Children's boots
Buying children's shoes is a very important moment for all parents. After all, for a child it is necessary to choose both warm, and comfortable, and strong products. The most difficult task is the choice of boots, since winter shoes should not only be warm, but also not very heavy, and with the right sole, so as not to harm the child.
Today there are a lot of fakes branded children's boots that can develop flat feet in a child or cause other orthopedic problems. To avoid this, you need to learn how to choose winter shoes for children.
Features and benefits
The advantage of children's boots is their variety. Thanks to a wide range, you can choose the perfect shoes for your child.
- booties - These are shoes for toddlers who still don’t know how to walk, such boots go without a hard sole. This is a complete leather or textile product with fur insulation, it perfectly protects the baby’s feet from the cold;
- snowboots - These are boots that have a three-layer structure: they have polypropylene on top, a membrane underneath, and a removable felt boot inside of wool. Such footwear is considered very practical as it protects from frost, does not get wet and is rather light;
- leather boots with natural fur insulation - such boots can be made in different model variations, they are considered not very practical. Many people think that genuine leather is an excellent solution for winter shoes, but it is not very suitable for children's boots. Leather shoes are heavy for a child; moreover, it gets wet quickly and does not stand up to severe frosts, in winter they are simply cold;
- The latest squeak of children's fashion are considered ugg boots. They have a wide rounded sock, loose fit and a warm fur insole. But for all their attractiveness they can not be called suitable shoes for the child, because they do not have a good fixation for the legs. Long wearing such shoes can lead to deformation of the foot;
- boots - These are low warm boots, made of hard leather or leatherette. Their feature is the presence of tongue, lacing and fur insulation.
How to choose
In order to choose the right boots for your child, you must take into account his age, the features of the foot and the shoe itself, and in order not to be mistaken, we offer several useful tips:
- first of all, for children it is necessary to buy boots only from natural materials, because artificial ones do not let the air in most of them and the baby’s foot sweats quickly;
- do not buy heavy shoes, it gives the load on the spine and can spoil not only the walk, but also the posture;
- children's boots must be with an arch support, because the child’s skeletal system is in the developmental stage, and shoes without an arch support can lead to deformation of the foot;
- Pay attention to the sole: it should not be thin, so it was not cold in the snow. In addition, the sole must be elastic, bend well, so that the child can comfortably move in it. After all, a very hard sole gives the load to the foot, the legs quickly get tired. Also, the outsole should have good cushioning properties with a good tread so that the boots do not slide on the snow;
- in order to choose the right size, after the child has shod his boots, try to put your finger inside the shoe near the backdrop. If the finger is inserted, then the size is selected correctly. In no case should not take the boots butt, because they will break the blood circulation in the limbs, and the child will freeze.In addition, the child's foot is growing, and within a few weeks such boots will be reaped;
- it is very wrong to buy winter footwear for growth, if it dangles on one leg, it is difficult for a child to walk, and the instep is almost never used, because the foot simply does not fall on him when walking;
- the quality of children's boots insoles can not be removed;
- When buying winter models, try by hand, whether there is insulation in the toe of the boot. Often unscrupulous manufacturers only warm the bootleg;
- consider not only the length, but also the width of the foot, so that the shoes do not turn out to be narrow;
- Do not forget about the rise. For children who have it high, it is better to buy boots with velcro and laces, give up shoes without fasteners and with a zipper.
When choosing boots for a child, first of all choose comfortable models and colors that will be in harmony with the outerwear. If your favorite boots are not combined with a jacket, then just pick up accessories to match them.
Consider the fact that bright winter boots, painted and decorated with additional details, should be taken for younger children. And for older children, choose single-color and combined models, but with no more than three shades.
Fashion models
Today, children's fashion is rich in a variety of children's winter shoes. The most popular are such:
High fur boots
Such models today are especially in the trend, because they always look great on the legs of a child. A special feature of high fur boots is the fur outside and the warm lining with the insole inside. This shoe is considered the warmest and most stylish, but it is difficult to care for it, especially if the child is active and often gets dirty. The ability to get wet is also a negative feature.
Glowing
Popular in our days and children's glowing boots. They are of two types: shoes with a luminous mechanism on the battery inserted into the silicone sole and sewn inserts with a phosphoric effect, which begin to glow in the dark. The first option is very impractical, because such boots shine until the battery sits down, and its replacement is often not foreseen, because the sole is integral, which means it is impossible to get the mechanism. Therefore, whether to buy such boots for your child, you decide.
But the second option with a glowing insert can be considered not only fashionable and modern, but also useful, especially for teenagers. Glowing in the dark shoes makes the child visible to drivers even on dark streets. Such a feature in a dangerous situation can save the life of a child who, for example, is returning late from work.
High
An ambiguous option of shoes are high models of boots for children. Although parents believe that the higher the boots, the better, but in practice such shoes are rather uncomfortable for a child, it prevents him from actively moving. It is better to buy high models of boots for teenagers, but by no means for small children.
Thermo
Otherwise they are called membrane boots, they are made using the latest technology and today are considered the most fashionable and practical. The top layer of such shoes is textiles - it always looks beautiful. Inside is a light membrane that protects against cold, while allowing the baby’s foot to breathe. Inside the membrane shoes is a fur or a combination of insulation. The peculiarity of this type of winter footwear is lightness, breathable structure and cold resistance.
Colors
Thanks to modern designers and fashion designers, today there is a huge selection of different color variations of children's winter shoes. If pastel colors of boots prevail in adult fashion and blue, red and green are popular, then children's fashion is replete with various colors.
In most cases, children choose boots to match the color of the jacket or additional accessories, such as a hat, scarf or mittens.
Classic colors of shoes do not lose their relevance.So, white and black boots are popular, as before.
Often parents buy gold boots for their children. Many believe that it is vulgar and tasteless. But in reality, such options have the right to exist, you just have to take into account that such shoes are completed with classic outerwear, such as sheepskin coats, coats or fur coats, but such models are not suitable for simple puff or puffy jackets.
Platform boots
Today, for children over eight years old, they offer winter shoes on the platform, and many parents who are chasing fashion are in a hurry to buy such an accessory for their child, while making a big mistake. Orthopedists categorically do not recommend shoes for children on the platform. After all, it has a negative effect on the formation of the foot and on the posture of the child, in addition, it gives a strong load on the spine. It is not necessary to sacrifice the health of a child for fashion.
Materials
Today, parents are not easy to decide on the choice of children's shoes, because if before shoes were sewn from leather and fur, today there are a lot of options for the material that is used for sewing. The most popular in this season are such materials for sewing boots for children:
- leather considered a classic option, its hallmarks are reliability, strong structure, breathable surface;
- fur - it is used not only for internal warming, but also for sewing high fur boots. As a heater, natural fur has many advantages;
- felt - natural material, which perfectly protects from cold and allows the foot to breathe;
- sheep's wool - it is used for sewing children's boots. It is also a natural and very comfortable material;
- polyvinyl chloride - This is a material that looks very similar to rubber, but much easier. Boots from such material are very light and durable, they do not actually get wet;
- crosslight - such material is natural, but made in the form of a porous fabric, where each pore is filled with resin of natural origin. The footwear from such material has no seams, it is made in the form of a solid-cast boot with a natural insulation;
- silicone is a light breathing material that perfectly protects from moisture and cold;
- artificial leather considered poorly breathing material;
- nubuck Today it is quite in demand for sewing children's shoes. Nubuck is polished leather, which, thanks to a special finishing method, acquires a smooth surface and softness;
- textile - it is used for sewing shoes for kids;
- film-polymer (membrane) used to ensure water resistance, in children's boots it is located between the top layer and the lining-insulation.
What to wear
Children's fashion is not as strict as the fashion for adults, it allows you to combine different versions of clothes and shoes. The child should always be bright, so these accessories will be most welcome.
In order not to be mistaken when combining boots with clothes, it is important not to combine bulky versions of boots with trousers. To pants will be inappropriate for high fur boots and leather boots, trimmed with fur. It is not necessary to shoe the shoes under the skirt, and silicone boots to the classic children's clothing. For the rest, rely on the look of your image.
Stylish images
Some people believe that style exposure and fashion trends are a prerogative of adult fashion, but children's fashion has its own rules. Boots leatherette or piece leather can be shod under inflated jackets and down jackets. For fluffy coats or voluminous coats, it is better to take high fur boots or leather boots trimmed with fur. Silicone and cross-body boots are best worn with spring or autumn clothes: lightweight jackets, windbreakers, raincoats.
In order not to be mistaken when choosing children's boots, be guided by your own taste, recommendations of orthopedists and the advice of modern masters of children's fashion. Footwear is a very important and bright accessory that complements the best children's stylish images.Buy only high-quality shoes for your children, because they are the most expensive thing in our life.