Children's membrane boots
Membrane and how it works
In the recent past, shoes with a membrane were made only for people who are professionally involved in sports. Nowadays, membrane boots have become widespread. The most popular are such high-tech footwear for children.
The membrane is a thin film with a porous structure that is located inside the boot between the outside and inside. The special structure of the membrane does not allow moisture and wind to penetrate through the boot to the foot, at the same time, it provides ventilation from the inside of the boot, which allows the foot to breathe.
Membrane boots are able to maintain and maintain a constant temperature inside the shoe, equal to 31C. This property attracts many mothers, and they purchase membrane shoes for their children.
Value for money
Today, when enough time has passed since the advent of membrane technology, many manufacturers produce such shoes using various types of membranes. However, it is worth remembering that real quality shoes will never be too cheap.
So, when purchasing budget options for shoes with a membrane for their children, many parents note that the shoes do not meet the criteria declared for such technology. Shoes start leaking and heating up improperly, resulting in a wasted purchase.
The best in their field are membrane boots made using the GORE-TEX and SympaTex technologies. It was these two technologies that were first used for the production of membrane footwear.Creating footwear using these technologies requires a lot of money, and therefore the price of boots will be high.
When to buy membrane boots for kids?
Children who do not yet know how to walk, in principle, do not need shoes. Warm booties will be the best option for such children. The same applies to children who are just learning a new skill and are trying to walk on their own. With little activity, the legs of children in such shoes will freeze.
Grown up kids who prefer to rush around the street, checking snowdrifts and puddles, are more at risk of getting their feet wet. It is for them that membrane shoes will become the best protection during active walks.
When choosing shoes with a membrane for your child, you need to take a size that will be 1-1.5 cm larger than the leg. It is this difference that is most comfortable for children's feet. Do not wear socks with boots that are completely wool or cotton. It is better to choose socks made of synthetic materials or combined with natural fibers.
Reviews of boots from Zebra and Rieker
Zebra and Rieker are among the many shoe companies that manufacture both adult and children's membrane boot models. Buyers are very mixed about both brands of footwear.
Many people note that after about a month of use, Zebra children's membrane boots begin to crack and, as a result, get wet. Also, the negative traits include the fact that many children get cold feet even at a slightly low temperature. Rieker boots also get wet and don't warm your feet properly. However, other buyers say the opposite about the models of both brands, so it is rather difficult to objectively assess these qualities.
We can say about Zebra boots that they are from the economy category. The affordable price within 1,500 rubles attracts many buyers, which cannot be said about Rieker shoes, the average price of which is 3,000-5,000 rubles. The advantages of Zebra boots include a comfortable fixation with Velcro, while Rieker has a comfortable last and a stylish design.
