The tractor sole is, first of all, comfortable and stable. But modern stylists and designers have added to this indisputable practicality a touch of grace, beauty and femininity. What did they get from this?
Very bright tractor soles can be seen on the most sophisticated form of shoes - sandals. The game of contrasts and bright colors is the main mood of the summer season.
Features
Despite the fact that shoes on a massive platform burst onto the fashion scene more than 20 years ago, today it is once again gaining widespread popularity.
However, like all the well-forgotten ones, the old models of tractor-soled sandals have somewhat changed, changing their basic qualities as well. The main features and advantages of sandals on a thick platform today can be called:
- contrast. The more conflicting, at first glance, the colors of the platform and the top of summer shoes seem, the more harmonious and more profitable they will look;
- A variety of solutions for the top. It is about the design of the upper part of the sandals. Today you can find flirty romantic thin strips covering the leg, leaving more space for the sun and air. The modestly closed heel and toe look very concise and harmonious. Sandals in the style of Roman sandals occupy their rightful place among other popular models. The fantasy of fashion designers is not limited to improving old models, they continue to offer their own, new, futuristic solutions;
- heel, platform - all and more. At its first advent into the world of fashion, the voluminous solid platform was the main character.Heels with thick soles were much less common: in uniform models and boring color schemes. Now the lineup is expanded so much that both heels and platforms are presented in the most unusual ways.
This type of shoe does not have a specific name. On the pages of glossy magazines, he is increasingly called the English phrase “chunky heel”, which translates into Russian as “thick heel”, probably because he is the basis of modern models. They called them tractor because the sole of sandals has deep protectors.
Brands
As soon as a certain thing becomes a leader in fashion races, it immediately appears in new collections of the most famous brands. Which of the famous brands was the first? Who owns the most popular, high-quality and original tractor-soled sandals?
Back in 2015, the invincible and ubiquitous Stella McCartney conquered the world elite with her fashion show at Haute Couture Week. It was attended by tractor-soled models, which, soon, began to be developed in huge print runs and headed for the masses.
Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Miu-Miu are the most famous brands after McCartney, who decided to innovate and win attention to their models.
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In the new spring-summer fashion season, Dolce & Gabbana even used an aquarium tractor sole at their shows.
Gucci fashion house settled on oriental motifs of sandals with thin straps around the ankle.
Louis Vuitton was also unable to stay away. In the spring-summer 2017 season, he confidently stepped on a royal scale: a thick high heel, chains and a massive platform.
Fashion models
How to find the same: your own, dear, suitable? After all, there are a lot of options!
The demand for tractor-soled sandals is not decreasing, and the proposals from this not only increase, but also become much more sophisticated and varied.
To analyze the "flights" offers several options for the most fashionable models in the new season:
Sandals on the platform.
Thick low-soled shoes. A continuous tractor platform of about the same level from the toe to the heel of the sandals gives the shoe massiveness. When purchasing this model of summer sandals, carefully think about what you will wear them with.
Ideally, they will suit tall girls, for whom they are a real salvation. Although fashion is changeable, but girls, with growth above the average, are always wary of shoes that give extra centimeters up.
Open sandals
Summer shoes open to the maximum. Most often made on wedges, on a high thick heel, complemented by a massive sole. The thinner the leather stripes and straps, the more massive the bottom should look in such shoes. And it looks very harmonious.
Closed Sandals
This model is mainly represented by summer shoes, in which the toe is always closed (as an option: the toe part is only toes) and the heel. There are also models with a closed ankle on a wedge.
Tractor-soled sandals are often styled in retro, gothic and even classic styles. A large number of different colors and materials from which they are made only increase their versatility.
Material and color
Most models of this type of shoe are made of genuine leather. Indeed, in the summer, one of the most important advantages of shoes is its ability to breathe.
So, for example, sandals with textile top are especially popular. It is very rare to find summer shoes on a thick platform using suede or leatherette. Particularly popular were patent leather sandals.
Speaking of colors, one should take into account both one's own preferences and some tips of modern stylists:
- Pastel colors are suitable for those who prefer a classic style in clothes.Perhaps you have a business dress code at work? Then black, white or beige sandals on a tractor sole will suit you;
- bright colors are always appropriate in summer looks. Do not get involved in excessive color mixing. So, for example, with a white sole all colors of the rainbow will look good, but not at the same time. A great choice is the black platform. It is less easily soiled and visually lengthens the legs. With black, all shades are also good. Very rarely, but still, there are models with a color platform. The wedge heel in this case can be covered with net or fabric.
Metallic models are also popular.
How to choose?
Focusing on your own needs and taste is simply excellent. It is individuality, practicality and creativity in one bottle. However, a spectacular appearance in the very "peep" of modern fashion can very easily raise the mood and increase self-esteem. So, how to choose such sandals on a tractor sole, the enthusiastic looks from which amuse the fashionistas pride?
The main rule: the platform should always be in the spotlight. That is, choosing sandals on a high sole with protectors, you need to pay attention to their upper part.
Summer shoes with a high thick heel with a tractor sole, on top of which a large number of buckles, jewelry, strasses, spikes and other things will look very rude, inappropriate and overloaded. The thicker and rougher the wedge heel, the easier and more gentle the top of such sandals should be. Indeed, as past seasons have shown, sandals like chunky heel are the apogee of contrasts.
Sandals with tractor soles are most suitable for owners of slender legs and high growth. If you have full legs, then the best option may be sandals with a thin strap, “hugging” the ankle.
Still in doubt, is it worth buying such summer shoes? Then we will consider several options for clothes, which are ideal for sandals on a tractor sole.
What to wear?
Women have a tradition: on long summer evenings, standing at the open wardrobe, looking sadly at its open spaces and not understanding what of all this can be worn. Often, this problem arises from the fact that the shoes we wear are not always universal.
Yes, any self-respecting fashionista will surely have sneakers or gym shoes for her tracksuit, favorite jeans or leggings worn to holes. Sandals on a flat sole, which are perched nearby, feel great, which are suitable for a wonderful “chatty” evening in the circle of girlfriends. Chic summer stilettos (terribly uncomfortable, but so beautiful!) For a romantic date, a party or just the envy of others.
Are there any sandals and shoes that you can put on anything you like while feeling like a queen? The answer is simple: tractor-soled sandals.
Accessories skillfully selected for this type of shoe will play their undeniable role. Best with rude sandals will look tiny handbags, clutches, crossbody, all kinds of envelopes of modest shape.
So, let's try to combine several images.
The images
Classics is an indestructible, undeniable and unshakable thing. But these sandals will make an even greater emphasis on tenderness, femininity and even passion, without creating a vulgar image. So, for example, a not too business suit with narrowed-down trousers, a pencil skirt, a light summer top: chiffon, silk, cotton blouse, will go well with pastel sandals. Ideally - a tractor sole and a high thick white heel with a neutral top: pale pink, beige, gray, in extreme cases - coral. Black knee-length dresses and a skirt with a small flare to the middle of the calf will look great with black sandals.
More romantic natures who prefer light flying dresses, dresses of chiffon and chintz of any length are also recommended light colors in shoes. Lush translucent skirts, in combination with tractor-soled sandals, create a very bold, but sophisticated and elegant look.
Sundresses of any length and shirt dresses are also included in the list of fashionable combinations with sandals on a tractor platform. We are heading for tenderness and light glamor.
And how do you like the combination of a tracksuit with fashionable summer shoes? There is not even much contrast. It seems that this is quite a sports shoe. On the platform. And heeled shoes. It looks very new, relevant and stylish. Of course, having tried on this image, you won’t make a morning run in the park. But it is likely to go hiking in the city, the sea coast. After all, the tractor sole is so comfortable that you can stay in it all day.
Pants and shorts. This is the type of clothing with which universal sandals with thick soles will look perfect in any color and uniform. Short cropped trousers, leggings, jeggings, holey and classic jeans, shorts, chiffon airy sail trousers ... A wide variety of materials from which they can be made, everything is absolutely easy and beautiful to combine with tractor-soled sandals.
Whatever your sophisticated and feminine nature chooses, remember that individuality is first and foremost.
And since the options for choosing the right model today are quite enough, each fashionista can fully feel the one and only in the most fashionable shoes of next summer - sandals with tractor soles.
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