Reindeer Boots

Reindeer skin boots are the national footwear of many peoples of the North. Such shoes are part of the national costume and reflect all climatic and weather conditions of the area. The peculiarities of shoes are also determined by the lifestyle of the people and the main type of activity.

The name of the boots can vary depending on the area of ​​distribution, traditional use and the difference in models.

High fur boots are the Evenk name for footwear (mostly these models have boots with fur outside). This short shoe with fur lining is made of deer skin from the toes. High fur boots can also be high and even long. A special feature of high-density nanotubes is their high thermal functions.

Torbasa - high boots like fur boots, only wool is used instead of fur, and sheep skin is used instead of soles. Boots are called Torbasami among the peoples of Siberia and the Far North.

Pims are high fur boots with a bootleg above the knee, used by the Khanty and Mansi peoples.

Pims are worn with a special stocking or dry grass insoles. Women's models differ from men's only in some details and decorations. Pimas are also used by the peoples of the Trans-Urals, Siberia, and the Nenets.

Kitties - short soft boots up to 20-30 cm with the use of cloth and leather. Used by the Dolgans.

Every year, shoes made of deer skins are gaining more and more popularity among the wide population not only in Siberia and the North, but throughout the world.

Boots are comfortable for a long walk and protect from snow and frost no worse than Russian felt boots. The boots can keep warm for a long time and are very comfortable to wear.

As a rule, the shoe has a lock on the side or in the front. Models can be richly decorated or, conversely, not have any stylized decorations.

The color of the boots differs depending on the type of wool from which the shoes are made.Often it is a black, brown, milky, reddish hue. Boots can be either long or short.

Women's reindeer skin boots are now at the height of fashion and are wildly popular with fashionistas all over the world. Many world fashion houses successfully produce various models of boots, which differ in the height of the boots themselves, in the length of the wool, in color.

Nowadays, many manufacturers cut the wool of their boots, giving a neatness to winter shoes. True, in this case the boots lose some of their warm-water functions, but such a model looks very stylish and pretty.

Also, fashion designers combine in one model of shoes and long wool, and a cropped one - this option looks quite original, and the shoes remain warm and protect from all weather adversities.

Men's models of boots, as a rule, are produced without any decorations and additional inserts. Here, the main function is protection from the cold and internal comfort. Variety of men's boots can be high and short.

Children's models of reindeer skin boots are made using a special technology that makes them lightweight and lightweight to wear. Boots, or fur boots, no worse than traditional felt boots, protect children's feet from the cold.

There are models for both boys and girls, as well as models for both sexes.

• Among the many options for winter shoes for a cold and blizzard, reindeer skin boots are distinguished by a special thermal conductivity - it is very difficult to freeze in them even at the most severe temperatures. In addition, the boots provide good protection from snow and wind.

• Despite the rather "flexible" look of the boots, they retain their original appearance, do not lose their shape and do not wear out for many years - after all, it is not for nothing that such boots were the main type of footwear in the North, where the weather does not reckon with people.

• Plus, the soft reindeer skin boots are very stylish and trendy when paired with the right clothes. Such shoes are a bright original accessory for the winter season.

• In addition, boots are part of the national costume of some peoples of Siberia, and this choice of shoes becomes almost patriotic.

Often, reindeer wool boots are replaced by less durable cowhide shoes. How to distinguish real boots from fake ones?

First of all, you need to pay attention to the pile. Deer wool differs from cow's wool in that it is coarser and rough to the touch. Cow's hair is soft and feels like a dog's.

Also, it is not uncommon for unscrupulous manufacturers to dye cow's wool in order to pass it off as a deer. To catch a deception, it is enough just to rub the hair between the fingers a little - the fingers should remain clean, without signs of paint.

Before buying, you should make sure that the wool on the shoes is not dyed, because at high humidity such boots can "leak" and lose their original color.

You should also check the nap on the surface of the shoe. The fur should be smooth and even, without gaps or bald spots. You can run your palm along the pile and check: if there is no fur left in your hands, then you can safely buy such shoes.

Don't be alarmed if one pair of shoes differs in color - the natural hue of deer hide may not be the same everywhere.

An integral rule in the choice of footwear is the correspondence between price and quality. Real reindeer skin boots cannot be cheap, but it’s better not to choose a pair that is too expensive. It is better to be guided by the average price - it depends on the region in which the shoes are sold and on the manufacturer. Foreign manufacturers, as a rule, overcharge the price, but this does not mean a higher quality of the product.

Reindeer skin boots can hardly be called versatile footwear, so it is very important to choose the right combination with your clothes. So, the following elements are perfectly combined with classic high fur boots:

• sheepskin coats;
• fur sheepskin coats or vests;
• some types of fur coats (it is better to combine the color of the fur coat with the color of the shoes);
• high fur boots are rarely combined with puffy jackets and classic down jackets;
• leggings or tights with fleece;
• skinny jeans or trousers so that the legs can be guided inside the boots;
• skirts and dresses of medium length without bright details and decorations.

It is better if any kind of fur is present in the design of outerwear or accessories (hats, scarves, mittens).

Salt sprinkled on city streets can damage the material of the boots. Therefore, every time you come home, you need to wipe your shoes with a soft, slightly damp cloth. After that, you need to leave the boots and let them dry.

In the event that dirt gets on the surface of the boots, then first you need to dry the shoes, because it will be easier to remove dirt from dry fur. After that, you need to clean off the dirt with a brush.

You need to store high fur boots in a warm, dry place, and inside it is necessary to put a sock or a piece of cloth, as well as cardboard under the height of the boots, so that the shoes do not wrinkle and retain their shape.