Men's boots

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

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

The magic of felt boots is in their inimitable aura of warmth, comfort, and a sense of care.

It's like going back to childhood

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

The process of making felt 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 block is prepared for future shoes, usually wooden.

At the next stage, the wool is soaked, shaped, ironed, and dried.

In ancient times, boots were worn only by wealthy people,

and as a gift they were characterized only as royal.

Valenki are credited with healing properties, the ability to reduce inflammation, pain syndrome. They improve the process of blood microcirculation, are hypoallergenic and improve mood.

It is traditionally believed that felt boots are an invention of the Russian people,

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

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

The boots are equipped with a special outsole that combines thermal insulation and cushioning properties, allowing you to maintain confidence and balance in the most terrible ice. Also, the shoes have increased wear resistance, will last more than one season and are affordable for any average buyer.

Do not give up their positions and traditional models in the folk style, with an emphasis on decor in the form of national ornaments, embroidered motifs.

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

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

A shortened model is what a modern man needs. Outwardly, like shoes, in fact - natural sheep wool with all the accompanying useful properties. The average cost of such a pair is two thousand rubles.

Velcro model is perfect for those who appreciate comfort and who have a high instep. Fans of winter fishing and hunting will also like felt boots, as now it will not be difficult to tuck in tight lined trousers. A long stay in the cold will pass without unpleasant consequences in the form of a cold!

Know-how of the present. Designers have equipped traditional winter shoes with laces, and before us are no longer felt boots, but felt ankle boots.

Like Velcro, lacing allows you not to worry about the width of the shaft, suitable for owners of legs of any fullness. Microporous rubber outsole can withstand slush and wet weather.

Another practical model. It happens both with a high and with a shortened shaft.

The zipper can be located in the center or on the side.

Drawing on felt boots is not just a fashionable print, but a good solution to combat the gray dullness of winter everyday life. Raises the mood for you and the oncoming passers-by.

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

Fur coats are also felt shoes akin to felt boots, but they look more presentable, sophisticated, approaching boots. In past centuries, only noble people could afford cloaks. The material for shoes is especially thin felt, noses, heels and all seams are covered with genuine leather.

Extremely comfortable shoes for wet, slushy weather.

Galoshes can be both an independent detail and put on boots as needed, or they can be a direct continuation of the rubber sole.

If the winter promises to be frosty, then it makes sense to pay attention to insulated felt boots, no matter how paradoxical it may sound. Felt shoes are very warm in themselves, 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 most often used as natural.

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

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

Felt boots for home are an atmosphere of warmth, comfort and simultaneous impact on the skin of the feet in order to improve blood circulation.

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

Felt boots can be hand-embroidered with gold yarn, decorated with pebbles, sequins, or can be hand-painted. The cost of such a product, of course, significantly exceeds the usual budget options, but in return you will get an absolutely unique author's thing. Felt boots are painted according to a special technology, the felt surface remains soft and pleasant to the touch. Folklore motifs, as well as any others at the request of the customer, act as an ornament.

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

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

Men's felt boots, unlike women's ones, are not full of a wide variety of shades, they are represented mainly by classic colors. But in addition to white, black and gray, you can find stylish models in a bright design. The most fashionable combinations are white - blue, red - coal, gray - yellow.

The main material for making felt boots is, of course, felt, but modern models allow inserts made of leather, felt, suede, as well as fabrics that at first glance are incompatible with such shoes, such as chiffon, lace or guipure.

Felt boots can be decorated with a fur trim, following the example of high boots, and also contain an additional layer of insulation inside.

The sole of the boots has also been improved and can be either traditional, felt, or polyurethane, which prevents falls on slippery surfaces.

The tops of the boots are treated with a special dirt-repellent composition that protects shoes from environmental influences.

When setting out to purchase a pair of quality winter boots, there are a few factors to consider.

• Shoes should look good.

Agree, an important role is played by the fact that the owner likes the shoes and matches the outerwear, otherwise the new thing will not bring pleasure and will only be a waste of time.

• You should choose the size exactly according to the leg.

Too tight shoes will rub the callus, and too big will cause discomfort, constantly striving to fly off the foot. Ideally, boots should be one size larger than what you usually wear in order to be able to wear shoes with warm socks.

• Give preference to lightweight models.

• It is a misconception that heavy felt boots have better warming properties than light ones. Quite the contrary, besides, the legs will quickly get tired while walking.

• Felt felt boots should be elastic.

The elastic material holds its shape well and does not deform during wear.

Classic-style men's boots will suit brutal men who know a lot about comfort. A short sheepskin coat or fur coat will serve as an addition to the image.

Felt boots will look good with a down jacket and a winter jacket. If the boots are trimmed with fur, then the matching of the fur on the boots with the fur on the hood of the outerwear will become a special chic.

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

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

Today, handmade felt boots are at the peak of popularity.

There are many ways to give a unique look to felt boots with your own hands. In the course, decoration with knitted motifs, embroidery, decorative elements such as braid, laces, beads. High fashion welcomes even precious stones.So at the last fashion show in Milan, samples abounding in jewelry were presented.

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

It all depends on taste.

The price range for felt 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 online stores and in regular outlets.

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

The developers from Ralf Ringer focused on youth fashion. The high tops end with a knitted cuff, which allows the model to sit tighter on the leg. Felt boots by Ralf Ringer can be combined with clothes of different stylistic trends, especially casual ones.

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

The Unichel Orenburg shoe factory produces felt boots for the whole family and will pleasantly surprise you with their prices. Unichel is a budget option for all age categories.

Nike stayed true to their tradition and prepared a line of felt sneakers. A stable sole, excellent thermal insulation qualities - everything you need for a full-fledged run in the fresh frosty air.

Aurora makes felt boots from pure wool, without any impurities, which makes them especially comfortable and preferable for those who take care of their health.

Felt boots are versatile, they will successfully harmonize with skinny trousers, breeches and jeans.