Children's galoshes: types, recommendations for choosing

Children's galoshes are comfortable and practical footwear for rainy weather. Every mom knows this. But recently, the range of these products is so great that it is sometimes problematic to make a choice. In order to make a choice without any problems, you need to study all types of these popular shoes.

South American Indians are considered the inventors of the prototype of modern galoshes. The rubber shoes they made did not get wet in the water. At the beginning of the 19th century, galoshes came to Europe, but did not immediately become popular. The thing is that raw rubber, under the influence of low temperatures, became very coarse and cracked during use. It was only after the invention of vulcanization that galoshes found new life and widespread throughout the continent.

Modern young people, of course, know what galoshes are. Now it is, most often, an independent shoe unit.... Whereas in the century before last, they performed a protective function and were used as overlays on felt boots, shoes or boots. The products were a popular wardrobe item for both adults and children.

Galoshes for children are made from the following raw materials:

• rubber;
• PVC;
• silicone;
• EVA.

Regardless of the material of manufacture, products are divided into summer models and insulated.

• With summer galoshes everything is clear - these shoes can be worn on a thin toe and do not have to be worn for a long time, since in summer the rainy weather very quickly changes to sunny. Warm children's galoshes have a soft textile lining.Due to its loose fit to the inner side of the shoe, an additional air gap is created. Therefore, the leg not only does not get wet, but also retains its natural warmth.
• In galoshes with thick fur and with a cuff that fits snugly around the leg, you can walk on snow in winter.

If earlier all galoshes were of the same color and style, now everything has changed dramatically. Galoshes for children can be decorated with images of favorite cartoon characters and are distinguished by bright colors. The kid will definitely wear such shoes with pleasure.

Rubber the products are suitable for short walks in damp weather. Combined with warm socks, they keep little feet dry and comfortable. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting the presence of a characteristic unpleasant odor in new products, but it disappears rather quickly, without causing discomfort to the child. Polyvinyl chloride - light and airy material. It has a finely porous structure and, as a result, is light in weight. Its protective properties are no worse than those of rubber galoshes. The advantage of PVC can be considered high wear resistance, its characteristics remain unchanged even at low air temperatures.

Silicone galoshes - a new, bright and original solution to the problem of wet feet. Silicone shoes are very soft and will never chafe. Products can be completely transparent, made using colored patterns or colorful prints.

EVA - what is this material? This is ethylene vinyl acetate - a modern, environmentally friendly polymer. It is known for such properties:

• lightweight and elastic, but at the same time tight and resilient;
• perfectly retains heat, waterproof;
• wear-resistant and immune to the influence of critical temperatures.

For staying in the country, it will be better for the child to have two options for garden galoshes:

• insulated - to walk in the cold season, without fear of getting your feet wet.
• lungs - for walking after rain in the hot summer months.

Models for girls and boys do not differ in style, but have a different color scheme. It will be more pleasant for the kid to wear shoes if he has chosen them in the store himself. Buying galoshes for a child is not worth saving. The most budgetary option may turn out to be a low-quality fake.