Boots are one of the most common and favorite types of shoes in our country. They came to us from Turkic nomads and quickly became the privilege of the nobility. They were inaccessible to ordinary people, but the nobles appreciated their convenience for riding and hunting.
The material for their manufacture at different times was different: cloth, morocco, yuft. The popularity of the boots was uneven in different years, but there is no arguing about their convenience. They found their application in the armed forces. Division into classes was also characteristic of the Red Army. So, ordinary soldiers wore trophy shoes because of poor provision of troops, but the officers were given new boots: chrome, spring, yuft. Despite the shortage of shoes, this tradition was unshakable in the Soviet Army.
In 1916, a curious incident was connected with the boots. The state at that time set a maximum price for chrome boots equal to 36 rubles. A certain ensign, for official needs, acquired a pair, but for 45 rubles, about which he received a cash receipt in confirmation. However, the amount requested by him indicated 36 rubles. The ensign went to the nearest police station. As a result, the store owner and his clerk received a short prison term for trading at prices that exceed the state-established barrier.
Chrome boots combine shoes from different types of leather: chrome pigskin, chrome fabric, half leather, furrow, goatskin, outgrowth. All types differ from each other in the raw materials used, the method of finishing and dyeing, color and thickness. It is believed that chrome braces are the best material for boots. Chrome officer boots are still a success. Although at the moment they are not an element of the wardrobe exclusively of military personnel or Cossacks. Now they are used by workers of various industries. This is no coincidence. Due to the quality of the skin and its dressing, chrome boots do not let the legs get tired and sweat. They maintain optimal foot temperature and are considered the most environmentally friendly.
Chrome boots are made not only from
chrome leather. The thing is that inside, either a different type of skin or fur is used, depending on the season. Their sole is rubber or polyurethane. The insole is sewn of leather and fabric or fabric and cardboard. Chrome boots are considered a very reliable type of shoe. After all, their sole is not just glued to the upper part, but also stitched. The back with a toe are strengthened by additional inserts. Over the years, the quality has not deteriorated, but the design has undergone some changes. Now they do not have a standardized length. Current chrome boots can reach the ankles or be tall.
Now there is no shortage of shoes. Therefore, it is not difficult to purchase chrome boots. Many shoe stores, Internet sites offer various options for both autumn and winter models. You can find a lot of private ads for sale, which offer both used and new boots. The cost of such shoes starts from about 2500 thousand rubles. Although it is possible to sew custom chrome boots. In this case, there is confidence that the shoes will ideally sit on the foot. Naturally, the price of such products will be slightly higher. But convenience, quality and comfort are definitely worth it.