Tractor shoes

Not all girls like neat heels and thin stilettos, but it is simply difficult for someone to walk on them. In this case, you should pay attention to a convenient and not quite standard option - shoes with tractor soles.

Shoes on tractor soles received the laconic name “tractors” solely for visual similarity with this type of machine. More specifically, with its massive wheels or a caterpillar, which can not stand any off-road. The sole of the shoe also has a rather cumbersome appearance, often weight and, of course, embossed shape.

Tractor outsole was used back in the seventies of the twentieth century, but did not particularly take root. This type of shoe has gained a second wind and new popularity recently, in 2014 thanks to the fashion house Jeffrey Campbell and fashion designer Stella McCartney, after which many other brands also picked up the trend.

Thanks to the thick sole and corrugated shape, uneven paving stones, a rocky path and even a path will not become an obstacle. The platform or heel of such shoes is stable, and the shoe is most often comfortable, and the rise is low. Thus, the shoes produce a shocking effect only due to the height of the sole, but at the same time remain comfortable. In addition, very often to create a "tractor" use materials that are resistant to damage, which means they will not be worn out in the next week after purchase.

Large sole - a medal with two sides. For starters, some of these shoes can be heavy, and it will be very difficult to wear all day, and the design is mostly rude. The massive look allows the legs to appear smaller and slimmer, however, if the legs are already thin, the effect will not be completely harmonious.The solution for long thin legs will be flat tractor shoes, but heels and platforms will be a salvation for short girls.

To begin with, it should be said about the options for the sole. The "tractor" corrugated effect can be used for heels of any height, but the width should be appropriate, massive. On shoes with thin heels, the relief is made into parts of the toe. This stylistic solution is also used for flat low soles, platforms, wedges.

The height and depth of the relief is different: from barely noticeable to deep furrows that look very extravagant. There is a powerful sole, which is deliberately larger than the upper part of the shoe. There are differences in the frequency of the relief - it can be small and frequent, or vice versa, between the parts there can be a decent distance with gaps. Some soles look quite neat and elegant, but most often the tractor is used to give the image brutality.

Regardless of the model, there is a different type of lift. It may be completely absent, which makes even high (often shockingly high) shoes very comfortable. Or there is the usual lift, as is the case with the classic look of the sole. Regarding the models themselves, there are no restrictions here. Relief sole is found on boots, boots, ankle boots. But exclusively female options, shoes, did not escape the use of such a trendy direction as tractors.

For starters, these are classic shoes with a separate sole and a distinct heel zone. To make the relief noticeable, the heel must be massive enough. To compensate for the heavy lower part, the upper one is not cluttered, light, neat. The shoes look fashionable, but bold and often rude, and therefore they are hardly suitable for working in the office with a strict dress code.

Sandals with an open nose and heels or one of these parts are found both on the heel and on the platform or wedge. Some models can be completely open, completely made of straps that reach a height, including the ankle. Flat corrugated sole is found in loafers, oxfords, and their main advantage is that even the “tractor” allows shoes to stay within the boundaries of a business look.

First of all, you should consider the most popular colors - black and white. The first is irreplaceable at any time of the year, because it will suit everything, will be appropriate in any situation, and it will not get dirty very quickly in the rains. White shoes have a lighter, summer mood, and, like black ones, are universal.

White and black often appear in shoes with a tractor sole, even in color models (two or multi-color). A popular trick is to separate the two parts of the shoe. The upper can be made in any trending shade, but the soles are black or white.

More classic and demi-season models are predominantly dark. Gray, brown, blue colors, as well as their shades are popular. Summer shoes are colored, and use both bright palettes (canary yellow, vigorous fuchsia, lime green), and a calm color scheme (delicate blue, pink, yellow). Among the popular actual colors it is worth highlighting orange and red, metallic shiny shades (silver, gold), saturated green and blue, especially on the corresponding materials, which make the color deeper.

Separately, it should be said about prints., because they are found not only on clothes, but also on shoes. Animal patterns (zebra, leopard, tiger, snake) and geometric ornaments with stripes, rhombuses and complex shapes are especially popular.

To create the sole, polyurethane is most often used. This material has many positive characteristics that make tractors so special and spectacular. First of all, polyurethane has high wear resistance, which is necessary for everyday wear in a city and climatic conditions. Moisture resistance and thermal insulation are also high, which means that these shoes will not allow the feet to get wet or quickly freeze. Thanks to these characteristics, shoes will become a practical purchase, because they will last a long time and will not fall apart at the first puddle.

As for the upper part of the shoes, the most popular material is leather, both natural and artificial. Both matte texture and varnished are equally popular. In addition, leather materials can create a relief to simulate snake skin. Not so often, but still there are suede shoes, although this material is more relevant for autumn and winter types of shoes.

As additional materials I use velvet fringe, jeans inserts. Shoes with a tractor sole are very effective, therefore, as a decorative element, they take laconic, but not infrequently bold metal rivets and spikes.

This season it’s fashionable for shoes to have open parts, and this applies not only to the toe, but also to the heel, and often both of these parts. This will be especially true in the warm season, when you can demonstrate a beautiful pedicure without damaging your fingers. However, these are not all the trends that relate to the toe, because among them are the presence of a male type of toe and a pointed, but shortened one.

The straps, including the ankle, are in fashion after all, the tight-fitting part makes an elegant emphasis on the ankles. And in general, buckles on different parts of the shoes will be very stylish, especially in combination with the high platform popular for “tractors”.

An unconventional model that is a mix of knee-high boots and shoesalso made on embossed soles. Such shoes more often than ordinary shoes are decorated and decorated with all kinds of elements. This season it is popular to use outrageous jewelry, although they are rarely found on shoes with such a massive sole, but trendy sequins and prints are quite acceptable. Among the decor, metal rivets stand out that are ideally combined with the daring look of massive shoes.

The general trends of tractor-soled shoes adhere to rudeness and simplicity. Designers offer to stand out with heels up to 15 centimeters high, which doesn’t sound so scary, because everyone knows that the shoes on the tractors have a not very high rise.

Reptile genuine leather is in fashion, although the price of such shoes is appropriate. It is quite possible to do with a leatherette, which can be given an appropriate appearance. The trend is suede, which I prefer to decorate with embroidery or lacing. And, of course, ordinary skin does not go out of fashion. Different textures are relevant for this material: smooth, shiny lacquered, matte, as well as colors, among which there are not only classic black and brown, but also bright.

The tractor sole on the shoes is most often very noticeable, massive, and sometimes simply shocking everyone with a height. Such shoes attract attention, so it becomes the main or one of the main accents of the whole image. HIn order not to overload the appearance of these shoes, it is best to choose concise, not elaborate clothes.

The embossed sole looks most harmonious in casual styles. with his everyday mood and priority of comfort, a brutal biker and extravagant grunge, which combines what in the usual sense does not combine. The relief on the sole is also suitable for a romantic style, since the airy and light fabrics contrast interestingly with heavy shoes.

A deliberately scruffy oversize dress, a shirt dress and a tunic dress are all part of a casual style, so they are suitable for shoes with heels and flat soles. More romantic and delicate models of dresses or skirts should be combined with shoes solely with heels. As for skirts, then maxi floor length should be avoided, since then the shoes will be hidden, but there are no restrictions in the models. Denim mini and knitted half-sun to the knee will look stylish with such shoes. You can combine a skirt with tops, T-shirts, tunics and sweaters, depending on the length of the product and the width.

From trousers, you should choose simple models, you can slightly shortenand loafers, oxfords, or massive heels will complete your business look. As with skirts, it is best to avoid flared long trousers. The same applies to jeans, that is, wide models should be abandoned. But juggins, skinny, boyfriends, overalls and other tight-fitting models of different fit and height will always be relevant. Tractor-soled shoes and sandals will look good with shorts of both medium and short lengths.

Some models of shoes can be easily worn in autumn or spring, so you should consider combinations with outerwear. Thick and high corrugated sole is suitable for straight coats and trench coats to the knee and above, leather and denim short jackets, parkas. In the cold season, it makes sense to wear tights, if the set consists of a skirt, dress or shorts, in which case it is better to choose simple models without patterns.

The bag is selected depending on the image and situation, however, in any case, large and voluminous models should be avoided. It is preferable to make a choice in the direction of clutches, crossbody, envelopes of neat shape and design.