Winter shoes for children: how to choose
With the onset of cold weather, many parents are askedone and the same question: "How to dress a child in the winter?", after all it is necessary that he does not freeze, but at the same time he does not overheat himself in too warm clothes. But we must not forget that no less important than clothing, has winter footwear for children.No matter how many layers of winter clothing you put on your child, if his feet freeze, no overalls, down jackets and hats will save. therefore the right children's winter footwear is very important - warm, comfortable and safe.
Winter shoes for children must be of suitable size. Sometimes parents have a temptation to take boots"To grow", to last longer, and while they are large - poddevat under them a few pairs of socks. But such a decision can not be called wise: a child is unlikely to be comfortable with such shoes. Shoes should not be too spacious (the leg will freeze, because there is no heat-saving effect), nor too tight (the leg without movement will also freeze).
The size of children's shoes is determined not only by the length of the foot, but also by its fullness (width) and lifting (the transition from the foot to the shin). Optimum shoe length - 1-1.5 cm longerfeet. The fullness of footwear is wide, medium and narrow. You can not buy wide shoes for a child with a narrow foot, this leads to an uneven distribution of the load on the muscles.
Before buying it is necessary to try on shoes: even if you figured out by eye that the width andcompleteness of shoes suitable, may not come up the rise. Sometimes it is impossible to shove a leg into shoes with improper lifting, even if the size in theory is suitable. If your child has a high climb, look for shoes with velcro and laces, they allow you to adjust the height of the shoe. It is best to try on shoes in the second half of the day: by evening even the children are slightly swollen legs.
Also, winter footwear for children should have a good sole. Optimum option - easily bendable solefrom PVC or TEP (thermoplastic elastomer). For children polyurethane is not the best choice, this sole is colder and less flexible, it can break at low temperatures. Pay attention to the protector. The pattern on the heel and toe should be pointed in different directions, otherwise the sole will slide.
A small heel (not more than 0.5-1 cm) should be mandatory, it helps to keep balance and formsgait. The best material for the insole is fur. It should be glued or sewn, otherwise it can get lost during the movement and start rubbing. In addition to the insole should be instep, it will help to evenly distribute the load on the foot and protect from flat feet.
Winter shoes for children should have a tall and hard back. Children's winter shoes should be firmly heldthe leg of the child in the correct position. But at the same time avoid too high a bootleg: it can squeeze the leg, disrupting the circulation. The best option is a bootleg with laces so that you can adjust the fit of the shoe to the shin.
What material should be made of winter shoes for children? Ideal - leather or textile top and lining of natural fur. Distinguish synthetic fur from naturalyou can by the characteristic gloss and the absence of smell (or vice versa - a strong "artificial" smell). And the artificial skin differs from the present in that it is cold to the touch and does not heat up. Leather footwear is warm and comfortable, well "breathes". But she has a drawback - she can get wet in deep snow.
Do not soak so-called snowboots (shoes made of breathable, durable polypropylene with a membrane, warmed with wool or felt), but they are not designed for severe frosts. Therefore, if possible, it is desirable to buy a child two pairs: leather boots and polypropylene snowbuts or membrane boots, and there you can choose shoes depending on the weather. In addition, shoes should dry up and "rest", so it's better to alternate different pairs.
Carefully inspect shoes when buying: children's winter shoes should not have spots,cracks, creases, wrinkles and other injuries. Check the integrity of lightning, Velcro, seams. Make sure that the top of the shoe does not peel off from the sole (it is better if the shoes are not only glued, but also stitched).
Winter shoes for children should fit in size and be of high quality, then you can not be afraid that your child will freeze on a walk. Approach the choice of shoes for your baby responsibly!
