Each parent understands and understands the importance of selecting shoes for a small child. At this age, the musculoskeletal system is at the initial stage of development, and the fragility of bones is a separate issue in general, because close models of shoes will cause deformation of the foot.
When choosing winter boots, you need to consider the mobility of the baby. Therefore, they should not cause discomfort, freeze and restrict movement.
Varieties
Watching how quickly children grow up, parents ask questions: "What shoes are better?", "How to choose the right one?". And in the cold seasons, such problems are especially relevant, since the street is slippery, cold and slushy.
Traditional children's winter shoes are boots or boots. They are durable, fashionable, beautiful. If boots or boots are made of leather and get wet, then they are treated with sprays with a water-repellent effect.
The boots on the membrane are relevant in the season from November to March. The quality and convenience of this variety of shoes fully justify the high cost. It is worth noting that for babies who do not know how to walk, it is better to choose another option, since
membrane shoes are designed for active children.
Snow boots (thermal boots) are two-layer winter boots: the upper is most often made of polypropylene, and the lower is made of felt. They do not get wet and provide warmth to children's legs during long walks. Some firms create thermal boots, the temperature of which socks reaches -40
0 C.
Ugg boots are warm shoes designed for walking in dry weather. Despite the convenience due to lack of heels, orthopedists urge not to wear them often.
Which one to choose
There are a lot of criteria for buying shoes during the cold season, but let's pay attention to the most important ones. So, children's winter shoes should be:
1. Convenient. If this factor is not taken into account, it will be difficult for the child to move around, he will quickly get tired and begin to act up. Therefore, the shoe size should be 1–1.5 cm larger, the toe area should be wider than the heel. Make sure that the lift does not squeeze the leg, but is not too loose.
2. Easy. In winter, due to the large number of clothes, it is difficult to move around, and heavy shoes will completely complicate this process. Therefore, before buying, evaluate the weight of several pairs and let them hold their child. If he holds them without tension, then you can safely acquire.
3. Flexible. The children's foot should repeat similar movements as when walking barefoot.
4. Water resistant. Shoes made from natural materials are recommended to be treated with water repellents for shoes.
5. Non-slip. Most often, children fall into the ice, therefore, in order to prevent possible injuries, you need to choose boots with a corrugated sole made of rubber or polyvinyl chloride.
6. Wear resistant. This parameter mainly relates to soles, laces, fasteners, zippers and seams.
What to look for
When purchasing children shoes for the winter, it is necessary to consider:
- The baby should like her. Today, boots produce a wide variety of colors. Therefore, let the child choose the model he likes, and you forget about the daily persuasion and vagaries of his child.
- High-quality shoes do not have traces of glue and sloppy seams.
- It is desirable that the insole was removable.
- Keep receipts for branded shoes, as they have a guarantee.
"Kotofey"
In 1935, machines for the production of shoes were brought to the factory in Yegoryevsk. Then began the annual training of masters. Having gained experience, they turned into professionals and became the firm backbone of the company.
Already at the end of 1936 the first children's shoes “Kotofey” were published. By the beginning of the 90s, production exceeded 3,000,000 pairs. But unfortunately, the economic turmoil of that period led to a decline in production.
In 1996, the Yegoryevsk shoe factory began working with the Italian company IGI. Under the terms of the contract, Kotofey children's shoes were to be made from Italian materials and under the supervision of specialists from a foreign company.
Thanks to this collaboration, the company improved its technology, and the products began to meet modern requirements. For some time, the brand accepted orders that accounted for 10% of total production, but with the growth of demand and popularity, this idea had to be completely abandoned.
Products
The Kotofey trademark uses only high-quality and natural materials for the production of its products. Particular attention is paid to the work of the scientific part, shoes fully comply with the requirements of orthopedists.
Together with the Moscow State University of Design and Technology, the factory developed a convenient and orthopedic correct shoe, on the basis of which each pair of shoes is now produced.
The Kotofey snowboots are particularly successful. Customer reviews confirm the fact that the model is really comfortable and ergonomic.
The key to success of the company is constant movement and development. This motivation for many decades helps to create high-quality and comfortable shoes.
A wide range of models and improvements to each collection have made the brand a leader among other manufacturers. Every year, the factory creates more than 1000 models of shoes, 40% of which is new - Kotofey snowboots.
Size chart
The assortment is quite wide and occupies 12 positions. To correctly determine the size, you need to measure the baby's foot and find the indicator in the table. Given that the child is growing rapidly, shoes need to be selected 1.5 cm more. So, brand dimension grid:
M - metric size indicates the length of the foot in centimeters;
W - stroke mass size.
Temperature socks
For several years now, the European territory of Russia has not been spoiled by winter in severe frosts. Often there is no snow until January, the air temperature is +1, and there is slush around. What to put on the child’s feet in such weather? Are rubber boots on top of galoshes? The Yegoryevsk factory knows the answer: Kotofey snowboots. The temperature of the socks of this shoe is from +5 to -5.
Membrane boots for babies in a stroller can be worn when outside to -7 ° C. Given the stillness of the baby, you should wear thermal socks. For active children in such a temperature regime under the membrane shoes, synthetic socks can be worn.
Cost and reviews
It was no accident that Kotofey snowboots gained such popularity. Reviews of these shoes only confirm the conformity of high quality and affordable prices.
Children's snowboats cost from about 1000 rubles.
For schoolchildren, they can be purchased at a cost of 1300 to 1800 rubles.
How much do Kotofey snowboots cost for teenagers and adults? The price for one pair is approximately 2500 rubles.
As practice has shown, no brand has exclusively positive feedback among buyers. Consumer opinions about the products of the shoe factory were divided. But it is worth noting the absence of radically negative reviews: some noted the advantages, others pointed to some disadvantages.
By carefully analyzing each opinion, you can understand the result: the Kotofey snowboots received more positive than negative reviews. Advantages of shoes:
- use of natural materials;
- the convenience of each pair of shoes;
- anti- slip sole coating ;
- high level of quality, comfort and reliability;
- A wide range of proposed models;
- durability of shoes;
- the presence of arch support and following all orthopedic requirements.
Winter boots "Kotofey" received small comments:
- some products have too bulky appearance;
- individual selection of the model.
In general, the above opinions can be stated as follows: snowboots for Kotofey children are worthy of attention and appreciation from consumers.
Secrets of the new shoe market
Membrane winter boots "Kotofey" have versatility. The same shoes can be worn in summer heat, in slush, and even in severe frosts. Such a novelty quickly reduced the demand for seasonal shoes. But let's take it in order ...
The membrane is a multilayer tissue with pores of microscopic dimensions. The number of layers starts from 3. The principle of moisture protection is that the liquid is not able to pass through micropores due to their small size, but air penetrates without problems.
During wear, the air inside the membrane shoe under the influence of body temperature heats up and becomes moist. But due to the vapor-permeable quality of the fabric, moisture is brought out. Here everything happens according to the simple law of equilibrium.
As a result, it turns out that inside the membrane shoe has its own microclimate. It protects children's legs from cold and moisture and prevents them from sweating during long walks. It is this property and the savings on several seasonal pairs of boots and boots that made the shoes on the membrane so popular.
For children
Snowboats are recognized as a comfortable and practical shoe model. They are not afraid of battery drying and salt erosion, they are easy to wash. They consist of a heat-protective three-layer felt boots. For additional warming and convenience there is a foamy foam pad. The surface is made of durable synthetic material, the sole is made of thermoplastic rubber, which does not allow getting wet. Also, the bottom is distinguished by its flexibility and mobility even at zero temperature.
Kotofey snowboots (reviews of mothers confirm this) can be worn even by babies, thus shoes become the best option for kindergarten.
First Steps Collection
First of all, the factory specialists took care of their smallest customers. For them, they released a collection of shoes under the touching title "First Steps". Indeed, for children trying to move independently, you can not pick up shoes only in size. The material for its manufacture should be elastic and well fit the shape of the children's legs. Therefore, the models of the new collection for the smallest from Kotofey are made exclusively from genuine leather.
Particular attention was paid to shoe designs. There is always a wide nasal zone (does not constrain the fingers), a rigid back (fixes the heel) and a 5-mm heel, which forms the correct gait.
Stylish boots for fashionistas
Choosing shoes for girls is a matter of particular importance. After all, every little fashionista tries on the shoes of her mother or older sister.
First of all, a new pair of shoes should please the girl. However, do not forget about the quality, convenience, wear resistance and the fact that the purchase should not negatively affect the family budget. All these factors make children's shopping a real problem.
Shoes for girls must meet many requirements. Convenience here comes first, because discomfort will interfere with the proper growth of the leg. Children are restless and active people, which means that shoes should be designed for increased load.
There are even more requirements for winter shoes. It must be heat resistant and waterproof. After all, little girls are expectant mothers, and wet and frozen feet are one of the common reasons for the onset of serious diseases.
Snowboots for the girl "Kotofey" meet all the above standards and preferences of parents. They are not only comfortable and of high quality, but also stylish.
As a insulation, a three-layer lining of sheep wool was used. Caring for them is very convenient - just wipe them with a cloth. The pluses of the snowboots of this brand include models for girls with a high rise. Convenience of operation is guaranteed by lacing, zipper or elastic band. Also, designers of the Kotofey brand took care of the style of their products. Each model looks bright, and animal drawings make snowboats fun and interesting.
Thus, having studied the demand for Kotofey's products, we can conclude that each model meets all the standards for the right and high-quality shoes.