For a very long time, humanity has been in love with platform shoes. According to the Kennedy Center, tragic Ancient Greek actors wore ‘buskins’ (raised platform shoes) as a symbol of superiority over comic actors, who used to don plain socks. Fast forward to the 1960s, British style tribes like the Teddy Boys spotted suede shoes, and in the 1970s, the punks started rocking platform footwear.
Creepers were also the most preferred footwear for British soldiers fighting the World War II in the North African deserts. During that time, platforms were inexpensive to produce since they consisted of layered coagulated latex sheets. The army considered them ideal for warmer weather.
Today
Creeper shoes for women have been in fashion lately under the banner ‘the ugly trend.’ It was Prada who notoriously revived these shoes on a runway in 2011. Even Stella McCartney and her models featured them in 2014. On the local scene, the youth have picked up on the trend and are making creeper platform shoes work off the runway.
They are really suitable shoes if you want a grunge or funk look. Still, you can wear platforms with tailored pants or a feminine dress to create a classy appearance if you don’t want to seem too ‘punkish.’ To fully embrace the creeper look, consider pairing them with a leather jacket and ripped denim.
A Style for Everyone
Both men and women can rock creeper shoes. There are a variety of shoe styles you can choose. The materials range from velvet to leather, canvas, human-made, suede, and vegan. When it comes to the colours, you are spoilt for choice. On top of normal colorations like blue and black, you can get exotic shades like animal print, silver, and golden.
Creeper shoes create an even height for the user and bring out the fun side of whoever is wearing them. They are synonymous with young adults and teens. Both short and tall women who rock these types of shoes with dresses simply look great.
The men have also found a way to looking dapper by finishing off classy clothes with platform shoes. There are a variety of creeper designs available in designer boutiques and online. Considering the price and style options available, you ought to have a creeper platform shoe or two in your closet.
Conclusion
It is not a surprise to see humanity preserving the platform shoe for such a long time. The benefits that this type of shoe provides are beneficial in a number of fields. Currently, the creeper is one of the most stylish in the fashion world.
