How to choose a child's boots

Before buying children's boots, you need to pay attention to the size, material of the top, lining and insoles, as well as the sole, heel and backdrop. How to do this, we will tell in our article.

The best manufacturers of boots for children

The choice of children's boots affects not only whether the child is warm and comfortable during the cold season. His gait, the formation of bending of the foot and posture, the likelihood of corns and ingrown nails - it all depends on what kind of shoes the child wears. Therefore, it is important to choose boots that will fit perfectly and meet international quality standards.

The best manufacturers of children's winter shoes are:

1. Viking;

2. Nordman;

3. Ecco;

4. Columbia;

5. Kuoma;

6. Skandia;

7. Superfit;

8. Kotofey.

What boots to choose a child

Before buying, pay attention to the material of the boots. The best option is shoes made of genuine leather and insulation. But for children older than three years, the use of artificial materials in the manufacture of the upper part of the product is permissible. The insole and the lining must necessarily consist of natural materials, but for children of 3–7 years old it is allowed to use a heater made of bikes and artificial fur.

Conditionally boots can be divided into three types, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. Consider them in more detail.

Boots of genuine leather

Genuine leather products are very durable, so no matter how active a child is, he will not be able to spoil his shoes. Leather models adapt to the baby's foot, taking its shape, and create good air circulation. In such footwear the child's foot sweats less. In addition, leather is great for the production of both winter and demi-season models.

Faux Leather Boots

Artificial leather is made from a fabric or knitted base, polymeric materials, etc. Shoes made of leatherette quickly wipe and wear, it is "afraid" of temperature fluctuations and is absolutely not suitable for frost.

It is necessary to distinguish artificial skin from synthetic. The latter consists of natural leather waste, due to which it surpasses leather leatherette in its properties. Synthetic leather boots are strong enough, waterproof and breathable, they do not crack in the cold and have good elasticity.

Nubuck or suede boots

Suede - specially treated seamy side of the skin. Nubuck - finely fleeced skin, similar to suede, but it is made from other types of leather. Nubuck is stronger than suede, and suede is softer and softer, but in general both of these materials have the same properties.

Boots made of faux suede and nubuck have a higher strength and wear resistance, but they are less warm and hold bad air.

What to look for when buying

Sole

Choose a flexible sole with corrugation, which will ensure good adhesion to the surface, and thus reduce the risk of falls. Also pay attention to the sole of thermoplastic elastomer and thermoplastic rubber - these materials are characterized by good frost resistance and wear resistance. In addition, they are not slippery.

Do not rush to buy boots with polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride soles. It breaks and cracks when exposed to low temperatures. In addition, the polyurethane outsole strongly slips.

Heater

As a heater for boots, natural and artificial fur is most often used, the membrane:

1. Shoes with faux fur It has a low cost, it is not whimsical in care. But it doesn’t keep warm and accumulates static electricity.

2. Natural fur - A great option for the winter. It has high thermal insulation properties, allowing the skin to breathe, and good wear resistance.

3. Membrane - creates an optimal microclimate for the baby's foot, retains heat well and provides optimal air circulation. It prevents the leg from sweating and overheating and protects the boots from leaking, even if the child “walks” through the puddles.

The backdrop

Backdrop in shoes for children should be solid and hard. This is necessary so that the child’s posture is formed correctly, and the muscles and joints of the legs are well fixed and protected from injury.

Heel

Winter shoes for children under 8 years old should have a small heel, 5-10 mm high. For children over 8 years old - no more than 20 mm. At the same time in width it should not be less than 1/3 of the length of the sole. Such a heel increases the stability of the child and reduces the risk of falls.

The size

Shoes for a child can not be bought for growth. Too big boots will create a strong load on the legs, poorly fix the foot, lead to the formation of corns and even cause shuffling gait. And in the presence of an instep support there is a risk of abnormal development of the foot and "clubfoot".

Too tight shoes, in turn, impairs blood circulation, adversely affects the posture and gait, increases the risk of flatfoot.

The optimal size of winter boots is when there is a distance of 10–15 mm between the largest fingers of a child and a toe. Thanks to the air gap formed, the shoes will be better kept warm, and the child will feel more comfortable in these boots.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.