Tractor-soled shoes
Modern society has so many demands on women: you need to have time to learn, work, cope with household chores and still look good. In order for women not to sacrifice beauty for the sake of comfort, designers offer comfortable and stylish novelties. One of these innovations, firmly entrenched in women's wardrobes, was tractor-soled shoes.
What is the name of
What is the useful novelty called? This shoe does not have a specific name. And all because on the tractor sole you can find both strict shoes and frivolous sandals. The style of the sole transforms the shoe, making it unusual and bright.
In order to find out the origin of the novelty, it is worth returning to the 70s of the last century, when the grunge style was at the peak of popularity. Heavy massive shoes then was one of the most important attributes of style.
Later, in the 90s, massive shoes once again won the hearts of fashionistas, but not for long. Styles succeeded each other at breakneck speed and the tractor outsole was again forgotten.
A few seasons ago, Stella McCartney decided to revive a forgotten trend, presenting to the public shoes on a white grooved sole at one of her shows. Since then, for several seasons in a row, fashionable women have been enthusiastic about such shoes, and designers offer all new and new models.
Features and benefits
Thick steady platform or wide heel designed to make life easier for the modern fashionable woman. The sole is usually made of polyurethane, which makes it durable, resistant to wear and not slippery. In comparison with the usual outsole, the thick tractor platform gives the shoe a designer style.
What are fashionable women so fond of tractor shoes:
- a wide selection of soles, both solid and heeled. Among the presented variety, you can choose a pair for any occasion and to any outfit;
- unusual style. Due to the massive sole, the footwear will decorate the simplest casual look, giving a stylish little thing to its owner;
- extensive selection of colors, from quiet base tones to bright juicy shades;
- practical thick sole suitable for summer days, and for the autumn slush and even winter;
- massive footwear makes legs visually slimmer, which is what all girls strive for.
Fashion trends
Quite quickly, footwear on a tractor sole moved from the category of new products to one of the mandatory models of fashionable shoe wardrobe. Fashion trends are reflected in this shoe, dictating to us the fashion trends of the new season.
The current shape of the sole
As we have said, the tractor outsole is good for its diversity. Everyone will pick up the pair that he needs. All types of soles, from high heels to flat, barely noticeable tractor, will be comfortable and effective on foot. So, what types of soles should choose:
On the heel
Even the highest heel on the tractor is much more convenient than the average stud. The secret is in stability and load distribution evenly throughout the foot. In such shoes you will not feel unevenness of the landscape, due to the high shock-absorbing platform in the bow of the shoes.
Women of fashion, having run all day in high and wide heels, do not feel the tiredness in their legs that remains after ordinary shoes.
Heel shoes can be of two types:
- High heel - A great option for a party, as well as salvation for low girls in everyday life. Moderately comfortable, significantly adding growth shoes.
- Low. In such models, the heel is usually approximately equal in height to the front platform. More democratic height, ideal for everyday wear, as well as for high beauties who do not want to add too many centimeters to their height.
There are a lot of models of heeled shoes, but they will all differ in clarity of forms and simplicity of style. Open sandals, classic pumps, Mary Jane shoes and even lace-up sneakers - all of these models on the tractor heel appear in a completely new, unusual, to the eye, light.
On the platform
Models on the platform are more comfortable and affordable. Suit comfort lovers who want to visually increase their height. Massive and corrugated monolithic platform adorns the various, already familiar to us models.
On the tractor platform can be found:
- Classic lace-up boots. Shoes oxfords or brogues can now be found on an unusual fashion platform. The updated design looks less formal and more relaxed. Such shoes will perfectly fit not only in business, but also in everyday wardrobe.
- Closed casual shoes, for example, loafers or moccasins, in a completely new way look on a thick sole.
- Sandals fully open, consisting of straps or with one open finger, they all look no less interesting on a thick platform. In summer, such shoes become a real find.
- Sporty shoes. Sneakers, sneakers and sneakers appeared in everyday wardrobe, solely due to the style of sport chic. Designers and they were awarded a thick massive sole, making the shoes even less athletic, including them in the fashion industry.
Grooved sole
An option for adherents of the classics or those who do not like high heels and platforms, but want to experience fashion trends. A thin sole with a slight ribbing along the entire length will add to the footprint a massive look and help you to feel like a fan of the tractor style.
On thin soles, lightweight relaxed models are more common:
- Sandals or light sandals on a thin tractor help out high girls with summer heat.
- Summer sneakers with side slits on a small corrugated platform, they look both feminine and bold. Replace your usual summer sneakers with a fashion accessory that will surely decorate any of your sets.
- Loafers - the perfect pair for a walk in the off-season or in cool summer, a thin grooved outsole will make your look less relaxed and more daring.
Colors
Most often you can find a tractor sole in white or black. And the special chic is to choose shoes with a white sole and the top of any other color. A black sole looks best with the top of the same color. So, what colors are favorites of the season:
- White. Completely white sandals or shoes will become your universal companion during the warm season.
- Beige color is universal in itself, and in combination with a white platform, gives the image style and elegance at the same time. If you do not want a completely white pair, choose a beige top, it is also versatile and interesting.
- Red. Bright color in combination with a contrasting sole gives the correct effect to the image in the style of street style. Combine such shoes with different clothes, unnoticed in such shoes, you definitely will not stay.
- Gray. It has long been said that gray is the new black. Less branded than white, perfectly complementing both summer and autumn sets, gray will always be appropriate.
- Brown in the fall will replace the beige color. Basic and calm, it fits perfectly not only in the relaxed, but also in the business kits.
- Everything bright summer colorsresembling baby candy in combination with a snow-white platform, will be an excellent complement to the bright summer images.
Materials
The most advantageous look model shoes on the tractor sole, made of genuine or artificial leather.And for the summer should choose a natural material, and artificial to leave for the colder season.
The fact is that artificial leather is usually made of polyurethane and its properties resemble rubber shoes. For rainy autumn days, such properties are an undeniable plus. But in the heat of the legs will not be comfortable, because the material does not allow air.
Unusual bright appearance has shoes made of patent leather. This accessory will be a great decoration for a party outfit.
Suede shoes are unfairly deprived of the attention of street dandies, and in fact soft noble material creates an unusual combination with a rough sole. It is worth choosing suede shoes for autumn or spring, for summer such shoes are hardly suitable.
How to choose
When choosing shoes on such a massive sole, it is important to take into account a number of general rules:
- Remember that massive shoes visually make legs slimmer, it is better to avoid thick soles for girls with very slim legs. Otherwise, you risk being painfully thin. You better fit the average thickness of the tractor platform;
- Tall girls who do not want to add extra centimeters to themselves should take a look at low-heeled shoes or a thin, grooved platform;
- Low women and girls with curvaceous should choose high-heeled tractor shoes. But you better give up the platform: it will make you more squat and can visually add a couple extra pounds.
When choosing, consider also your lifestyle and how appropriate this or that pair of shoes will fit into your everyday style. One for every day requires shoes with heels, the other - strict office shoes, and the third, and at all, relaxed loafers on a soft corrugated sole.
What to wear
Combine this shoe is allowed with almost any clothing. It is important to choose the right model, under the existing image.
Different models of dresses will make a wonderful ensemble with shoes on a massive sole. Combine delicate fluffy dresses with black shoes and leather jacket, creating a glam rock look. With shirt dresses, create a casual look. Complete with a simple knitted dress, shoes on a massive sole will be a bright accent.
Combine massive shoes with short wide high-waisted shorts to create a youthful summer look. Loafers and platform sandals make up the perfect pair of free bermuda shorts.
Composing a set with jeans, give preference to the model boyfriend or skinny. Fit loose-fitting boyfriend jeans with high-heeled shoes, and slim-fit jeans for a pair of shoes.
Make ensembles with skirts of any style and length. For midi skirts, pick up shoes with high heels, length mini trim a massive platform or sandals on a thin tractor sole.
If you are sure of the flawlessness of your own style, use the stylish course of fashion bloggers - combine open sandals and shoes with socks. Color socks to match the image or shoes.
To visually lengthen the legs, make them slimmer, wear shoes with heels with tight tights to match.
Stylish images
You do not know how to successfully fit massive shoes in casual bow? Look for inspiration from urban mods.
- Choose snow-white shoes and create feminine images, combining them with dresses of gentle tones.
- To create a relaxed, casual set, combine loafers on a thick platform with a knitted dress and leather jacket;
- Combine your tractor platform with your boyfriend jeans and an oversize sweater.
- Create a classic look in a casual style: a beige trench coat and black pants, and black shoes with a massive sole will visually lengthen your legs.
Do not deny yourself the pleasure to combine beauty and comfort in one pair of shoes, be sure to choose a fashionable pair on the tractor soles.