Children's felt boots

As you know, children love winter with its snowfalls, riding on ice slides, and making snowmen. However, so that the joy of walking is not overshadowed by hypothermia and as a result of a cold, parents should take care of suitable winter shoes for their baby in advance. The ideal solution, time-tested - warm and comfortable felt boots

Felt boots have a number of advantages over other types of children's winter shoes. Sheep wool, due to its porous structure, is unusually warm and can warm even in severe frost. In addition, this material perfectly evaporates moisture: if a child's foot is sweating, the sweat will not remain inside the shoe, but will go out, leaving the boots themselves dry. This is very important for children, since they often freeze not from the cold outside, but from the cooled sweat.

The molded rubberized sole will keep your feet from getting wet in the slush. And if the boots are knocked down, you can always put on transparent galoshes on top.

Some models of children's products, designed for especially severe frosts, are additionally insulated from the inside with thin fur.

It is noteworthy that felt boots are made without a single seam, eliminating the possibility of chafing.

Many have heard about the healing properties of wool: it is hypoallergenic, excludes the occurrence of fungal infections, and provides a light foot massage. These qualities are especially relevant for the child's body.

All models of children's boots are usually very light. For this reason, they are suitable even for babies who have barely learned to walk. It will be pleasant for mobile children to run and jump in such shoes.

Modern felt boots for children have a varied design - they are fastened with Velcro, a zipper-snake, and have a drawstring at the top, which protects against snow getting inside the shoe.

The choice of model is largely determined by the size and height of the child's leg. Velcro boots are ideal for a full leg; its length can be adjusted. At the same time, it is undesirable for the shoes to have an abundant finish - it will be even more plump. Boots with a side zipper will fit well on slender legs with a high rise. A wide variety of models are suitable for standard completeness.

Among girls, options with a fur edge are popular (by the way, it visually adds volume to the leg). There are children's boots, additionally insulated from the inside with sheared fur.

Most models of children's boots are equipped with a waterproof sole, often it has a protector that gives stability on a sliding ice surface. On top of knocked down products, you can put on galoshes. In rubberized felt boots or versions with galoshes, a child can walk on wet snow.

As for the height of the bootleg, it is usually not very comfortable for children to wear too high shoes - they restrict movement.

Today, a model such as homemade children's boots is also produced. They are lighter in weight and shorter in length than street versions. Girls can choose similar shoes for the house, decorated with lace or volumetric applique.

The color range of children's boots is very diverse. In addition to standard gray, white and black tones, bright colored felt boots (red, orange, pink, blue) are popular.

As for the decoration, here the imagination of the designers knows no bounds: the products are decorated with fragments of natural fur, decorative braid, rhinestones, beads, multicolored embroidery, volumetric appliques. Some of the models look like real works of art.

Children's felt boots of the Finnish brand Kuoma are very popular among the Russian consumer. They differ from traditional Russian models in a number of indicators: they are lighter weight (due to the textile upper), internal insulation with artificial fur, water and dirt-repellent impregnation. In addition, the bottom of the boots is protected by a rubber edging molded together with the sole, for this reason they are more durable.

Such products are able to warm a child's leg even in forty-degree frost. In addition, there is a place on felt boots where you can make an inscription - this is very convenient for a school or kindergarten where the child changes his shoes. Also, the products are equipped with reflective stripes.

But it should be noted that for all its advantages, these high-quality shoes are quite expensive.

There are also many different enterprises in our country specializing in the production of felt boots, in particular, children's models. Thus, the Foma trademark (Magnitogorsk) produces models in the traditional Russian style - the top is made of natural felt, and the lining is made of Orenburg wool. Children's felt boots are presented in a wide range of models and have an attractive design. The rubberized sole, as guaranteed by the manufacturer, will not slip and freeze.

The Zebra brand, which has existed for more than ten years, offers traditional felt boots and their variety - unto-felt boots (products with a combination of felt, leather, fur fragments). For kids, the company produces Velcro shoes, for older children - without fasteners. A distinctive feature of "Zebra" is the combination of not only different materials, but also styles. Valenki have a reasonable price, available to any family (500-1500 rubles).

Also an economical option is the footwear of the domestic trade mark "Fairy Tale". Their price starts from 600 rubles. At the same time, the products are distinguished by a solid sole, the presence of an instep support, the necessary rise and, at the same time, an attractive design.

The Kotofey brand produces natural ecological footwear. On the basis of classic felt boots, designers have created practical shoes with fasteners (Velcro, zippers, laces), an insulated lining that prevents snow from getting inside. The rubber outsole is engineered to cover the felt upper, a kind of overshoot with oversized heel protection. There are models of felt boots, in which the toe and heel are rubberized - you can walk in wet snow in them. For particularly severe cold weather "Kotofey" offers options with fur inserts. For legs with a high rise, you can pick up felt boots with Velcro and with a wide insert, allowing you to comfortably fix the shoes.

Valenki "Kotofey" are distinguished by beautiful decor, which gives them a stylish look and destroys associations with gray and plain footwear. Note that the price of this shoe is higher than that of many other Russian brands, but more affordable compared to the Finnish Kuoma brand.

A young domestic company Kapika (in the past was called a heel) produces felt boots in accordance with GOST, annually renews collections, delighting customers with original novelties. Children's models are distinguished by a special insole, consisting of three layers: sheep fur, foil and leather cardboard. This design retains heat as much as possible and does not restrict air access.

The felt boot clasp is extremely simple - even a kid can handle it. Inside, the felt boots are equipped with a fur lining, which will provide the child with comfort in severe frost. The boots themselves are made of Italian felt (0.6 centimeters thick). The polyurethane sole has an anti-slip notch.

Models for girls have a particularly fashionable design in the spirit of European fashion. The top of the boots is embroidered or decorated with appliqués. Pleases buyers and the cost of Kapika products - an average of 1,500 rubles.

The shoe company "Parizhskaya Kommuna" dates back to the 20s of the 20th century. These felt boots are popular, however, they have a certain drawback - in a number of models the sock is decorated with artificial leather, which shortens the life of the shoe.

Products of the Morozko trademark are made according to old technologies. A small production, which employs more than a dozen employees, nevertheless provides the northern regions of Russia with felt boots.

Models for girls are distinguished by intricate ornaments, often embroidered with beads or braid. Decorated with traditional folk patterns, these masterpieces look like shoes from Russian folk tales.

Valenki are made in such a way that the lower part of the shoe, and especially the heel, do not wear out for as long as possible (here the wool is more compacted). Some models are made from white sheep wool using secret technology - they are especially durable, withstand several seasons of active use.

High-quality felt boots are not too hard (they will rub), as well as too soft (there is a risk that they will fall apart during wear).Choose the middle ground - elastic shoes. It is desirable that the sole and heel of felt boots are compacted - these parts wear out faster.

• Feel the felt boots from the inside - they should be even, without thickenings and thin places.
• Smell your shoes: an unpleasant smell indicates a violation of manufacturing technology. And don't expect it to fade over time.

Before buying, the child must definitely try on the boots, and the mother must make sure of their symmetry, since sometimes one felt boot in a pair is slightly larger than the other. Shoes should not wrap too tightly around the calf, but also uncomfortable and too wide bootleg.

You should not play it safe by buying too thick and heavy felt boots - after all, the child will get tired in them, the legs will sweat, and this will negate all the benefits of these shoes.

As for the colors of boots, keep in mind that too bright products, of course, look attractive, they retain heat worse, sometimes fade in the sun and stain socks and tights.

Children's felt boots do not require special complex care. The main thing is to remember that they cannot be washed (otherwise they will deform and decrease in size), but you can only process them with a damp brush with natural bristles.

Felt boots are dried only at room temperature, but not on a battery or near heating appliances.

Since these shoes are made from natural wool, please keep moths away to avoid holes.

Valenki are worn by children, as a rule, in dry frosty weather. In the slush, give preference to leather boots.

Almost all parents have an extremely positive assessment of children's boots, considering them the best footwear for winter. After a walk, children's feet are always warm, and at a temperature of -5 and at -15.

Judging by the reviews, Velcro models are especially convenient, which makes it possible to adjust the width of the product.

As for specific manufacturers, mothers praise Foma boots with a protected cape and a comfortable bootleg. Also a good choice is the “Kotofey” and “Fairy Tale” footwear, well-made, which do not change their appearance after the season of active wear.

Interestingly, some buyers rate traditional domestic felt boots higher than the notorious Finnish models. Some active children have feet in Finnish felt boots that are constantly wet (since these shoes do not absorb moisture and do not let air in), resulting in colds. Russian models made of natural felt completely eliminate this problem.

Stylish winter ensemble for a little fashionista. A cute sheepskin coat of universal knee-length in a pleasant honey shade has an original decor - fur inserts of the same shade, including the cuffs on the sleeves. High felt boots with a lapel serve as a wonderful addition to outerwear. Made in an elegant black color, they are like a miniature copy of an adult model. The color of the boots is set off by light gray tights. The highlight of the same image is a scarf with a long fringe in the Russian folk style. Its gray-pink color scheme refreshes the girl's face and the whole outfit, matching the colors with gloves.