How to choose winter boots?

Winter came, and with it the need to buy winter boots. It seems that it could be easier - you go to the store and choose the pair of shoes you like. But the trouble is, the choice of shoes is too large, the range of prices is even greater, and I want to choose boots that are enough for more than one season and at the same time that their price matches their quality. The task is not easy. How to choose winter boots, what to look for when buying, how not to make a mistake in your choice? Let's get it right.

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Material

How to choose boots? First of all, you need to decide on the material. This is the most important indicator on which the product's ability to retain heat, service life and breathability depends.

There may be such options.

The best stuff

It is best to take genuine leather products. Only the skin should be thick and strong. Products made of thin skin in the cold will not warm and will not last long. This material:

• resistant to low temperatures;
• during severe frosts it does not deform and passes air, so the foot in such shoes does not sweat.

Important! How not to make a mistake with the choice, because at the moment manufacturers of leather products are so high-quality portray genuine leather that it is difficult to distinguish between them?

• Genuine leather is not afraid of fire, so you can conduct a test with a lighter.
• There is another way, less traumatic - hold your fingers on the boot for a minute: the real skin will become warm, and the substitute will remain cold.

Alternative

In the case of choosing shoes made of leatherette, we carefully evaluate the product, because here the difference is huge. Some boots can last all season, others will tear in a week. In this case, it is better to prefer high-quality shoes from a good brand, it will be as comfortable in it as in boots made of genuine leather.

Material for a solid look

Boots from suede They undoubtedly look very beautiful, but this material is very moody and difficult to maintain. Suede does not tolerate contact with water, as well as with reagents, which are strewn on the sidewalks in the winter.

For everyday shoes, this is not the most practical choice. It’s better to leave such "exit".

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Sole

In the question of how to choose women's winter boots, the sole plays an important role:

• If you want your boots to be warm, then it should be thick. Having bought boots with thin soles, you will freeze in them as well as in summer shoes.
• The material from which it is made can be any, but in the case of winter boots, rubber or rubber is still preferable. Such shoes will not slip, which is very important in ice. Otherwise, you will then have to decide how to make the sole less slippery.
• Buy shoes with a good tread pattern.
• Good boots must be not only glued, but also stitched, and the seams should really fasten the sole to the main part. Otherwise, after a couple of weeks, your sole will begin to peel off and leak.

Important! If you bought unbroken shoes, then do not be upset. Just bring it to the shoemaker who will easily solve your problem. Just do it in advance, before the onset of cold weather.

• Heel is better to choose low and wide - it is more stable. You should not be tempted by hairpins if you choose shoes for every day.Studs will sink deep into the snow, and walking in such shoes will be difficult. And in the conditions of ice it is also dangerous.

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Insides

For boots to be really warm, they must have a warm lining. Natural material warms best - it can be sheepskin or fur, although today many manufacturers use synthetic heaters. What's better?

• A good sheepskin is more durable. Sheepskin is a great way to keep warm. But it is better if it is not visible. It does not look too stylish.
• The rabbit's fur is very soft and pleasant to the touch, but it is quickly erased.
• Synthetic inserts look nice, but do not warm well enough, so this is not a very practical choice.

Important! If you still choose such a model, you should buy a slightly larger model in order to be able to put boots on a warm wool sock.

• The insoles should be thick, and it is better if they are not attached to the sole, then they will be easy to get out and dry if necessary.

Important! If you come across a model in which the insoles are made of thin material, they can be replaced with woolen or thermal.

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Laces or zipper

Buying boots with a zipper or lace-up is a matter of taste. Just when choosing, consider the following points:

• When choosing shoes with a zipper, pay special attention to it. It should not jam, and the lining should not be sewn too close to the zipper. You only need to buy a perfectly functioning clasp, otherwise - after a while it will deteriorate.
• The lacing should be as close to the toe as possible - this will simplify the process of putting on and removing boots.

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Fitting

Before you buy winter boots, they must be tried on:

• Dress them and move them inside with your feet. Seams, fasteners, paper clips should not be felt.
• The foot should not be cramped, otherwise it will be cold in the frost in the legs. Do not buy assurances from sellers that genuine leather will stretch when worn. While it stretches, you will rub your feet to holes.
• If you are going to wear them on warm socks, then you should take them with you. But with or without toe, the foot should be free, shoes should not restrict movements.

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What else should you consider when buying boots?

• Do not buy old models that have been lying in stock for several years. Perhaps they have lost their quality during this time. With long-term storage, the skin dries out, and the glue loses its properties.
• Shoe height is also important, especially in cold regions where heavy snowfall falls. In this case, it is better to purchase models with high legs.
• Pay attention that the shoe is comfortable, otherwise, these boots will become a torture chamber for you.
• Compare both boots, they should be the same. Be sure to compare whether each element converges, especially with regard to decor.

Important! Boots from trusted and reliable manufacturers always have a guarantee.

• Try to buy the right care products along with your shoes.
• If you buy a model with a narrow nose, then it is worth taking boots one size larger.
• When you put on high-heeled boots, your leg goes forward, so when trying on such a pair, walk around the store a bit to feel if there is enough space in front of the toes.
• If you buy rubber shoes, purchase warm and soft insoles for greater comfort.

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Should I buy shoes online?

This method of purchase will help you to save some money, but it can also add difficulties if suddenly the shoes do not fit you in size or simply prove to be uncomfortable. You will not be able to try on in advance.

Important! You can make a reasonable compromise - look after and try on shoes in the store, and buy the same pair on the Internet.

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Choose shoes according to the figure

How to choose boots so that they look spectacular and comfortable:

• For ladies with voluminous ankles, boots with wide shafts made of soft materials are suitable.
• For tall women, it is better to choose models with a small heel.
• Women of short stature will look more impressive in short ankle boots or boots that are up to the middle of the lower leg. Such models visually lengthen the legs, making their owner taller and slimmer.
• If you prefer stable shoes, then you should pay attention to shoes with a “tractor” sole. Such a sole looks like a platform and is very stable, especially true in ice.
• If you prefer to wear pants in the winter, it is better to buy boots without any rhinestones, tassels, fasteners and other delicacy, which under trousers or jeans will still not be visible. But with such clothes, the likelihood of losing jewelry increases many times.

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Now you can easily choose high-quality, comfortable boots for the winter that fit your figure and go through more than one season in them. Good luck