Reindeer Boots

Boots made from deer skins are the national shoes of many peoples of the North. These shoes are part of the national costume and reflect all the climatic and weather conditions of the area. Peculiarities of shoes are also caused by the lifestyle of the people and the main type of activity.

The name of the boots may vary depending on the locality of distribution, the traditional use and the difference in models.

High fur boots are the Evenki name of the shoe (mostly these models have boots with fur to the outside). This short footwear with a fur lining, made of a skin of a deer from legs. High fur boots can also be tall and even long. A special feature of CNTs is their high thermal functions.

Torbasas - high boots like high fur boots, only in their manufacture wool is used instead of fur, and sheep skin is used instead of sole. Torbas boots are called by the peoples of Siberia and the Far North.

Pima - high fur boots with a shaft above the knee, used by the Khanty and Mansi peoples.

Pima worn with a special stocking or insoles of dry grass. Female models differ from men only in some details and decorations. Pima are also used by the Zauralye, Siberia and Nenets peoples.

Kitties - cropped soft boots up to 20-30 cm with cloth and leather. Used by Dolgans.

Every year, shoes made of deer hides are gaining increasing popularity among the general population not only of Siberia and the North, but of the whole world.

The boots are comfortable for a long walk and protect from snow and frost no worse than Russian felt boots. Boots can keep warm for a long time and are very comfortable to wear.

As a rule, shoes have a lock on the side or front. Models can be richly decorated or, conversely, have no stylized jewelry.

The color of boots varies depending on the type of wool from which the shoes are made. Often it is black, brown, milky, reddish tint. Boots can be both long and short.

Women's boots made of deerskin are now at the peak of fashion and are wildly popular with fashionistas all over the world. Many world fashion houses successfully produce various models of boots, which differ in height of the boots themselves, in the length of wool, in color.

Now, many manufacturers cut wool boots, giving a neat winter footwear. True, in this case the boots lose some of their warm-water functions, but such a model looks very stylish and pretty.

Also, fashion designers combine in one model shoes and long wool, and cropped - this option looks quite original, but the shoes remain warm and protects against all weather adversity.

Male models of boots, as a rule, are made without all kinds of jewelry and additional inserts. Here, the main function is cold protection and internal comfort. Varieties of men's boots can be tall and short.

Children's models of boots made of deerskin are made by a special technology, which gives them lightness in weight and wearing. Boots, or high fur boots, no worse than traditional boots, protect children's feet from the cold.

There are models for both boys and girls, as well as models for both sexes.

• Among the many options for winter shoes for cold and blizzards boots made of deerskin are distinguished by their special thermal conductivity - it is very difficult to freeze them even at the most severe temperature. In addition, the boots are well protected from snow and wind.

• Despite the rather “flexible” look of boots, they retain their original appearance, do not lose their shape and do not wear out for many years - it’s not for nothing that such boots were the main type of footwear in the North, where the weather does not count with people.

• In addition, soft boots made of deerskin are very stylish and fashionable in combination with the right clothes. Such footwear is a bright original accessory for a winter season.

• In addition, the boots are part of the national costume of some peoples of Siberia, and this choice of shoes becomes almost patriotic.

Reindeer boots are often replaced with less durable cowhide shoes. How to distinguish real boots from a fake?

First you need to pay attention to the pile. Deer wool is different from cowhide in that it is more rough and rough to the touch. Cow wool is soft - by feeling it can be compared with the dog.

Also, unscrupulous manufacturers often color cow's wool to pass it off as a deer. To catch the fraud, it is enough just to rub the hair between your fingers a little - the fingers should remain clean, without any signs of paint.

Before buying, you should make sure that the wool on the shoes is not dyed, because at high humidity these boots can "leak" and lose their original color.

You should also check the pile on the surface of the shoe. The fur should be smooth and even, without tears and bald spots. You can hold the pile with your palm and check: if there is no fur left in your hands, then you can safely buy such shoes.

Do not be alarmed if one pair of shoes will differ in color - the natural shade of deer skins cannot be the same everywhere.

The inalienable rule in the selection of shoes - this is the price and quality. These boots of deerskin can not be cheap, but too expensive a pair is better not to choose. It is better to be guided by the average price - it depends on the region in which the shoes are sold, and on the manufacturer. Foreign manufacturers, as a rule, overcharge, but this does not mean a higher quality product.

Boots made from deerskin are difficult to call universal shoes, so it is very important to choose the right combination with clothes. So, the following elements are perfectly combined with classic boots:

• sheepskin coats;
• fur sheepskin coats or vests;
• some types of fur coats (it is better to combine the color of the fur coat with the color of the shoe);
• rarely unts are combined with puffed jackets and classic down jackets;
• leggings or tights with pile;
• skinny jeans or pants so that the legs can be guided inside the boots;
• skirts and dresses of medium length without bright details and decorations.

It is better if there is fur of any kind in the design of outerwear or accessories (hats, scarf, mittens).

Salt, which is sprinkled on the streets of cities, can damage the material of boots. Therefore, every time you come home, you must wipe your shoes with a soft, slightly damp cloth. After that, you need to leave the boots and let them dry.

In the event that dirt gets on the surface of the boots, you must first dry the shoes, because it will be easier to remove the dirt from the dry fur. After that, it is necessary to clean off the dirt with a brush.

You need to keep high boots in a warm, dry place, and you must always put a sock or a piece of cloth inside, as well as cardboard under the height of the boots, so that the shoes do not crease and retain their shape.