Children's boots

Valenoks are winter felt shoes made from sheep's wool. Warm and comfortable, they have in their history several tens of centuries.

The first boots or "Pima" appeared among the nomadic tribes of Eurasia. In Russia, felt boots were first heard in the XIII-XIV centuries. For years, only noble and wealthy individuals could afford this shoe. Valenki in such families could even be a family relic and be inherited! There were few masters who could make felt boots, and the production technology of shoes was kept in strict secret.

Peter I was a big fan of this shoe. During his reign, the production of felt boots became actively distributed, but still only high classes could afford these shoes.

Only at the beginning of the 20th century did the first factories producing boots appear.

After accessibility came to them, they became indispensable shoes for soldiers and military. In the cold winter in the field conditions boots perfectly protected the feet from the cold. Today, these shoes are a world-famous symbol of the Russian winter, as well as an excellent rescue of adults and children's feet from the cold.

Besides the fact that felt boots are ideal even for the coldest regions of our country, they are also incredibly light. This feature distinguishes them from heavy winter boots, adds an important plus in the form of comfortable donning and socks. This is especially important when choosing this type of shoes for children.

An important feature of boots as well is that it is also very healthy and useful shoes. These, made from sheep's wool, felt boots, allow air to flow well. This fact (air permeability) helps to protect and from overheating of the foot, and from fungal diseases. In such shoes the feet will not sweat, therefore, it will not appear unpleasant smell, and it will serve you longer. It is important that felt boots are to some extent orthopedic shoes, since they do not deform the foot. And, of course, warmly clad feet in winter help protect a person from many unpleasant diseases.

Valenoks are great for both warm and harsh winter weather. In wet weather, they should be worn with special rubber galoshes worn on the boots themselves. This is designed to protect the shoes from getting wet, because the felt does not like water, it can wear out faster, deform or even shrink in a pair of sizes. In the dry winter, you can wear boots without galoshes.

In addition, the boots can have a rubber sole, already attached to the shoe. This is also a very practical option, protecting shoes from getting wet and premature wear. Plus, a grooved rubber outsole helps keep your balance on slippery winter roads.

For the coldest winters, felt boots with fur inside can be an excellent choice for both adults and small children. With such shoes, even the most severe frosts are definitely not scary!

What you need to pay attention to when choosing such shoes for your child? The first and very important point - felt boots should be 1-2 sizes larger than the actual size of the baby's feet. This is not due to the fact that children's legs grow quickly, and not even with the fact that the child will wear them in winter with thick socks, but with the fact that, when wet and just for a long time, the boots may sit down a little.

What else do you need to pay attention to? Of course, on the look of shoes. Good boots should be medium hard, light and have a uniform wall thickness across its surface.Only the sole and heel should be denser and thicker than the rest of the shoe.

Preference should be given to felt boots of natural color, as painted ones keep heat worse and can fade. Nevertheless, children want to wear bright, not dull, gray shoes, and here bright tails on felt boots, or beautiful embroidery on the boots themselves can be a great solution.

Children love everything bright and beautiful, of course, shoes are no exception. Today, felt boots are not just the boots of a dull gray color, but the real variety of colors, patterns and finishes! Pay attention to the various felt stripes in the form of winter patterns, characters of children's fairy tales, animals and Christmas tree toys. Little girls definitely like beautiful models decorated with rhinestones, ribbons, fur, funny pompons, delicate embroidery and even lace. These boots look incredibly beautiful in the traditional Russian style - decorated with patterns for Gzhel or Khokhloma. So you not only pay tribute to ancient traditions, but also instill the artistic taste of your baby.

Reima is a Finnish brand that offers excellent models of children's boots at an affordable price. Bright, warmed models with rubber soles delight the eye with colors for boys and girls.

Filipok - children's boots from the Belarusian manufacturer. Undoubtedly, these boots can be called among the warmest ones on the market. Thick non-slip sole and warm sheep fur inside the boot will delight both moms and kids with their practicality. The sock rubberized on top will be a good protection against unexpected wetting of the legs. Special attention is given to the beautiful design of Filipok felt boots, made in the style of real Russian winter. For girls, a large selection of models, decorated outside with fluffy fur, and boys will like felt animals or snowflakes on the front side of the felt boot.

Nordman offers wonderful models of children's boots. High grooved outsole protects the foot from slipping and frost. Inside, felt boots are insulated with natural fur, which also helps to keep warm well. The insole of these models is orthopedic and also incredibly warm. In these boots, the feet of the child are not afraid of any frosts! Cute and bright, Nordman boots (not only with a zipper, but also with velcro) can be easily picked up, depending on which is more convenient for you and your child.

Zebra children's valenki have a rather unusual design and somewhat resemble ugg boots, only much warmer. The steady sole will allow to run and jump on ice, not being afraid to fall.

Warm and practical, they will especially please girls-schoolgirls, and their parents will be pleased with the low price of these models.

Fairy tale models will be an excellent insulated option for young mods. A large selection of drawings can easily help the child choose a pair of these boots.

Kotofey offers comfortable and beautiful models for the little ones. Warm, bright and comfortable - what else can your baby dream of?

The Paris Commune - according to customer reviews one of the most durable and wear-resistant models of children's boots. This shoe, of course, has all the qualities necessary for children's winter shoes - warm, comfortable and bright. If kids in your family are growing the same age, please them with a very profitable purchase, which will move through the season from the older child to the younger one.

Initially, you must choose children's boots, given the characteristics of the climate in which they will be worn. For really harsh and dry winter days, you can take models without galoshes, but for warmer and more humid weather, up to -10, it is still better to choose a model with galoshes. It is difficult to protect the boots of your baby from getting wet, anyway - kids love active games, including winter ones. Hills and snowdrifts, sooner or later, provide boots for a disservice - boots risk getting wet.If this does happen, in no case should we try to quickly dry the boots, putting them, for example, on the battery. From this, they are most likely only deformed and become unsuitable for further wear. It is best to just put the boots next to (and not on!) With a source of heat, and wait until they slowly dry. Do not forget to put crumpled newsprint inside each felt boot - this will also protect shoes from deformation.

After each walk, make sure that the child came into the house with a minimum amount of snow on the shoes. So the snow on the boots will not melt and, therefore, they will not have to dry, which means that they will last you longer.

If the boots are soiled in the dirt, you can never wash them! You need to wait until the dirt dries, and gently remove it with a dry stiff brush.

When storing between seasons, the boots should first be carefully cleaned, filled with paper and only then put away in a plastic bag. Unfortunately, these shoes can suffer from moths, so it is not superfluous to put in the bag along with felt boots and special remedies for this harmful insect - dried fruit crusts, lavender or special pills bought at the hardware store.