Men's boots

Men's boots

Features and benefits

It is a proven fact that if among the wide variety of shoes there are felt boots, the look will certainly linger on them.

And it's not even the fact that the vintage style becomes more relevant every year and is gaining more and more fans.

The magic of boots in their inimitable aura of warmth, comfort, care.

Like you plunge into childhood again

when a grandmother or mother gathers you for a winter walk and pulls incomparable comfort shoes on your feet.

The process of making boots is akin to art.

The material is sheep wool, which undergoes several stages of processing.

First, it is whipped in a special way, then a shoe is prepared for future shoes, usually wooden.

In the next step, the wool is soaked, shaped, ironed, and dried.

In ancient times, only well-off people wore boots,

and as a gift they were characterized as nothing more than royal.

Valenko attributed healing properties, the ability to reduce inflammation, pain. They improve the process of blood microcirculation, are hypoallergenic and improve mood.

Traditionally, felt boots are an invention of the Russian people,

but the process of making felt shoes migrated to us from Asia. Mongolian pima became the progenitors of felt boots.

Fashionable and modern models

In the new season, Finnish felt boots hold the palm of popularity. And for good reason, since they are the ideal option for winter walks.

Valenoks are equipped with a special outsole, combining thermal insulation and damping properties, allowing to maintain confidence and balance in the most terrible ice. Also, shoes have high wear resistance, will last more than one season and is affordable for any average buyer.

Traditional models in the folk style, focusing on the decor in the form of national ornament, embroidered motifs, do not give up their positions.

Plus in the trend of felt shoes, equipped with inserts of other materials, such as leather, fur, and even lace.

Short and cropped boots

Undoubtedly, in the conditions of the city you want to look fashionable and presentable, but who said that felt boots is the prerogative of village life? Currently, it is possible to pick up felt shoes that will fit the image and at the same time keep your feet warm.

A shortened model is what a modern man needs. Externally, like shoes, in fact - natural sheep wool with all its attendant beneficial properties. The average cost of such a pair is two thousand rubles.

Velcro boots

The model with velcro is perfect for those who appreciate convenience, as well as who has a high leg lift. Lovers of winter fishing, hunting boots will also fall in love, because now it is not difficult to fill in the tight trousers on the lining. A long stay in the cold will pass without unpleasant consequences in the form of a cold!

Boots with laces

Know-how of modernity. Designers supplied traditional winter shoes with laces, and in front of us are no longer felt boots, but felt berets.

Like velcro, lacing allows you to not worry about the width of the tops, suitable for owners of legs of any fullness. The sole of microporous rubber is able to withstand slush and wet weather.

Boots with zippers

Another practical model. It happens with both high and with a short bootleg.

Lightning can be located in the center or side.

Boots with a picture

Drawing on felt boots is not just a trendy print, but a good solution for combating the gray despondency of winter days.It cheers up both you and oncoming passersby.

This season, popular Russian motifs are popular, such as Khokhloma or Gzhel, as well as patterns, ornaments, cartoons, fairy-tale characters, and whole landscapes.

Boots - burkas

Burki - this is also a felt shoes akin to felt boots, but they look more presentable, sophisticated, closer to the boots. In past centuries, the burqa could afford only noblemen. The material for the shoes is a particularly thin felt, noses, heels and all seams are covered with genuine leather.

Boots with galoshes

Extremely comfortable shoes for wet, slushy weather.

The overshoes can be as an independent part and put on boots as needed, and can be a direct continuation of the rubber sole.

Felt boots

If the winter promises to be frosty, then it makes sense to pay attention to the insulated felt boots, however paradoxical it may sound. Felt shoes itself is very warm, but to improve the warming qualities, manufacturers have created a model with a fur lining. It can be both artificial fur, and natural. Sheepskin is the most often natural.

Also there are boots with wool insulation. Wool is good because it has a lot of intertwined fibers and the air that fills the tiny chambers between the fibers does not have the ability to move freely. Accordingly, heat is retained. Plus, animal wax, which is rich in natural wool, has a massage effect on the foot.

Boots for home

There is nothing better than waking up in the winter in the country, putting your feet in comfortable felt slippers and heading to the kitchen to make fresh coffee.

Valenki for home is an atmosphere of warmth, comfort and simultaneous effects on the skin of the feet in order to improve circulation.

Valenki with painting

In the new season, designers offer a wide color palette for felt boots, which includes white, gray, red, beige, and ocher.

Valenki can be embroidered by hand with golden yarn, decorated with pebbles, sequins, and can be painted by hand. The cost of such a product, of course, far exceeds the usual budget options, but in return you will get an absolutely unique author's thing. The painting of the boots occurs by a special technology, the felt surface is still soft, pleasant to the touch. The motifs are folk motifs, as well as any others at the request of the customer.

Blown boots

Practical and comfortable exaggerated felt boots are a good alternative to winter boots. In terms of warming qualities, they are far superior to them. Another indisputable advantage is dirt-repellent properties.

Boots with coat of arms

Such a pair of shoes will be a great gift to a true patriot or a foreign guest. Suitable as an attribute to theatrical productions or to support events and actions of a national character.

Popular colors

Male valenki, in contrast to women's, do not dazzle with a wide variety of shades, they are mainly presented with classical colors. But in addition to white, black and gray, you can find stylish models in a bright performance. The most fashionable combinations are white - blue, red - coal, gray - yellow.

Materials

The main material for making felt boots is, of course, felt, but modern models allow inserts made of leather, felt, suede, and also seemingly incompatible with similar footwear fabrics like chiffon, lace or guipure.

Valenoks can be decorated with a fur rim following the example of a high quality odor, and also contain an additional layer of insulation inside.

The sole of the boots is also improved and can be both traditional, felt, and polyurethane, preventing falling on a slippery surface.

Tops of boots are treated with a special dirt-repellent compound that protects shoes from environmental influences.

How to choose

Having set out to purchase a pair of high-quality winter shoes, you should take into account some factors.

  • Shoes should like the look.

Agree, an important role is played by the fact that the shoes like the wearer and match the outerwear, otherwise the new thing will not bring pleasure and will be just a waste of time.

  • You should choose the size of exactly the leg.

Too tight shoes will rub the corn, and too big shoes will cause discomfort, constantly striving to fly off his feet. Ideally, felt boots should be one size larger than what you usually wear to be able to wear warm socks.

  • Prefer light weight models.
  • It is a delusion that heavy felt boots are better than light ones. Quite the contrary, besides the legs during walking will quickly tire.
  • Felt felt boots should be elastic.

Elastic material holds its shape well and is not deformed in the process of wear.

What to wear

Men's boots of the classical sample will suit brutal men who know a lot about comfort. A short sheepskin coat or a fur coat will serve as an addition to the image.

Boots will look good with a down jacket and with a winter jacket. If the boots are trimmed with fur, then the special chic will be matching the fur on the felt boots to the fur on the outerwear hood.

Cropped models will make a good ensemble with jeans and sporty trousers.

Burkas, because of their similarities with boots, go well with business coats. It is only important to take care of a harmonious color scheme.

How to decorate

Today, handmade boots are at the peak of popularity.

There are many ways to give a unique look to felt boots with their own hands. In the course of decoration knitted motifs, embroidery, decorative elements, such as braid, laces, beads. High fashion welcomes even gems. So at the latest fashion show in Milan were presented samples, full of jewels.

As a motive, you can choose national symbols, ornament, patterns or abstraction.

It all depends on taste.

How much are

Price spread on the boots is quite large, ranging from five hundred rubles to nine thousand rubles per pair, depending on the material and method of manufacture. You can buy both through the Internet - shops, and in ordinary outlets.

Brand news

Leading global brands have long adopted traditional winter shoes from Russia and produce models of felt year after year.

Developers from Ralf Ringer have focused on youth fashion. High tops end knitted cuff that allows the model to sit more tightly on the leg. Ralf Ringer boots are able to be combined with clothes of different stylistic orientation, especially casual.

Cooper released a line of shortened boots in a sporty style, while significantly expanding the size range. Anyone can choose a model for the leg.

Unichel Orenburg Shoe Factory manufactures felt boots for the whole family and will be pleasantly surprised by its prices. Unichel is a budget option for all ages.

Nike stayed true to their traditions and prepared a line of felt sneakers. Stable outsole, excellent insulating qualities - everything you need for a full run in the fresh frosty air.

Aurora makes felt boots of pure wool, without any impurities, which makes them particularly comfortable and preferable for those who monitor their health.

Boots are versatile, will be in harmony with skinny trousers, breeches and jeans.

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