The membrane and the principle of its work
In the recent past, shoes with a membrane was made only for people who are professionally involved in sports. Currently, membrane shoes have become widespread. The most popular such high-tech shoes for children.
The membrane is a thin film with a porous structure, which is located inside the shoe between the outer and inner side. The special structure of the membrane does not allow moisture and wind to penetrate the boot to the foot, while at the same time providing ventilation from the inside of the boot, which allows the foot to breathe.
Shoes with a membrane are able to maintain and maintain a constant temperature inside the shoe, equal to 31C. This property attracts many moms, and they buy membrane shoes for their children.
Value for money
Today, when enough time has passed since the advent of membrane technology, many manufacturers produce such shoes using different types of membranes. However, it is worth remembering that the real quality shoes will never be too cheap.
So, when purchasing budget options for shoes with a membrane for their children, many parents note that the shoes do not meet the criteria stated for this technology. Shoes start to leak and improperly warm, which leads to the fact that the purchase was made in vain.
The best in their field are membrane boots made using the GORE-TEX and SympaTex technologies. These two technologies began to be used for the first time for the production of membrane shoes. Creating shoes using these technologies requires a lot of money, so the price of shoes will be high.
When to buy membrane shoes for children?
Children who still do not know how to walk, in principle, do not need shoes. The best option for these babies will be warm booties. The same applies to children who are just learning a new skill and trying to walk on their own. With low activity, the feet of children in such shoes will freeze.
Grown up kids who prefer to run around the street, checking snowdrifts and puddles, are more likely to wet their feet. For them, membrane shoes will be the best protection during active walks.
Choosing shoes with a membrane for your child, you need to take a size that will be more than 1 foot by 1.5 cm. This difference is the most comfortable for children's feet. With shoes you should not wear socks that are completely made of wool or cotton. It is better to choose socks made of synthetic materials or combined with natural fibers.
Reviews of Zebra and Rieker boots
Zebra and Rieker are among the many shoe companies that produce adult and children's models of shoes with a membrane. Buyers speak about the shoes of both brands is very ambiguous.
Many people note that after about a month of use, children's zebra membrane shoes begin to crack and, as a result, get wet. Also to the negative features can be attributed to the fact that many children are freezing feet, even at slightly lower temperatures. Rieker boots also get wet and do not warm your feet properly. However, other buyers claim the opposite about the models of both brands, therefore, to objectively assess these qualities is quite difficult.
About the shoes of the company "Zebra" we can say that they are from the category of economy.Affordable price within 1500 rubles attracts many buyers, which is not the case with Rieker shoes, the average price of which is 3000-5000 rubles. The advantages of the Zebra shoes include comfortable fixing with Velcro, while Rieker has a comfortable shoe and stylish design.
