Strip heels can be made from genuine leather, eco-leather, natural and artificial suede, silicone, and many artificial decorative materials — from glitter to cork. We will look at the most practical and popular options. Which one should you choose?
Genuine leather
+ Durable upper
+ Pleasant contact with the skin
+ Luxurious appearance
- Stretches over time and requires re-tightening
- Higher price
+ Pleasant contact with the skin
+ Luxurious appearance
- Stretches over time and requires re-tightening
- Higher price
Eco-leather
+ Pleasant contact with the skin
+ More affordable price
+ Eco-friendly production
- Stretches over time
+ More affordable price
+ Eco-friendly production
- Stretches over time
Artificial suede
+ Soft and comfortable material
+ Adapts to the shape of the foot
- Gets dirty quickly
- Requires special care
+ Adapts to the shape of the foot
- Gets dirty quickly
- Requires special care
Natural suede
+ Wear-resistant material
+ Very comfortable
+ Attractive appearance
- Higher price
- Requires special care
+ Very comfortable
+ Attractive appearance
- Higher price
- Requires special care
Silicone
+ Almost does not stretch
+ Does not show signs of wear
+ Universal and suits any look
+ Provides extra grip on the pole
- Some users do not like the look of transparent material
+ Does not show signs of wear
+ Universal and suits any look
+ Provides extra grip on the pole
- Some users do not like the look of transparent material
We hope that after this explanation, it will be easier for you to make your choice! Read more about materials, styles, colors, and platform finishes in our other posts!