Traditional Shoes Ladies and Men

Tracht Shoes at Dirndl.com – from folk festival to tracht ball

The right shoe for tracht is not a minor detail. After a long day at a folk festival, you'll know it. Anyone who shows up at Oktoberfest in the wrong shoes pays for it with pain that ends the evening early. The right shoe means you're still dancing at the last polka.

The shoe range at Dirndl.com covers 42 models for women and men, from classic tracht pumps to rustic Haferl shoes and modern tracht sneakers. The right fit for every occasion and every style.

Women's Shoes for Dirndl

Women's tracht shoes follow a clear hierarchy by occasion:

• Tracht pumps with block heel: For festive occasions, tracht evenings and balls. The block heel is more stable than a stiletto and holds up for a full evening. Height: 4 to 7 cm is the sensible maximum for long folk festival days.
• Ballerinas in tracht design: The most comfortable choice for long days. No heel, full freedom of movement. Very nice with short and midi dirndl. Not usually the first choice with long festive dirndl.
• Tracht ankle boots: For autumn festivals, mountain events and cooler weather. Usually in brown or black with a small heel. Pair very well with midi and maxi dirndl.
• Tracht sneakers: For relaxed occasions and folk festivals with a lot of walking. Modern, comfortable and now firmly established in tracht fashion. The full selection is in the tracht sneaker collection.

For the full women's shoe range: Women's Shoes Collection.

Men's Shoes for Lederhose

Men's tracht shoes are traditional and functional. The Haferl shoe is the original: a sturdy, mid-high leather shoe with a wide toe cap, rubber sole and lacing. It goes with any kniebund lederhose, is long-lasting and gets better with every wear.

Well-crafted leather lace-ups in brown or black are a contemporary alternative. They're more versatile and suit occasions beyond just tracht. Sandals are less suited to lederhose as the combination rarely reads as genuine tracht.

The full men's shoe range: Men's Shoes Collection.

Shoe Care for Tracht Shoes

Good tracht shoes made from genuine leather last decades if looked after properly. The key steps:

• After each wear, wipe with a shoe cloth and let them air dry
• Once a month, apply matching shoe cream and brush out
• Never dry wet shoes directly on a radiator – use shoe trees and let them dry slowly
• Treat leather soles with leather sole oil to keep them supple

Frequently Asked Questions about Tracht Shoes