How to choose warm boots by size

With the onset of cold weather, people begin to look for warm and most comfortable shoes. These can be boots, boots and even felt boots. The latter have recently gained popularity and are offered in a wide range. They are available for adults and children, and are produced by such manufacturers as Kuoma, Kotofey, Lel and many others. But how to choose stylish and warm felt boots that will last for more than one season in harsh Russian conditions?

How are modern felt boots different?

The felt boots offered in stores are intended for adults and children. They come in classic styles and are sold with rubber galoshes, or they can have molded soles. You can also find uniform models or stylized boots. Some people are sure that these shoes are intended exclusively for children and the elderly, but they are wrong. There are such stylish and original models, decorated with beads, embroidery and other decorations that young fashionistas wear with pleasure.

Each manufacturer decides for himself what kind of wool to felt his felt boots from, but which materials are considered the best? In our country, sheep wool is the most common. It is felted, and then subjected to shrinkage in hot water, due to which the shoes are warm and almost impervious to the cold. In Russia, factories use wool felt technology, but Chinese manufacturers mainly use synthetic materials (they are of lower quality).

Also, in addition to synthetics and sheep wool, felt boots can be made from other materials - goat wool and even camel wool. Mostly such shoes are produced by European companies, but there are not many of them.

What to consider when purchasing?

So that you do not regret the purchase, we will look at how to choose the right felt boots for yourself or your child. Properly selected shoes will provide maximum comfort and will last for many years. First of all, when determining which felt boots are better, pay attention to their softness. Try bending the toe and scrunching the shaft - they shouldn't be too stiff.

Models made by hand are considered to be of the highest quality, but finding them on sale is not easy. The fact is that in factories, to speed up the production process, acid is used to process wool. This is acceptable according to GOST, but is not always harmless.

Thus, when choosing, be sure to smell the shoes - the smell should be pleasant or completely absent. If you notice a strong aroma, avoid purchasing.

When choosing felt boots for a child or an adult, it is important to pay attention to the thickness of the material - it should be the same everywhere. If the walls are too thin, such shoes will not last you for a long time, since the reason is probably a violation of the production technology.

Subtleties of choosing children's felt boots

When buying felt boots for a small child, you need to take into account certain nuances. For example, these shoes are quite diverse and may have different fasteners and other elements:

• Velcro;
• snake;
• drawstring at the top;
• fur trim on top;
• all kinds of decorative applications, etc.

There are also children's felt boots on sale that have trimmed fur inside - they are suitable for severe frosts. As for the bottom, there may be traditional galoshes, but more common are molded soles made of soft, non-slip rubber.

Be sure to pay attention to the weight of the boots, especially if your child is a year old or a little over and has recently started walking. In this case, the lighter the shoes, the easier it will be for him to take his first steps.

Which models are the warmest?

You are probably wondering which felt boots are the warmest? Definitely, these are models made from natural sheep wool. In addition, doctors recognize these shoes as useful and the most comfortable, since sheep wool absorbs moisture well and then evaporates moisture. Sheep wool also contains lanolin, which is beneficial for muscles and joints.

You can buy handmade scooter boots, Kuoma, Kotofey or any other boots made from natural wool, and you can walk in them in the most severe frosts. These shoes, if they are not Chinese synthetic ones, are breathable and provide comfortable conditions for the feet.

Thanks to good thermoregulation, felt boots can be worn at almost any temperature from 0 to -30 and sometimes even -40 degrees. Much depends on the manufacturer, that is, the quality of his shoes. Kuoma felt boots for adults are quite comfortable and can be worn down to -40. They have a polyurethane sole and a fur lining inside. At the same time, the shoes wear well and for a long time. The manufacturer also produces felt boots for children, but they are not suitable for all children due to their relatively large width (you have to wear thick socks).

Also, when buying felt boots for a child, many mothers are interested in what temperature can Kotofey shoes be worn? Children's models from this manufacturer can be safely worn at 25-30 degrees below zero, even if the baby is only 1 year old. These shoes are ideal for dry and snowy winters.

Size chart for felt boots

Let's find out how to choose the right felt boots for a child or an adult in size? There are some subtleties here that are important to consider, otherwise the shoes will turn out to be uncomfortable. For example, when choosing a rigid model, it is better to buy the exact size, but you can take a size larger to accommodate a warm sock.

Traditional felt boots without hard soles need to be purchased a little differently. To choose the right size for a small child or an adult, you need to subtract 13 from the standard size. It turns out that for a regular size 41 you need felt boots of size 28. Be sure to make sure that there is free space inside, as if the shoes are too tight, your feet will freeze.

To choose boots for the winter that are the right size for a child who is not nearby, you can take the insoles of his shoes with you. Place them in your felt boots and see how much space remains. It should be 2-3 cm, but you can add 4-5 so that the shoes can grow a little.

A detailed table of felt boots sizes will help you choose winter shoes for a child or adult without unnecessary inconvenience:

Rules for caring for these winter shoes

We found out how to choose adult or children's felt boots, and also looked at the size chart, but in order for the shoes to last as long as possible, they need special care. Traditional “naked” felt boots are best worn with galoshes, or you can buy a model with a rubber sole that will protect the felt from slush and puddles.

Soiled felt boots cannot be cleaned like regular shoes. Use a well-wrung out damp cloth or sponge, or even better, a soft brush. Please note that hard bristles will damage the felt. If you have leather inserts, you can treat them with cream, but do not go beyond them.

If you get your boots wet, special care will be required. Shoes should not be dried on a radiator, but simply at room temperature. To speed up the process, insert crumpled newspaper inside - it will absorb some of the moisture. As a last resort, you can place wet shoes near the radiator, but do not lean against it. Direct contact with heaters will cause felt boots to harden, and this cannot be corrected.

Before storing felt boots until the next season, they must be cleaned of dirt and thoroughly dried. It is better to place the shoes in a plastic bag and put moth repellent inside. You can also simply spray your felt boots with Dichlorvos. Moths are the main enemy of shoes made of natural wool, so even in summer it is better to periodically inspect them and expose them to the sun.