Printed shoes, brogues: The footwear that will rule 2019
The total size of online footwear market in India is pegged at Rs 6,300 crore.
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By Rishi Vasudev
"You can never have too many shoes" is a line most women, and men too, swear by. Every fashionista's guilty pleasure, shoes form an important part of one's look, and are a great way to add character to any ensemble.
The total size of online footwear market in India is pegged at Rs 6300 crore, out of which, Rs 850 crore is spent on women's shoes and Rs 5,450 crore on men's footwear.
The online footwear market is expected to grow by 30 per cent in the 2019-2020 financial year. The New Year will also see new trends take over, as a few old ones continue to grow.
Chunky Soles A tricky trend to pull-off, but ruling nonetheless, shoes with big soles are great way to make a statement. You can pair shoes in solid colours with almost any outfit, and white shoes will continue to be an all-time-favourite. For fitness enthusiasts, trainers with thick soles will ensure you make a mark at the gym.
Plain black or brown shoes are so passé! This year will be all about printed shoes. Match them with your ensemble, or opt for bold prints to add to a plain outfit. Stylish espadrilles for men and women with animal prints, florals, checkered and dotted patterns will be all the rage.
Brogues Brogues are making a comeback, and 2019 will see the best styles for men and women. Full brogues, half brogues (perforated toe cap, but no wings), black/brown with floral designs, or even brogues with heels, these are the shoes to watch out this year.
- The author is Vice President, Flipkart.
Attention, Men! Here's The Ultimate Shoe-Care Guide This Summer
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Taking care of your leather and suede shoes can get cumbersome. It is extremely important to invest in good shoe-care products like brush, spray, polish, etc. to increase the life of your footwear.
Synthetics/vegan options (also called as suede) are best for summer season as they are naturally water-resistant, light and absorb sweat. Shop for natural materials such as faux leather, cotton or canvas more than synthetic uppers. These fabrics help your feet breathe easy and stay comfortable in the summer heat.
Here are some vauable tips from Ayush Diwan Khurana, founder and designer of Modello Domani, Prem Dewan, Retail Head at OSL Luxury Collections Corneliani, and Saggar Mehra, Creative Director at Sunil Mehra.
Taking care of your leather and suede shoes can get cumbersome. It is extremely important to invest in good shoe-care products like brush, spray, polish, etc. to increase the life of your footwear.
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The dust, dirt or dry stains on suedes can be removed using suede erasers that are designed especially for this particular type of leather. Use cornstarch to diminish oil stains on suedes. Don't worry if the eraser crumbles and the fragments accumulate in the suede.
The dust, dirt or dry stains on suedes can be removed using suede erasers that are designed especially for this particular type of leather. Use cornstarch to diminish oil stains on suedes. Don't worr..
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Never use wired brush. Instead, buy suede brushes designed and made using soft bristles that will not rip the shoe hair. Don't ever try using shoe polishes on suede. A good quality suede polish should be used instead.
Never use wired brush. Instead, buy suede brushes designed and made using soft bristles that will not rip the shoe hair. Don't ever try using shoe polishes on suede. A good quality suede polish shoul..
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These generally come in spray form and protects your shoes from water and any other greasy stains. The formula contains a special polymer which produces an invisible protective shield and thereby ensures that your suede lasts longer.
These generally come in spray form and protects your shoes from water and any other greasy stains. The formula contains a special polymer which produces an invisible protective shield and thereby ens..
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Cleaning, polishing and conditioning the leather shoe regularly with high quality cleaners, polishes and sprays is recommended. It is recommended to use non-silicone shoe spray to prevent the shoe colour from changing.
Cleaning, polishing and conditioning the leather shoe regularly with high quality cleaners, polishes and sprays is recommended. It is recommended to use non-silicone shoe spray to prevent the shoe co..
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Using cleansers with silicon will help to retain the shine of the patent leather shoe.
Using cleansers with silicon will help to retain the shine of the patent leather shoe.
It is recommended to use a shoe horn while wearing the shoe as it helps in protecting the back shape of the shoe, thereby maintaining its shape and extending the shoe life.
It is recommended to use a shoe horn while wearing the shoe as it helps in protecting the back shape of the shoe, thereby maintaining its shape and extending the shoe life.
It is highly recommended to use a shoe tree as it helps in absorbing the moisture and also helps in maintaining the shape of the shoe. A wooden shoe tree made out of cedar wood will help in moisture absorption and extending the shoe life.
It is highly recommended to use a shoe tree as it helps in absorbing the moisture and also helps in maintaining the shape of the shoe. A wooden shoe tree made out of cedar wood will help in moisture ..
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Moisture can ruin any footwear. It is important to make sure to keep your leathers and suedes protected with a water-resistant coating available with many vendors online. Moreover, remove your insoles and swap them with cedar insoles to ensure your footwear doesn't stink because of the sweat from the bottom of your feet.
Moisture can ruin any footwear. It is important to make sure to keep your leathers and suedes protected with a water-resistant coating available with many vendors online. Moreover, remove your insole..
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