You have a whole world of shoes stretched out in front of you, from chic wedges to Croc sandals. But your shoe collection isn't complete until you're got a great pair of lace up sneakers. Because let's face it, sneakers are a wardrobe staple and laces have a certain flair that's lacking in Velcro.
Function
Lace ups are better for exercising than slipSneakers'>Women's Sneaker Guide has more specific information, below are some sneaker basics.
* Running Shoes: Look for support and shock absorption, especially if you have high arches.
* Shape Ups: Get a lower body workout while simply walking around. Shape ups take time to get used to, and have limited motion control, but if you can get past that, your legs will thank you.
* Crosstrainers have you covered.
* Canvas Shoes or Plimsolls: Great for basketball and skateboarding or just walking around. They may require additional arch support or inserts for full comfort. Keds and Converse are the most common brands, with high tops being a popular option.
Lace Up Style
Of course, you could pick a functional sneaker mule and be done with it. Unless your feet have special comfort needs however, most non-lace up sneakers simply aren't worth it. They're not as attractive as a proper sneaker or a proper shoe and they tend to fall apart with strenuous use. And sneakers with high heels are more suited to music videos or watching from the sidelines than actual excise. Lace ups are a classic sneaker style; they not only look good, but they're suited to their task, whether your working out or just hanging around.
