Tractor, platform boots are trending

The year 2023 seems to dishing out several trendy things. Among them is the tractor boot which is receiving a lot of attention from celebrities and other lovers of fashion. 

Similar footwear was in vogue in the 90s in Ghana and it was called combat.

Characterised by an almost comically rounded toe and a thick, rugged sole, the tractor-style boot is among this year’s most wanted fashion trends. The boots look great with a long dress or with a super-short skirt.

Whatever your personal fashion or wearing occasion, boots are some of the most durable and stylish footwear around. To make sure you feel comfortable mile after mile on any terrain, it's important that your boots fit correctly.

 How are boots supposed to fit?

Boots should not be too loose or too tight on your foot. The best fit should be snug (but not tight) around the whole of your foot, with enough room to move your toes and a maximum of a quarter to a half-inch of slippage at the heel.

Some new boots can be extra tight. However, it is worth remembering that some new boots may take a bit of breaking in before they become completely comfortable but they should never be painful or restrict the movement of your foot.

To make sure that the fit is correct, ensure that you can wiggle your toes at the end of your boots that they feel comfortable around the widest of your foot and that the flex point between your heel and toe doesn't feel too stiff as you walk. If you are planning on wearing your boots with thick socks, make sure you try them on together to make sure your boots won't be too tight. That is especially important when you are shopping for hiking boots or winter boots!

How to tell if boots fit properly

To tell if your boots fit properly, you need to focus on how it feels in three areas of your foot: at the heel, around your toes and at the widest point of your foot, the ball. Around these areas, there should be enough room to feel comfortable without having too much movement.

 Depending on the style of the boots you are buying, you may even find that different sizes fit you best across the same collection.