How to choose boots for the winter

The choice of winter shoes must be approached responsibly and comprehensively, your feet should not freeze, because not only your well-being, but also your health depends on this. The famous proverb says: "Prepare the sled in the summer, and the cart in the winter."

The idea is really good, because it is at the beginning of summer that many stores hold sales dedicated to the liquidation of the winter collection, and you have the opportunity to purchase high-quality shoes at a discount. You can also buy high-quality shoes at low prices during the season, choosing something from last year's collection.

Today stores amaze us with a variety of models, among which there are shoes, both made of natural and synthetic materials. It is better to opt for genuine leather shoes, since such shoes are more practical, durable and much more useful.

Non-natural materials that imitate the skin are more elastic. From sudden changes in temperature or exposure to moisture, leatherette can crack or wrinkle, forming unattractive folds. How to distinguish natural from artificial leather? Everything is simple - it is enough to carry out a test to the touch, leatherette is colder than natural leather.

Natural fur should also be preferred. It can be distinguished from an artificial one by its shine - the natural shine is even and matte, while the synthetic has a shinier pile. Suede shoes are impractical enough for the winter. However, if you spend little time outdoors or want to buy suede shoes as a holiday option, there is no need to hesitate. However, do not forget that suede products require special care, and also do not tolerate the effects of water and reagents that are sprinkled on sidewalks to melt snow.

Quality footwear has a pleasant appearance. Any defects - scratches, diverging seams or stains - are a sign of a defective product. Special attention should be paid to the heel and toe, these elements must keep their shape, high-quality shoes usually have special seals in these places. The interior decoration also deserves attention, as it was written above, the fur should only be natural, the insole should be soft, its edges should be smoothly processed, not protrude beyond the borders.

Make sure that the sole is firmly glued and sewn to the upper, inspect the product from all sides. The lack of firmware does not mean the poor quality of shoes, modern shoe adhesives perfectly replace firmware.

The most popular materials for making shoe soles are PVC, polyurethane and rubber. All of them are highly waterproof and resistant to mechanical stress. Pay attention to the pattern on the sole - the more different protrusions and spikes on it, the less you will slip in these shoes.

Most of the ladies' models have a heel. For the winter, you should not buy shoes with plastic heels, to check the quality - lightly press on the heel, has it shifted? If so, you should look for another model. In addition, you should not choose shoes with stilettos or similar high heels for winter, such shoes slip a lot, and falling from the height of your own heels can be traumatic.

An excellent option for winter would be platform or wedge shoes. However, whichever model you choose, pay attention to the sole in the forefoot, it should not be too thin.

Do not forget also that winter shoes should be different in size from summer / demi-season. The leg should be comfortable, nothing should be tightened, otherwise the legs will freeze and get tired due to tightness. However, be careful, shoes that are too loose will quickly trample and lose their silhouette.

As for men's shoes, pay attention - Chinese footwear "size by size" will more than likely be small for you, Polish manufacturers take this feature into account and use special pads for making winter shoes, so Polish-made shoes can be bought in size by size.

When buying separately, it is worth checking the quality of zippers and other accessories. The zipper should open / close without any extra effort, pay attention that the lining does not fall into it, and all the seams are made with high quality. In addition, the seams should not be felt inside, otherwise you risk rubbing your feet.

The most popular women's shoes at all times are boots and ankle boots. Such shoes should not press in the shins, so it is better to choose a model with a wide top or with functional lacing in this area.

As for the price - this parameter is set by materials, manufacturer and country. You should not save on winter shoes, because a high-quality item simply cannot be cheap. Correctly chosen winter footwear will serve you for more than one season and will pay off its cost in full.

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