Handmade valenki
Boots are traditionally considered to be the favorite shoes of our ancestors. They perfectly save from any frost and keep your feet dry and warm. This season, stylists have popularized felt boots, making real works of art from simple rustic shoes.
History of boots
Valenki rightly considered one of the oldest types of Russian shoes. They were worn in Siberia, defending themselves from the local severe frosts. Boots are high boots made of felted wool. It is because of the peculiarities of creation that they got their name. Boots were created by skating goat or sheep wool.
The procedure is long and rather difficult, so the handmade quality boots were always appreciated. Previously, not everyone could afford the boots, and often one couple had to be content with the whole family. Now the situation has changed, of course.
Which is better handmade or factory made
Despite the fact that felt boots are now produced not only by hand, it is the handmade shoes that are still valued above all.
Handmade felt boots are called samovalki. They are called the only correct type of boots. Unfortunately, they are now being supplanted by felt boots of machine work. It is very simple to distinguish factory boots from samovalka. They are more rough and look simpler.
Machine work boots are usually cooler. Often this is due to the fact that the wool in them is diluted with various impurities. This lowers the quality of the shoe.
How to choose
When choosing felt boots, first of all, be guided by the purpose for which you buy them. The quality and appearance of the boots can vary greatly. Therefore, for home, for walking and for real daily wear, you should choose different models.
If you plan to take them with you to the city, then pick up durable and reliable models of coarse wool, complemented by galoshes with rubberized soles. At home, you can wear cropped soft felt boots of light wool. To create an unusual stylish bow pick designer boots. What they are about will be discussed in the next part of the article.
But whatever boots you bought, remember that they must be of high quality. Such footwear differs elasticity and a pleasant smell. Good boots should also be quite tough and keeping shape. If the boots do not "stand", then they will quickly lose their shape. When buying, felt boots must be bent several times, checking their flexibility and elasticity. Such shoes should quickly take the original shape and not wrinkle.
Another sign of quality is lightness. Good boots, though dense, but not heavy. Feel the boots, checking the wall thickness, and then check the weight of the shoe.
Designer Scooters
Embroidered
Women's boots are often decorated with elegant embroidery. Painted drawings can be made in an ethical style or in the form of flowers and plants. Usually, simple colored threads are used for embroidery, although felt boots decorated with satin ribbons are also popular.
Decorating boots, designers often with the help of embroidery create on them whole pictures that amaze buyers. Handmade products, of course, are more refined and original. But if you wish, you can find factory boots with embroidery, which are much cheaper.
On the sole
If you plan to actively wear your boots, pay attention to the models, complemented by a practical rubber sole.Such footwear will be suitable for socks even in rainy weather or slush. And for women of fashion who are accustomed to walking on heels, the designers even create felt boots complemented by a low heel, wedge or platform. In these boots you just do not remain without attention.
With bullfinches
For a child, you can pick up charming boots decorated with applique. For example, a model decorated with bright bullfinch. In these boots, the child will walk with pleasure, staying warm and comfortable all the time.
Short
Cropped valenki is often chosen as an unusual variant of slippers. In them, you will be much more comfortable than in slippers, and they look much more original.
Solid colors
Along with elegant painted and embroidered models, monochrome models are still popular. You can buy classic gray or white felt boots, and bright patterns of unusual colors. Soft pink felt boots look glamorous and original. Even the most avid women of fashion won't pass by such shoes.
Girls will also like elegant white felt boots. Previously, all the best wool went on such shoes. They were created from the wool of white sheep, which was very soft and tender to the touch, so only noble people could afford such boots.
Now it is much easier to buy them, although they are still more expensive than simple gray felt boots. But if you are looking for natural shoes that are not subjected to chemical treatment, then just gray felt boots - this is the best option for you.
Brand models
Gant
One of the first to create stylish felt boots became designers of the Gant brand. The shoes from this company are pleased both with their appearance and quality. Therefore, you will not be disappointed when you decide to replenish your wardrobe with felt boots from this brand. In their collection you can find both more classic valenki of medium height, and shortened models decorated with bright embroidery or appliqués.
From Pankrat Denisov
Unusual models with individual design can be found in the collections of Pankrat Denisov. Eco-friendly felt boots decorated with individual patterns are suitable for girls with a good sense of humor and unusual taste.
Warm and practical boots can not be called a relic of the past. Once in the hands of talented designers, they found a new life on the fashion catwalks of the whole world. Choose fashionable felt boots, striking the imagination with their unusual appearance, and wear them with pleasure even in everyday life, even at home.
