Rick Owens Tractor Boots

One of the most popular footwear by the brand is the Rick Owens Tractor boot. It has a well-known chunky and jagged rubber sole which resembles a tire tread. The boots are designed to be hefty, rough and daring thereby making them so much sought after by fashion enthusiasts. The majority of them are produced in Italy with quality leather. Due to their blocky appearance, some people refer to them as having a brutalist or futuristic appearance.

Popular Tractor Boot Styles

• Rick Owens has applied this special sole, called Tractor on a few types of boots:
• Beatle Bozo Tractor: It is an ankle boot that has elastic side panels. It is most popular as there is no problem in sliding your foot in and out.
• Lace-Up Bozo Tractor: A classic type of combat boot, long-laced. There are also models with Jumbo laces (the laces are significantly thicker, and make the boots appear even larger).
• Mega Tractor: These are shoes with a double higher height sole. They normally reach around to your mid-calf and appear very dramatic.
• Lunar Tractor: These are soft goat fur or shearling padded winter boots. They are made to resemble an upscale alternative of a snow boot.

Product Details

• Materials: It is typically done with 100% calf or soft lamb leather. The soles are fabricated with a very tough form of rubber.
• Sizing: These are normally large-fitting boots. The majority recommend to purchase one less size than the usual shoe size.
• Height: Tractor sole is an additional 2 inches in height, and you grow taller.
• Making: This is the high-end products that have robust stitching and unique shape to ensure that the boot maintains its shape with time.
• Colors: Black is the most common color, but the soles could be grey, off-white or could have no color.

How to Style and Care for Them

• Styling: Due to the size of the pair of boots, they are best worn on tapered pants or cropped pant so that people can see the entire boot. Big hoodies also look great on them.
• Making: The leather is initially stiff. Before it feels soft and comfortable you may have to wear them a few weeks.
• Cleaning: Wipe off the rubber soles with a wet cloth. In the case of the leather, it should be sprayed with a leather conditioner to prevent it cracking at the point where your foot folds.
• Storage: They should always be stored in the cloth dust bag that they are packed with. By putting some paper in the boots, they maintain their tall shape when they are not in use.

Why They Are a Good Choice

• Strong Soles: The sole of the tractor is extremely durable and does not spoil even in case you walk along the streets of the city every day.
• Classic Design: This has been the style years over and is one of the signature looks by Rick Owens, therefore they will not easily fade away.
• Good Value: They remain valuable since they are archival pieces. Provided you take good care of them, it would be possible to sell them at a good price later.