Children's boots

As you know, children adore the winter with its snowfall, skating on ice slides, sculpting snowmen. However, so that the joy of the walk is not overshadowed by hypothermia and as a result of a cold, parents should take care of suitable winter shoes for their baby in advance. The ideal solution, proven by time - warm and comfortable boots

The boots have a number of advantages compared with other types of children's winter shoes. Due to its porous structure, sheep wool is unusually warm and able to warm even in severe frost. In addition, this material perfectly evaporates moisture: if the child’s leg is sweating, the sweat will not remain inside the shoe, but will be brought out, leaving the boots themselves dry. For children, this is very important, as they often freeze not from cold outside, but from cold sweat.

The cast rubberized sole will not allow legs to get wet in slush. And if the boots are knocked down, you can always wear transparent galoshes on top.

Some models of children's products, intended for especially severe frosts, are additionally warmed from the inside with thin fur.

It is noteworthy that boots are made without a single seam, excluding the possibility of rubbing.

Many have heard about the healing properties of wool: it is hypoallergenic, eliminates the occurrence of fungal infections, provides a light foot massage. These qualities are particularly relevant to the children's body.

All models of children's boots, as a rule, very light. For this reason, they are suitable even for babies who barely learned to walk. Mobile children in such shoes will be pleased to run and jump.

Modern boots for children have a diverse design - they are fastened with velcro, zipper-snake, have a tie top, which protects from the ingress of snow inside the shoe.

The choice of model is largely determined by the completeness and lift of the child’s feet. For full legs optimally fit the boots with velcro, its length can be adjusted. At the same time, it is undesirable that the shoes have a rich finish - it will be even more full. Valenoks with a side zipper will sit well on slender legs with a high rise. A variety of models will fit the standard completeness.

In girls, options with a fur edge are popular (by the way, it visually adds volume to the leg). There are children's boots, additionally warmed from the inside with shorn fur.

Most models of children's boots are equipped with waterproof soles, often it has a tread that gives stability to the sliding ice surface. On the knocked down products from the top you can wear galoshes. In rubberized felt boots or variants with galoshes, a child can walk on wet snow.

As for the height of the tops, it is usually not very comfortable for children in too high shoes - it hampers movement.

Today, such a model as homemade children's valenki is also being produced. They are lightweight and have a shorter length than street options. Girls can choose similar shoes for home, decorated with lace or voluminous appliqué.

The color scheme of children's boots is very diverse. In addition to the standard gray, white and black tones, bright colored felt boots (red, orange, pink, blue) are popular.

As for the decoration, here the imagination of designers knows no boundaries: the products are decorated with fragments of natural fur, decorative ribbons, rhinestones, beads, colorful embroidery, volume applications.Some models look like real works of art.

Children's felt boots of the Finnish brand Kuoma are very popular with the Russian consumer. They differ from traditional Russian models by a number of indicators: this is lighter weight (due to the textile upper), internal insulation with artificial fur, water and dirt repellent impregnation. In addition, the bottom of the boots protects the rubber edging, poured together with the sole, for this reason they are more durable.

Such products are able to warm the baby leg, even at 40 degrees of frost. In addition, there is a place on felt boots where you can make an inscription - this is very convenient for a school or kindergarten where a child changes shoes. Also products are supplied with reflecting strips.

But it should be noted that for all its merits, these high-quality shoes are quite expensive.

In our country there are also many different enterprises specializing in the production of felt boots, in particular, children's models. Thus, the Thomas brand (Magnitogorsk) produces models in the traditional Russian style - the top is made of natural felt, and the lining is made of Orenburg wool. Children's boots are presented in a wide model range and have an attractive design. Rubber outsole, as guaranteed by the manufacturer, will not slip and freeze.

The Zebra brand, which has existed for more than ten years, offers traditional felt boots and their variety, unto felt boots (products with a combination of felt, leather, and fur fragments). For babies, the company produces velcro shoes, for older children - without zippers. A distinctive feature of the "Zebra" - a combination of not only different materials, but also styles. Valenoks have a affordable price affordable for any family (500-1500 rubles).

Also an economical option - the shoes of the domestic brand "Fairy Tale". Their price starts from 600 rubles. At the same time, the products are distinguished by a good-quality sole, the presence of an instep, the necessary lift, and an attractive design.

The Kotofey brand produces natural eco-friendly shoes. On the basis of classic boots, the designers have created practical shoes with clasps (Velcro, zippers, shoelaces), insulated lining, which prevents the ingress of snow. The rubber sole is designed to cover the felt upper in the form of a peculiar galosh with an over-heel protection. There are models of boots, in which the toe and the heel are rubberized - they can walk on wet snow. For extremely cold weather, Kotofey offers options with fur inserts. For legs with a high rise, you can pick up felt boots with velcro and with a wide plug-in part, allowing you to conveniently fix shoes.

Valenki "Kotofey" is distinguished by a beautiful decor, giving them a stylish look and destroying the association with gray and nondescript shoes. Note that the price of this shoe is higher than that of many other Russian brands, however, it is more affordable compared to the Finnish brand Kuoma.

The young domestic company Kapika (in the past called kapika the heel) produces felt boots in accordance with GOST, annually updates its collections, delighting customers with original novelties. Children's models differ in the special insole consisting of three layers: sheep fur, foil and kozhkarton.This design retains heat as much as possible and does not limit the access of air.

The buckle of the felt boot is extremely simple - even a kid can handle it. Inside, the boots are equipped with a fur lining, which will provide a child with comfort in the bitter cold. The boots themselves are made of Italian felt (0.6 cm thick). Polyurethane outsole has an anti-slip notch.

Models for girls have a particularly fashionable design in the spirit of European fashion. Top boots embroidered or decorated with applications. Pleases buyers and the cost of products Kapika - an average of 1,500 rubles.

The shoe company "Paris Commune" dates back to the 20s of the 20th century. These boots are popular, but they have some drawback - in some models of socks decorated with artificial leather, which reduces the life of the shoe.

Products of the trade mark "Morozko" are made according to the old technologies. Small production, which employs more than a dozen employees, however, provides with felt boots to the northern regions of Russia.

Models for girls differ intricate ornaments, often embroidered with beads or braid. Decorated with traditional folklore patterns, these masterpieces are similar to shoes from Russian folk tales.

Valenoks are made in such a way that the lower part of the shoe, and especially the heel, does not wear out as long as possible (here is more compacted wool). Separate models are made from white sheep wool using a secret technology - they are particularly durable, withstand several seasons of active exploitation.

High-quality felt boots are not too hard (they will be rubbed), as well as too soft (there is a risk that they will fall apart during the process of wearing). Choose a middle ground - elastic shoes. It is desirable that the sole and heel of the boots were sealed - these parts wear out faster.

• Feel felt boots from the inside - they should be even, without thickening and thin places.
• Smell the shoes: an unpleasant smell indicates a violation of manufacturing technology. And do not expect that it will disappear over time.

Before buying, the child should always try on felt boots, and the mother should be convinced that they are symmetrical, since sometimes one felt boot in a pair is a little more than the other. Shoes should not be very tightly wrapped around the calf, but also uncomfortable and too wide bootleg.

You should not be reinsured by buying too thick and heavy felt boots - after all, the child will get tired of them, the legs will sweat, and this will negate all the benefits of this shoe.

As for the color of the boots, consider that too bright products, of course, look attractive, they retain heat worse, sometimes they fade in the sun and get socks and tights dirty.

Children's boots do not require special complex care. The main thing is to remember that they cannot be washed (otherwise they will deform and decrease in size), but can only be processed with a wet brush with natural bristles.

Dry valenki only at room temperature, but not on the battery or near the heaters.

Since this shoe is made of natural wool, keep it from moths to avoid holes.

Children wear boots, as a rule, in dry frosty weather. In the slush give preference to leather boots.

Almost all parents exclusively positively evaluate children's felt boots, considering them to be the best shoes for winter. Children’s legs after a walk are always warm, even at a temperature of - 5 and at - 15.

Judging by the reviews, models with velcro are particularly convenient, which makes it possible to adjust the width of the product.

As for specific manufacturers, moms praise the boots of the Thomas brand with a protected cape and comfortable bootleg. Also a good choice - shoes "Kotofey" and Fairy Tale ", qualitatively sewn, do not change their appearance after the season of active wear.

Interestingly, the traditional boots of domestic production, some buyers appreciate higher than the notorious Finnish model. Some active children have legs in Finnish boots that are constantly wet (as these shoes do not absorb moisture and do not let the air through), as a result of which they have colds. Russian models of natural felt completely eliminate this problem.

Stylish winter ensemble for a little fashionista. A pretty sheepskin coat of universal length to the knee of a pleasant honey shade has an original decor - fur inserts of the same shade, including cuffs on sleeves. A remarkable addition to outerwear are high boots with a lapel. Made in an elegant black color, they are like a reduced copy of an adult model. The color of the boots is set off by light gray tights. The highlight of the image is a scarf with a long fringe in the Russian folk style. His gray-pink color scheme refreshes the girl's face and the entire outfit, combining color with gloves.