Hathaway and a good deal of Victoria's Secret Angels, such as Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes, combined skinny pants with sneakers.


More recently, however, Kate Bosworth, a personal style reference, combined her wedge sneaker with a long pleated skirt model.

However, sneakers invaded the fashion market as a must have element through Isabel Marant, a French designer who, for her spring / summer 2012 collection, introduced the wedge snekaer in her show.

A stripped and velvety sneaker model with exaggerated tongues, vibrant or monochromatic colors and a medium-length upper in the Bekket versions with velcro, Bobby and Betty, both with laces. The difference, however, is a card up the sleeve for younger women who want to? Grow up? a few centimeters. The model has a built-in platform of approximately seven centimeters.


Initially wary of fashion eyes, Isabel Marant's wedge sneakers began to inspire other brands. Leather or suede, with many colors or sober, are present in the collections of the season of major brands, such as the young Marc by Marc Jacobs, spring / summer 2012.

In Brazil, Juliana Jabour introduced the model in her winter show 2012 and more, the Brazilian shoe brand Schutz, also invested in this idea, with the Sneaker City collection, of closer colors, velvety models and adorned with small studs. Just like Arezzo and its velcro sneakers, velvety and obvious platforms.

However, designer Jeremy Scott, darling of Lady Gaga, Karl Lagerfeld, Katy Perry, and Rihanna, created for the Adidas brand spring / summer 2012, unusual and eccentric, themed, Swarovski-studded sneakers with wings and similar models. to stuffed animals.


How to use wedge sneakers

The wedge sneaker model is a good choice for women who opt for more stripped down productions and do not wear heels and sneakers. To adhere to the model, be aware that the rule for wearing it is similar to that of boots and boots: to give the impression of longer legs, wear dark pants or sneakers. Soon, leather pants or waxed add to the look sophistication.

With its built-in heel, the model itself gives the impression of stretching the silhouette. The ideal is to wear them with tights to counterbalance the wide and fluffy size of the sneakers. However, many girls opt for micro shorts, skirts and dresses. Choose casual and urban pieces, and to make the look easier, first select the sneakers to wear, so look for the ideal piece and accessory.

Velvet Wedge Sneaker from Arezzo.

Velvet and studded sneaker Wedge from Schutz.

Model with Swarovski crystals by designer Jeremy Scott for the Adidas brand.

Marc leather model by Marc Jacobs.

Colorful Wedge Sneaker, Isabel Marant.

Monochrome Wedge Sneaker, Isabel Marant.

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