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Winter shoes for children – what to buy? Mom’s reviews

On 10.02.2017

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How to choose winter warm shoes for your child? What shoes for the winter is better and warmer? Valuable advice and reviews of real parents. Famous manufacturers of children’s shoes.

Winter shoes for children - what to buy? Mom's reviews

So the last autumn month began. And in a few weeks the winter begins. In front of many parents there was such a problem as Selection of winter overalls, Caps and shoes for the winter for your favorite chad. Children’s shoe market is overflowed with a variety of models of both foreign and domestic manufacturers. And many parents suffer in doubt which exactly to stop their choice.

What winter shoes are really warm, what materials are better?

Each mother wants her baby in any weather to be warm, comfortable and easy to dress. And manufacturers try to take into account all the desires of parents, therefore all new models appear on the market annually. Let’s consider the most popular of them:

Felt boots – Traditional winter shoes in our country. They have a lot of advantages. The most important of them is that they are superbly retaining warm even in the most severe frost. Felt boots are made from felt and felt, which are breathable materials. Thanks to this legs of your baby, you will not sweat. As well as in such a shoe very comfortable and legs do not get tired. Boots very easy to wear and even a small child will cope with this task. Manufacturers of children’s shoes have improved boots, eliminating some of their shortcomings. Now in stores you can see felt boots with rubber soles and form recommended by orthopedic doctors. Modern felt boots are decorated with a variety of embroidery, fringe, pompons, fur, stones and rhinestones. Now they can satisfy the most demanding children and parents, because they have not only a beautiful design, but warmed and do not wet in any weather.
Uggs – such models in our market appeared relatively recently, but confidently conquer popularity among parents. They beautifully retain heat and give the feeling of comfort. If they are made of natural materials, then the skin breathes into them. The main disadvantage of this shoe is that it is impossible to wear it in crude weather. It flows very quickly, loses the shape and covered with stains. Such shoes are quite popular among adolescents, so manufacturers are mostly oriented on their tastes. Uggs decorate with a variety of applications, rhinestones, buttons, fringe and satin ribbons.
Duty – Such shoes are very warm and perfectly suitable even for very harsh winter. Thanks to the air between the layers of the fabric, excellent thermal insulation is ensured, which does not miss the frost, no wind. Children such models like their beautiful design and bright colors. The disadvantage of such shoes is that legs in it sweat, because it does not pass air.
Shoes-lunas – New in the market of children’s shoes. They are distinguished by a high platform, wide backdrop and massive lacing. Such boots like preschoolers and children of younger school age. These boots are made of waterproof fabric with insulation, they are not afraid of frost, nor dirt nor damp. Shoes-lunas are not suitable for small children, since the platform they cause inconvenience.

Materials that are used for the manufacture of shoes:

To date, children’s shoes are presented in the market, the main of which is Leather and textiles. After all, these materials are pretty durable, warm and breathable. However, when buying such shoes, some nuances must be taken into account. For example, Leather shoes can stretch, but Footwear from

Textiles requires special care.
Some manufacturers for making children’s shoes use Nubuk, artificial skin and suede. Such shoes has its drawbacks. Shoes from suede and nubuck has a magnificent appearance, but if winter is slush or snowy, it will quickly become unsuitable. And artificial leather shoes do not miss air.
When choosing children’s shoes, pay attention not only to the appearance, but also to the internal content. remember, that For children’s shoes, only natural fur should be used.
Recently became quite popular Membrane shoes. Such shoes has a special film that releases couples out from the inside of the shoes. But moisture outside the inside does not pass. Thanks to this technology, the foot does not sweat. Such boots in no case can not be dried on the battery, the membrane will lose its properties.

Popular firms of children’s shoes – how to trust manufacturers?

The most famous and popular manufacturers of children’s shoes:

Ricosta (Germany) – It is considered one of the most reliable brands. This manufacturer specializes in the release of children’s shoes. All products Ricosta is made of genuine leather or high-tech materials. A polyurethane sole is 50% consists of air. Due to the fact that baby shoes of this manufacturer flexible, light and non-slip. And what would the baby be comfortable and convenient, the manufacturer uses the Sympatex membrane technology. The cost of children’s shoes Ricosta begins from 3200 rubles.
ECCO (Denmark) – This manufacturer has long gained popularity in the Russian market. But recently, consumers have a lot of complaints on the shoes of this manufacturer: it is not warm enough, the models are narrow, and in severe frosts the sole is beginning to slide. If you, nevertheless, have chosen on this manufacturers, pay attention to the sole: if Ecco Light is written there – then this shoes are designed for European winter, but if Ecco -to shoes are warmer. For the manufacture of this shoe, only natural materials are used. Its sole of her cast two-component with Gore-Tex membrane. The cost of children’s shoes ECCO begins from 3000 rubles.
Viking (Norway) – one of the most reliable firms, but quite expensive. For many years, there have been no complaints about the quality of her shoes. They are very warm and designed for a wide leg. In addition to Norway, licensed shoes of this brand are released in Vietnam. It is also pretty high quality, but less warm, and Garadbo is cheaper than Norwegian. Footwear from this manufacturer is made from natural materials using Gore-Tex technology. The cost of children’s shoes Viking begins from 4500 rubles.
Scandia (Italy) – This brand in recent years is becoming increasingly popular. However, some models have serious complaints. Scandia shoes, which is made in Italy, has inside a special stripe in the form of a state flag, but the models made in other plants, such a stripe do not have the quality of it much worse. Winter shoes from this manufacturer are very warm, it has a three-layer insulation that works as a heat pump and a moisture separator. The sole is made of polyurethane, which has a magnificent clutch and good stability. The cost of children’s shoes Scandia begins from 3000 rubles.
Superfit (Austria) – There are also no complaints about this manufacturer. Shoes of this manufacturer

Light, warm, soft and not wed. Very large selection of models designed for different legs, very comfortable shoe. Superfit shoes very often recommend orthopedes. The shoes of this brand have a special insole with a pad that strengthens the bundles and the muscles of the foot. Footwear made of natural materials. The cost of children’s shoes Superfi begins from 4000 rubles.
Reimatec (Finland) – shoes of this brand are not very famous, however, they carry it. Boots of this manufacturer are pretty high-quality, warm and not wedged. However, they are designed for a narrow leg. For warming shoes, this manufacturer uses artificial fur. The cost of children’s shoes Reimatec begins from 2000 rubles.
Merrel (USA / China) – high-quality professional shoes. She warms well, does not floss and has

positive reviews. This firm produces both membrane shoes and multilayer boots. The cost of children’s shoes MERREL begins from 3000 rubles.
Kooma (Finland) – Multilayer insulated boots and Finnish felt boots. In this shoe, it is better not to climb the puddles, it wets. It can only be used at a temperature not higher -10⁰C if on the street will be warmer, the child’s leg will quickly back, and freezes. The cost of children’s shoes Komoma begins from 2000 rubles.

Parent reviews from forums:

Irina:
My son last year wore Riccost. Very warm boots, we dressed them on some tights and legs did not frills. But they have a pretty slippery sole, fell at every turn.
Marianne:
And we wore scandia. Very good and not wet, even if you walk on puddles. But the sole is pretty slippery. Even feared to walk, constantly fell. I will not buy anymore.
Vika:
I bought a daughter viking. Stunning boots: do not wash, warm and sole does not slide. I advise everyone. Let a little and expensive, but what quality.
Zinaida:
Wore merrel. If you move, it is very warm, but if I stopped, the leg will quickly sweat and frustrate.

Should I buy used shoes?

Quite often young parents lack money. After all, now there is a small member of the family, which cannot be saved. One of the articles of savings is children’s shoes, which is often purchased not new, and used. But is it really so economical and does not harm such a toddler health shoes?

There are several reasons why parents sell shoes:

Children from this shoes grew up, and there is no need to store it and no place;
The purchased shoes did not approach the child, for example, turned out to be small;
The shoes were uncomfortable for a child. What was uncomfortable for one person is unlikely to become a convenient other.

If you still decided to buy your child, the extension shoes, when choosing, observe some regulations:

Find out whether the previous owner has problems with your feet. If so, then it is better to give up from buying;
Pay attention to the sole. If she is stopped on one side, probably the previous owner was closer.
Persistently inspect all the joints and seams. If you find any defects, it is better to give up from buying;
Deformation on shoes can be a sign that the previous owner had problems with this shoe. In this case, it is better to give up the purchase.

How to check the quality of children’s shoes before buying?

To choose to choose your child, really high-quality winter shoes need to pay attention to such characteristics of the boot:
The sole must ensure the correct position of the foot when walking. What would it check is enough

try to bend shoes up and down. If you manage to do without much effort, it means everything is fine;
So that the child could walk, do not glid during the ice, the sole must be refrained;
It is better that winter shoes for a child was at a low wedge. It will give her additional stability, and the child will not fall back while walking back;
Shoes should be made of high quality materials. Fleece or Stripping Cygaik should be used as an internal lining. As an external material, it is best to choose natural skin. It creates an ideal microclimate for children’s legs;
Socks from children’s shoes should be wide and round. During the fitting, skid thumb well. The distance between him and the shoe sock should be about 8-10 mm, thanks to this child will be comfortable walking, and the legs will be warmer;
Children’s shoes must have a hard backdrop, which holds the right position of the ankle;
Children’s winter shoes should have a comfortable clasp that allows you to well fix the child’s leg. The most convenient is the velcro.