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Trends in women's sneakers indicate they've come a long way from their roots as the 'quiet soled shoe.'
Women's sneakers are the 'not-necessarily-athletic' shoe. Though many companies still produce traditional women's sneakers, there's a strong movement toward more adventuresome and fashionable designs. Designers in the women's sneaker world are thinking outside the traditional shoe box.
Rockers
MBT, Skechers, Cogent and Easy Spirit are a few houses utilizing rocking technology in their women's sneakers. Rocking is said to incorporate leg and core muscle exercise into walking in a pair of women's sneakers. Just tool around town in these women's sneakers, do a few simple exercises, and BAM! you've got yourself a whole workout and you didn't even have to join a gym! As this trend in women's sneakers gains momentum, more manufacturers are cropping up with trendier designs and styles. Rocking women's sneakers may take a little getting used to, but positive feedback and plausible health benefits indicate it may be well worth the awkward stage.
Bungee, Stretch & Slip-Ons
Slip-on women's sneakers are made possible by an 'in a jiffy' closure including bungee laces, velcro straps, elastic bands and stretch fabrics. Adopted from outerwear technology, bungee laced women's sneakers make for a simplified, consistent fit without ever having to worry about tripping over your laces.' Available in an assortment of styles by makers like SoftWalk, Privio, Rocket Dog and Easy Spirit, slip-on women's sneakers make casual chic look easy.
Convertible Slip-Ons?
There's a unique slip-on women's sneaker by Patagonia on the market. Part of their 2-in-1 convertible line of shoes, the 'Pita and Hummus Sneaker' is an indoor/outdoor women's sneaker. The outsole and innersole separate, enabling the wearer of these insightful women's sneakers to leave the sneaker's outsole at the door and step inside with unsoiled shoes. Talk about leaving your baggage at the door!
How High-Tops
Fashionable footwear is reaching new heights in women's sneakers. You read that right, High-Tops and Xtra High-Tops are a women's sneaker trend on the rise. From old school high-top guru Converse, comes The Chuck Taylor 'Specialty X-Hi' with optional fold down styling (custom ordering available). Apple Bottoms has an even higher high-top women's sneaker, with a 10' shaft and exterior panels sporting graffiti and tattoo designs. For the women's sneaker enthusiast looking for a cold weather option, check out See By Chloe 'Shearling Lined Sneakers.' These women's sneakers are a hybrid high-top sneaker/moccasin/boot with a collar that folds down. High end designers like L.A.M.B. and Prada are also stepping up with high style high-top women's sneakers. Talk about high fashion!
Responsible Sneakers
Today's women's sneakers are in a whole new orbit of design. Eco- and animal-friendly women's sneakers made from recycled and high durability materials are one of the major trends in women's sneakers. Well designed women's sneakers prove recycled plastic, car tires and hemp needn't look slap dash! Not only are these women's sneakers good news for the planet, they're also emerging in fashion forward designs. Terrasoles, Simple, The North Face, Keen and Patagonia are a few of the manufacturers investing in environmentally friendly production and design while making strides in style.
Today's trends in women's sneakers offer outgoing options in fun footwear for all ages. Whether you're looking for something simple or looking to make a bold statement, there's a pair of women's sneakers waiting to rock your world!