The different types of casual shoes

The term ‘casual shoe’ covers many different types of footwear, all of which aren’t made for a special purpose, unlike running, trail or sport-specific types.
In the category of casual shoes, you have styles such as sneakers, boots, canvas shoes, slides and jandals. Casual shoes can be made of anything from knitted or mesh fabrics, to leather or rubber. Casual shoes may have laces or just slip on.
Casual shoes are made to be worn for day to day use and usually aren’t for anything strenuous.

When to wear casual shoes

Casual shoes are not made for sport or intense exercise, but there are plenty of occasions where they are the perfect choice.

Carrying out errands

If you are just popping out to run errands, you don’t strictly need to be in running shoes, but it definitely helps to be in comfortable footwear.
The right casual shoe can still offer enough support for getting around town without discomfort. Plus there is nothing wrong with choosing a stylish casual shoe to do it in.

In the office

For many offices nowadays, the dress code can be a bit more laid back, making casual shoes a great option for work.
Even if you are wearing something more formal such as a suit, the right casual shoe can still work to give a smart casual look.
Given how many hours we spend a day working and being on our feet, casual shoes can be a far more comfortable option than traditional leather work shoes. It can also make walking to and from work a lot easier on your feet too. For women, a great option are New Balance ladies walking shoes. The Skechers range is also fantastic for walking, with one of the best Skechers mens walking shoes being the Arch fit walking shoes.

At social events

Casual shoes come in a range of styles, colours and textures, making them easy to pair with your outfit for social events. 
Black and white shoes go great with just about anything, or you can make a statement with a bold pair of shoes. 
Whether it’s a summertime event calling for something airy like a pair of slides, or a get-together where you will be mingling and wanting something with cushioning, there are plenty of options available. 

Around home

Even at home, there are times when casual shoes have a place, whether it be running around after the family dog or enjoying a BBQ in the backyard.
If you are someone who is always on the go, you might just prefer to keep your shoes on. In this case you might as well go with some stylish casual shoes!

Why you should wear dedicated casual shoes

Though you might be tempted to just keep your runners or more formal shoes on all the time, there are some good reasons why it’s better to have casual shoes in your wardrobe. 

They can be lower in price compared with other shoe styles

Because casual shoes are usually built for looks and comfort, they don’t tend to be as expensive to make which therefore keeps the price down for the buyer. 
If you were to wear more expensive task-specific shoes such as running shoes or work boots on a casual basis, you would likely have to replace them more often. This could get expensive very quickly. 

They are easy to style with everyday clothes

Given that casual shoes are made for style, there is a much larger scope for creative and colourful designs. This means that you can match casual shoes to suit your clothes and personal style. 

Talk to the team at Rebel Sport

If you just don’t know where to start with buying casual shoes, head in-store and ask one of our friendly team members for advice. Our pros are always more than happy to help. 
We have knowledge of what people are buying in terms of trends, how shoes should fit, what type of shoe works well for different lifestyles, and so much more. 

The range of casual shoes at Rebel Sport

Our range of casual shoes covers everything from the classic designs that are always in fashion through to the latest styles made for trendsetters.