Reindeer Boots

Deer-skin boots are the national shoes of many peoples of the North. Such shoes are part of the national costume and reflects all climatic and weather conditions of the area. Features of shoes are also determined by the lifestyle of the people and the main activity.

The name of the boots may vary depending on the area of ​​distribution, traditional use and the difference in models.

Unty is the Evenki name for shoes (mainly these models have boots with fur outward). This short fur-lined shoe made from deer skin with legs. High boots can also be high and even long. CNTs feature their high thermal functions.

Torbas - high boots like high boots, only in their manufacture wool is used instead of fur, and sheep skin is used instead of the sole. Boots are called Torbas among the peoples of Siberia and the Far North.

Pima - high fur boots with ankle above the knee, used by the Khanty and Mansi peoples.

Pima worn with a special stocking or insoles of dry grass. Female models differ from male models only in some details and decorations. Pima are also used by the peoples of the Trans-Urals, Siberia, and the Nenets.

Kittens - shortened soft boots up to 20-30 cm with the use of cloth and leather. Used by the Dolgans.

Every year, shoes made from deer skins are gaining more and more popularity among the wide population not only of Siberia and the North, but also the whole world.

The boots are comfortable for long walks and protect against snow and frost no worse than Russian felt boots. The boots can keep warm for a long time and are very comfortable to wear.

As a rule, shoes have a lock on the side or front. Models can be richly decorated or, conversely, not have any stylized decorations.

The color of the boots varies depending on the type of wool from which the shoes are made.Often it is black, brown, milky, reddish. Boots can be both long and short.

Women's boots made of deerskin are now at the peak of fashion and are very popular among fashionistas around the world. Many world fashion houses successfully produce various models of boots that vary in height of the boots themselves, in the length of the coat, in color.

Now many manufacturers shave their boots, giving the accuracy of winter shoes. True, in this case, the boots lose some of their warm-water functions, but such a model looks very stylish and pretty.

Also, fashion designers combine in one shoe model both long wool and shaved - this option looks quite original, and the shoes remain warm and protect against all weather hardships.

Male models of boots, as a rule, are made without any decorations and additional inserts. Here, the main function is protection against the cold and internal comfort. Varieties of men's boots can be tall and short.

Children's models of deer skin boots are made using a special technology that makes them light in weight and wearing. Boots, or high boots, no worse than traditional felt boots protect children's legs from the cold.

There are models for both boys and girls, as well as models for both sexes.

• Among the many options for winter shoes for the cold and blizzard, reindeer skin boots are characterized by special thermal conductivity - it is very difficult to freeze in them even at the harshest temperature. In addition, the boots are well protected from snow and wind.

• Despite the rather “flexible” appearance of the boots, they retain their original appearance, do not lose their shape and do not wear out for many years - it is not for nothing that such boots were the main type of shoes in the North, where the weather does not take people into account.

• In addition, soft boots made of deer skin are very stylish and fashionable in combination with the right clothes. These shoes are a bright original accessory for the winter season.

• In addition, boots are part of the national costume of some peoples of Siberia, and such a choice of shoes becomes almost patriotic.

Deer wool boots are often replaced with less durable cowhide shoes. How to distinguish real boots from fakes?

First of all, you need to pay attention to the pile. Deer wool differs from cow's in that it is coarser and rough to the touch. Cow's hair is soft - it feels like a dog’s coat.

Also, unscrupulous producers often dye cowhide to pass it off as deer. To catch the fraud, it is enough just to rub the wool between the fingers a little - the fingers should remain clean, without signs of paint.

Before buying, you should make sure that the wool on the shoes is not dyed, because with high humidity such boots can “leak” and lose their original color.

You should also check the pile on the surface of the shoe. The fur should be smooth and even, without holes or bald spots. You can swipe the pile with your palm and check: if there is no fur left in your hands, then you can safely buy such shoes.

Do not be alarmed if one pair of shoes is different in color - the natural shade of deer skins cannot be the same everywhere.

An inalienable rule in the choice of shoes is the correlation of price and quality. Real deerskin boots cannot be cheap, but it is better not to choose a pair that is too expensive. It is better to focus on the average price - it depends on the region in which the shoes are sold, and on the manufacturer. Foreign manufacturers, as a rule, overcharge, but this does not mean a higher quality product.

Boots made of deer skin are hardly universal shoes, so it is very important to choose the right combination with clothes. So, the following elements are perfectly combined with classic high fur boots:

• sheepskin coats;
• fur sheepskin coats or vests;
• some types of fur coats (it is better to combine the color of the fur coat with the color of the shoe);
• sneakers are rarely combined with puffer jackets and classic down jackets;
• leggings or tights with fleece;
• skinny jeans or trousers so that the legs can be directed inside the boots;
• skirts and dresses of medium length without bright details and decorations.

It is better if the design of outerwear or accessories (hats, scarves, mittens) will contain any kind of fur.

The salt that sprinkles on city streets can damage the material of boots. Therefore, every time you get home, you need to wipe the shoes with a soft, slightly damp cloth. After that, you need to leave the boots and let them dry.

In the event that dirt gets on the surface of the boots, first you need to dry your shoes, because it will be easier to remove pollution from dry fur. After that it is necessary to clean the dirt with a brush.

To keep high fur boots in a warm, dry place, and inside it is necessary to put a sock or a piece of cloth, as well as cardboard under the height of the boots, so that the shoes do not wrinkle and retain their shape.