15 best  shoe brands
In this article, together with a stylist, we have collected the best brands of shoes for men and women. We also figure out where to buy, how to choose and with what to wear a relevant, convenient and comfortable pair that suits your needs and lifestyle.

Changes in the fashion market do not leave anyone on the sidelines. After all, you have to reconsider your views and get used to new brands for yourself. And this applies not only to clothes, but also to shoes. Many well-known foreign brands have become inaccessible to s due to sanctions. But you can find a way out of this difficult situation and even highlight positive aspects. 

Right now, shoe manufacturers can show themselves in all their glory and become even more popular. Well, for novice designers today is the best moment for self-presentation. When, if not now, to show your collections?

We have collected the best brands, which present high-quality, comfortable and stylish shoes for every day and not only. Let’s see.

Rating of the top 15 best brands of men’s and women’s shoes

1. Duet.by.me

Duet.by.me is a young and very original brand of handmade shoes. It stands out from the rest, as the collections are distinguished by their witty and originality. The brand team very carefully selects materials and clearly thinks through every detail. duet.by.me collections always follow the latest fashion trends. Therefore, when purchasing any model from the brand, you can be sure that you will not lose and will look super modern and stylish.

In addition, you can find shoes with custom sizes and avant-garde designs from this brand. This is a great choice for self-confident people who follow fashion and love to be in the spotlight.

Price:

US $ 11000 – 30000

The shops:

 Online

2. Pasolini

When talking about Pazolini, elegance and sophistication immediately come to mind. After all, this is a brand with an Italian accent, embodying the spirit of seduction and sophistication in exquisite shoes. The brand represents the accessible luxury segment, which makes it unique among other footwear brands for men and women. Buying shoes in Pazolini, you get not only a high-quality thing, but also indescribable emotions.

Price:

US $ 6000 – 45000

The shops:

More than 30 stores throughout Our Country

3. Rxbshoes

Rxbshoes (Razgulyaev Blagonravova) is a luxury footwear brand based in St. Petersburg. The hallmark of the brand is home shoes: velvet and jacquard slippers with embroidery and other products made of suede and soft leather. Well, the absolute favorite is shoes with fragments of paintings by Henri Matisse and Kazimir Malevich. 

All models are sewn by hand, you can even order an individual version according to sketches. Also, according to your desire, shoes can be decorated with initials or a print, which will give it originality.

In any case, choosing a pair from Rxbshoes you will be distinguished by originality and refined taste.

Price:

US $ 7000 – 17000

The shops:

Online

4. T.Taccardi

The brand produces men’s, women’s and children’s shoes. All products are practical and convenient, as well as affordable. Fashionistas and women of fashion can purchase stylish models at a reasonable price. 

The brand is very popular and it is absolutely justified. After all, here you can find absolutely any shoes, whether it’s casual or a festive option. 

Price:

US $ 500 – 8000

The shops:

Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Volgograd, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Voronezh (Kari).

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5. Portal

Portal is a fairly young shoe brand, but many girls fell in love with it. It is characterized by simplicity, lightness and convenience. The brand does not claim to be high fashion, so all models are very concise and minimalist, but every fashionista can easily find shoes to her taste here. It should be noted that the design is developed personally by the founders of the brand. And of course, this is a huge admiration.

So take it into service and look into Portal.

Price:

US $ 1700 – 18000

The shops:

Online

6. Send

Zenden is a well-known and sought-after brand in Our Country that has been in existence for over 20 years. Initially, the company imported shoes from abroad, but after five years it began to produce goods itself. The main advantage is affordable price, quality and comfort for the whole family. Buying shoes in Zenden you can be sure that you will not lose. Also, a nice bonus for all buyers is a discount system that will save your budget. 

Price:

US $ 200 – 8000

The shops:

More than 100 stores throughout Our Country

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7. Tervolina

Tervolina was founded back in 1992 and initially shoes were supplied from abroad. But a few years later, the company established its own factory in Our Country and has been manufacturing products itself ever since. Quality and functionality are the brand’s priorities. Also worth noting is the stylish design, excellent quality and anatomical pads. If you are looking for comfortable, beautiful and practical shoes, then this is your option.

Price:

US $ 1300 – 8000

The shops:

Moscow, Voronezh, Belgorod

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8. Peshehodshoes

Peshehodshoes is a young and dynamically developing brand. He has been pleased with high-quality and stylish shoes for more than 10 years and is not going to stop. The brand is constantly developing, incorporating new technologies and the experience of the best experts in the field of fashion into production. So the result is not long in coming – you always have high quality shoes inspired by the latest fashion trends.

Price:

US $ 3000 – 21000

The shops:

St. Petersburg, Moscow, Belgorod

9. Rabbit loafers

As the name suggests, the brand is dedicated to loafers. And the main idea here is ease of movement, which is identified by the emblem of the brand – a rabbit. It is associated with ease of movement and overcoming great distances. In addition to comfort, Rabbit loafers are style and elegance. Classic models made of natural materials with exquisite details in the form of tassels, embroidery and ribbons will not leave anyone indifferent. Such loafers will certainly add individuality to your image, bringing a touch of aristocracy.

It is worth noting that in addition to loafers, the brand also produces other shoes, such as boots and boots. Models are also of high quality and unsurpassed style. Choosing a pair of Rabbit loafers, you will get a real aesthetic pleasure.

Price:

US $ 10000 – 16000

The shops:

Online

10. Lalou

Lalou is a young and promising brand of women’s shoes from Moscow. It is distinguished by conciseness and simplicity of models, as well as clarity of form and convenience. By the way, the latter is provided by the correct anatomical pads, which is important.

The range includes both trendy models and classic options that are timeless.

Price:

US $ 10000 – 17000

The shops:

Moscow

11. Void

Void is a young brand of men’s and women’s shoes that combines beauty, comfort and audacity at the same time. The founder of this creative brand is stylist Yegor Nudgin from St. Petersburg. He implements the most fantastic ideas, surprising with his originality.

Void is the choice of creative, purposeful and courageous young people. Here you will find shoes for every occasion, you can be sure!

Price:

US $ 9000 – 30000

The shops:

Moscow

12. Nearly Naked

Nearly Naked is a Moscow footwear brand for women who value beauty and comfort. The founders of the brand took convenience as a basis – it should be easy in shoes. Irina Kuksheva (one of the founders) knows firsthand what it’s like to walk in shoes all day. After all, she has worked in the office for over 10 years. This prompted her to create boats with a comfortable last, which is the main feature of the brand. But not the only one. Another recognizable thing of the brand is color. Colored Nearly Naked shoes are worn by fashion editors with pleasure and photos with them are full of all social networks and not only. 

Price:

US $ 23000 – 48000

The shops:

Online

13. Mascot

Mascotte is a brand that has been pleasing us with high-quality and fashionable shoes for more than 20 years. It should be noted that the prices are quite democratic. And only high-quality materials are used for production. The brand is constantly developing, following fashion trends and using the latest technologies. Here you can easily find men’s and women’s shoes for any occasion. Stylish and really high-quality models will make your image brighter and make you stand out from the crowd!

Price:

US $ 11000 – 30000

The shops:

More than 40 stores throughout Our Country

14. Respect

Respect is a brand of comfortable and affordable shoes for men and women, which is the main advantage of the brand. The full name of Respect Yourself is from English. “self respect” This philosophy was guided by the creator of the brand – Porutchik Sergey Leonidovich. The Respect brand has firmly established itself in the shoe market and has not lost its position for more than 20 years.

The brand’s shoes are designed for middle-class people with an active lifestyle. Here you will find a pair for any occasion: from classic strict to elegant evening models. All models are of high quality, stylish, modern design and uniqueness. 

The brand produces 4 lines: Respect elegant (outdoor shoes), Respect comfort (casual shoes), Respect casual (official comfortable shoes), Respect fashion (extravagant shoes).

Price:

US $ 2000 – 14000

The shops:

Moscow, St. Petersburg, Barnaul, Belgorod, Vladivostok, Volgograd, Voronezh, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Tolyatti, Tomsk, Tula, Ufa, Chelyabinsk.

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15. Econics

Ekonika is a brand for women who dream of beautiful, comfortable and fashionable shoes. This is what the brand creates. All models are elegant, sophisticated and of very high quality, which certainly distinguishes them in the fashion market.

Ekonika includes three lines: Ekonika (basic solutions for every day), Ekonika Premium (extraordinary design solutions and originality of the image), Portal (the latest trends and bold solutions for a bright and extraordinary girl). 

Price:

US $ 7000 – 22000

The shops:

About 60 stores throughout Our Country, including small towns

How to properly assess the quality of shoes

Let’s tell you what you need to pay attention to first of all when buying shoes in order to ultimately choose a really high-quality and durable pair:

1. Tag product

The tag shows what the shoes are made of. Usually it is only for products made from natural materials: leather, suede, nubuck.

2. Tactility

Touch the item. If the shoes are made of genuine leather, heat will emanate from it. And if leatherette was used, then it will remain cold.

3. Reverse side of the product

Consider the inside of the product. If the shoes are made from natural materials, then you will feel a fleecy or rough surface. This is one of the main indicators of quality shoes.

4. Smell

Connect your sense of smell. If you smell a strong, chemical smell, then most likely poor-quality materials were used. They are not safe for your health, so it is better to refrain from buying.

5. Outsole

Few people pay attention to the sole, but in vain. It is a good indicator of the quality of the product. Attach the soles to each other, they should be the same in length. Check the sole for strength – bend it. If there are no cracks and creases left, then the shoes are of high quality and will last a long time.

6. Warranty

Before buying a product you like, be sure to check with the seller about the guarantee. You must be sure that if the shoes do not live up to your expectations when worn, you can easily return or exchange them.

7. Packaging

Be sure to check the data on the packaging and the shoe label. The date of manufacture is usually printed on the flap or lining, and the trademark is on the sole or insole. If everything is in order with these parameters, then this once again confirms that you are purchasing really high-quality shoes that will last you more than one year.

Popular questions and answers

Answers questions Julia Muravieva, stylist:

What shoes are in trend this season?

1. Color. Bright colors are in fashion – lemon, tangerine, fuchsia, grassy green, aquamarine. This season, shoes can be the accent of the image. No less popular are pastel “candy” tones, as well as shades of moss and olive. Eternal classic – beige, white, black. Metallic surfaces are also at the peak of popularity now, so we see a lot of gold and silver leather.

2. Cape – square, elongated, sharp, neat oval.

3. Platform – the brightest shoe trend of the season. With and without heels, solid and with heels. Never before have our legs been so long. Square toe satin pumps in shocking pink are a must-have this season.

4. Ties and lacing. An ideal way to emphasize the beauty of the ankle is sandals like gladiators or wedges with cord lacing.

5. Sneakers with a wide welt. Massive, but at the same time made in light shades.

6. Clogs with a square cape.

7. Bright boats.

8. Shoes Mary Jane — another must-have.

9. Sandals fisherman – according to the type of men, black, white or caramel.

10 Unusual heel – curved, artsy.

11 Inflated parts – look fresh and unusual.

12 Chains and their imitation. The most relevant ones are in the tone of the shoes themselves. For example, it can be lemon mules with plastic trim in the form of chains.

13. Men’s boots no heel.

14 Questionnaires on the ankle.

15. Footwear body color.

16. Eternal classic – loafers – this season they “flyed up” to platform in contrasting color. For example, it can be black loafers with caramel-beige semolina soles.

How to choose the right shoes for the image?

1. Appointment. When choosing shoes for clients, I first of all think about the convenience and purpose of the pair. Where are you heading for this? How much time do you need to spend “on your feet”?

2. Style. Yes, we actively mix the opposite – we wear flying dresses with rough boots, we reduce the degree of solemnity from trouser suits with sneakers and sneakers, we wear cargo trousers with inlaid sandals with breathtaking stiletto heels, and we combine men’s jackets with classic pumps, but in bright colors.

There are classic style rules, for example, a silhouette with no waist, flared, we wear with more confident shoes – it can be a square toe, a massive heel or a platform. A fitted silhouette requires more elegant shoes – a pointed toe, a kitten hills heel, a stiletto heel, thin straps will be more appropriate here.

It is also important to take into account the texture of the material – matte leather is ideal for classic suits, suede and nubuck for tweed, sheepskin fur. At the same time, we can exaggerate sharp silhouette forms with the help of metallic leather.

Rustic surfaces are well suited for summer linen and cotton dresses and suits.

3. Color. If there are already several shades of color in the shoes, one of them should be kept in clothes. For example, white sneakers with orange laces are perfect with orange clothes, but a mix with contrasting purple will be no less impressive. Use the color wheel to create harmonious combinations. And remember, the smaller the patch of color, the more attention it draws to itself – this is the secret of the Louboutin red sole. That is, bright shoes will certainly draw attention to your feet!

It is important to take into account external data – facial features, type of figure. If you have rounded features, overly charcoal shoes will not look organic. We take into account the rule of proportionality – the fuller the legs – the more massive the heel should be.

The most versatile shoes are white sneakers, beige brogues, colored pumps (and not beige at all), black rough boots (like army ones), jockey boots and the absolute hit of next winter – over the knee boots.

You can start collecting an image with shoes, especially this method is suitable for owners of a diverse wardrobe. For example, we can combine Mary Jane shoes with a wide heel 2,5 cm in black with nylon socks with a fly, with a parachute dress with a Peter Pan collar (with a ruffle along the edge) and a midi trench coat. The childishness of the model will enhance the peas, collar and cut of the dress.

Or another example. High white tube boots without a heel are similar to the models of the 20th century space designer Pierre Cardin. Therefore, we can complement these boots with a suit with a cropped jacket and a mini skirt (keeping the aesthetics of the 60s). Let’s add makeup with spectacular arrows.

Accent shoes can be the perfect ending to a laconic set, the highlight of the image. Remember how it was at Carrie’s wedding in Sex and the City. The heroine’s modest milky costume was complemented by cornflower blue “manoli”. Exquisite yet very effective!

When is the best time to buy shoes in Our Country?

Agree, it’s nice if you can buy high-quality shoes at a discount.

So when is the best time to shop? First of all, it all depends on the season. If you need boots or ankle boots, then go for them in December – the sale of winter collections is just beginning.

Do you want to buy trendy sandals? Then June is the perfect time. Summer sales continue until the end of August. And winter – until the beginning of March. But keep in mind that the most popular sizes are snapped up quickly, and at the end of sales it becomes difficult to snatch something suitable for yourself.

What shoe brands are valued abroad?

A few years ago it was difficult to name at least 10 shoe brands. But now we can boast of a huge number of high-quality, stylish and recognizable brands. And some of them are valued not only in Our Country, but also abroad.

For example, Pazolini. The brand with Italian roots is very successful and every year is becoming stronger in the fashion market. The quality and style of the brand has long been recognized by foreign connoisseurs of good shoes. The brand has its own stores in Europe and the US, which are in great demand.

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