Cheap Name Brand Shoes, Go Comfy – Get A Pair of Skimmers!
Skimmers or the casual ballerina flats, are slowly replacing flip flops as the staple everyday footwear of a lot of women nowadays. The traditional ballet flats are inspired by ballet slippers, having a flat heel, closed toe, slipper-like construction, and are typically low cut, thus, showing a lot of the top of the foot. The traditional type is usually dressy, such as those worn by Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis back in the 1960’s. The casual type is sometimes called “skimmers,” which is somewhat similar to low cut sneakers but having a slip-on or Mary Jane design. These shoes are usually made of canvas, which can either be plain or adorned with cute and funky designs.
Offering more coverage and support than the flip flops, skimmers are becoming increasingly popular among cheap name brand shoes at present not only because it is light and comfy, but because it gives a look that is more “put-together” than the overly casual flip flops at a very affordable price.
Keds, the original sneakers – classic canvas shoe with rubber soles, offers a wide array of skimmers with different models. Aside from the flat skimmers, they also have the wedge-type which has a 3-inch heel. The wedge type offers a fresh alternative to the usual skimmers, gives a more sophisticated look, and spice up any causal outfit. One of the cheapest Keds skimmers out in the market is the Keds Ahoy flats with a price ranging from $13 to $23. It has a stripe canvas upper with a fishnet overlay, a padded footbed which supplies lightweight cushioning, and a rubber outsole that provides excellent traction. For the wedge type, the Keds Dallas Calypso Coral only costs $26. It is a casual canvas slip-on wedge style with a round toe, fabric lining and cushioning insole, 1/2 inch faux leather or fabric-wrapped midsole, textile and rubber traction outsole, 3 inch fabric-wrapped wedge heel. Its bright and cheerful design can amp up even a simple casual look.
Rocket Dog is another popular brand of skimmers. However, this brand does not have the wedge-type. The Rocket Dog Klash 2 skimmer, which costs $30.95 has a cute and fun design, a rubber upper and a non-slip sole. Another funky design is the Kitten Sneaker Rosebud silky type, which costs $33.99, with a 0 inch heel and bow embellishment. The advantage of Keds over rocket Dog is that the former has more styles and has a wider price range, ranging from as low as $13 to around $75, giving the customers more options depending on designs and budget.
Skimmers is one comfy versatile shoe that fits laid back and spontaneous women who are always on the go. With many styles to choose from, you can pick a design depending on your mood and personal style. You can wear it with almost any casual outfit – skinny jeans, shorts, miniskirts and cropped pants. Whether you are heading to the grocery, hitting the stores at the mall, going to school, or just taking a leisurely walk, skimmers is definitely the shoe that fits.
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