It so happened that in our country nine out of twelve months are wet, rainy or frosty.
Therefore, the choice of suitable seasonal shoes for the whole family for many turns into an important and urgent issue. Nordman shoes made in Russia are perfectly suited for climatic conditions and the vagaries of domestic weather. It was launched in Pskov in 2000, and the first advantages of these shoe pairs were appreciated by fishermen and hunters. It was for these categories of Russians that the company launched the first series of safety shoes. In 2005, a line of children's and women's shoes appeared. Since 2013, shoes have been produced under the Nordman brand.
Features and Benefits
- Protection. The main task of all Nordman models is to protect human feet from dampness and cold. Rubber boots, felt boots and "dutiks" are produced using exclusive technologies from durable and high-quality materials. Each new model is tested in several stages: first, the company's specialists, and then the first "control" customers in natural weather conditions. The model is launched into mass production only if they are absolutely sure of its protective properties.
- Convenience. Nordman is comfortable and any model of men's, women's or children's collections meets all modern ideas about the right seasonal shoes.
- Design. Manufacturers are creative in creating shoe pairs. Color schemes, experiments with the sole are varied and sometimes unusual. The appearance of Nordman boots is easily recognizable.
- Durability. Due to the materials used (EVA and TEP), the boots will not be demolished. They will serve more than one season. Moreover, such shoes do not require any special and expensive care.
Models
“Nordman” produces three lines of shoes: children’s, men’s and women’s.
Baby
- Felt boots "Nordman". Bright and warm.They can be with Velcro or lock. Designed taking into account the characteristics of the children's foot. Woolen top. Strong sole treated with a special compound that prevents it from hardening in severe frost. They are optimal for cold regions with dry snowy weather, where the air temperature drops to minus 30 in winter. They are presented in a wide range of colors - from pastel gray and beige to bright pink and purple.
- Dutics of "Nordman Lumi". Warm winter boots with water-repellent coating. Actual for regions with moody weather. If frost is replaced by thaw and thaw, Lumi dutics will protect against getting wet and freezing. But still they are advised to wear them only in cold weather, since the boots retain heat well, and the child will be hot in spring. They are presented in different colors - for boys and girls, as well as in a colorful design, suitable for everyone.
- Snobuts "Nordman JOY". Boots for demi-season walks. Warm, comfortable, with a thick sole and water-repellent fabric on top. Inside it is duplicated by foam rubber. Intense color scheme with an alignment for boys and girls. They look elegant, designed for a fairly high rise in the foot.
- Snowboots "Nordman AVIS". Very light and incredibly warm. Designed for inactive children walking in extreme cold. The sewn-in fur will not allow tender children's legs to feel the severity of the climate. You can walk in them for a long time and with pleasure. The main thing to remember is that in snowboots you should not "dive" into too deep puddles, because water can get into the space between galoshes and fabric.
- Nordman KIDS boots - autumn and demi-season boots. Rubber models with fleece insulation are suitable for walking through puddles. Boots with fur inserts - will serve faithfully, protecting the baby's legs, even in light frosts.
Women
- Ugg boots “Nordman FROSTO” - designed for city walks in late autumn, winter and early spring. Seamless sole provides reliable protection against moisture and cold, a special tab on it prevents them from slipping. Inside are warmed by fur with addition of wool. Color schemes - black, several shades of brown, ocher, as well as raspberry.
- Boots “Nordman BELLINA” - demi-season high and medium height boots. There are options with a zipper, there are models with a heel or on the platform. The waterproof sole and the boot material with the same properties make them very practical. Inside, warm and delicate fur.
- Boots "Nordman SILLA" - withstand temperatures up to minus 45C. They are for active ladies who are not averse to go fishing, hunting, love to relax in the winter in nature.
Cuff with a cord protects the foot from getting inside the snow.
- Nordman SKY Dutiks are a great option for exploring the winter park and forest. They are reliable, very warm. This model is especially popular with young mothers who spend a lot of time in the winter on the street, walking with their baby.
Men's
- Nordman POWER PLUS is powerful, truly male boots, perfect for hunting and fishing. They are protected from getting wet, they are warm - this provides a four-layer liner. Withstand temperatures up to minus 30.
- Nordman Extreme boots are a true champion in broken low-temperature records. Shoes withstand frosts to minus 60 degrees.
- The Nordman Activ and Nordman Classic models are the most popular. They warm effectively in 30-degree frost, their feet do not sweat, and the sole does not slip on ice and retains elasticity in any cold.
- Nordman NEO PLUS wedge boots are a bestseller. Treads are designed for fishing in cold water. The neoprene boot will prevent the fisherman from freezing. And massive soles with anti-slip pattern guarantee stability on any surface.
Material and color
Nordman boots are made from an unusual material - ethylene vinyl acetate, or as it is also called EVA. This material does not allow cold, has an extremely low ability to conduct heat. Thus, the own heat produced by human skin remains inside.The material is lightweight, porous, so products made of it are not bulky; it is easy to travel in them even over long distances. Paradoxically, boots for an adult sometimes weigh a little more than slippers!
A number of Nordman models are made from TEP-thermoelastoplast. It is frost-resistant thermoresin. It is heavier than EVA, but overall the shoes are also quite light.
For all models where there is a place to be fabric, it is 100% waterproof.
The warmed models are equipped with fleece or fur stockings - inserts. These "stockings" are both removable and non-removable. There is no question of the naturalness of the fur, since Nordman shoes are still budgetary. But a competent combination of faux fur with a considerable share (up to 50% in extreme models) of wool (felt) makes the inserts warm and comfortable.
Rubber boots are made mainly of PVC.
Soles are seamless, elastic, waterproof. Some models of the men's collection are equipped with an in-depth tread and even spikes.
The color scheme of the Nordman boots is rather extensive, especially for women's and children's collections. In addition to the classic black, gray and brown, you can pick up reliable boots protecting against weather disasters pink and blue, blue and bright yellow. Designers of the company traditionally change colors every season.
How to choose?
Choosing Nordman boots, you need to honestly answer yourself a few questions: where will they need to be worn, to whom and in what weather? Based on the feasibility, you can safely stop your choice on a particular model.
- When it comes to buying shoes for a child, his age must be taken into account. Less mobile babies who take strollers can wear models with a thinner layer of insulation. Active guys who also love to run through puddles need effective protection from moisture. “Nordman Kids” or a similar model, but cheaper - “Nordman Sun” will suit them. In addition, it is worth taking a closer look at the individual characteristics of the thermoregulation of the child. In some, the legs and arms are always warm, in others - icy, even in summer. In general, it is better not to wear snobuts if the thermometer bars have fallen below 10-15 degrees Celsius, even if the child is active. In boots, their EVA “extreme threshold” is higher - for moving fidgets it is minus 20- minus 25 degrees below zero.
- If the Nordman boots are purchased for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, it is worthwhile to emphasize practical specialized models. Classic and Active will protect your health outdoors.
- For everyday wear in urban conditions - almost all models of the women's collection and model range for children are suitable.
For those who take the Nordman for the first time, it may be difficult to determine the right size. The fact is that shoes made of EVA and TEP have a variable size. Double values 25/26 or 29/30 are always written on the sole. How to understand what size you are buying? The secret is in the production features. EVA boots are cast at a very high temperature, and when they cool down and take the desired shape, the difference in size is normal. Experts advise buying such shoes, as they say, “with a margin” - one size larger than necessary.
Double size is two sizes at once. A larger one indicates the size of the shoe, a smaller one indicates the size of the warm liner.
For the smallest, it is better to buy boots and snobuts with a non-removable insulation - it will be easier for the crumb to change shoes on their own. It can be fundamentally important for older children and adults that the insulation stocking can be easily removed and dried. Another detail: the fleece liner is slightly “colder” than the fur. Consider the climate in your area.
When choosing their EVA shoes, it is important not to miscalculate with the height of the lift. This is more true for children's models. Nordman collections have pairs designed for high and low lifters.
These boots are a real find for lazy owners, because shoes do not require careful care. It’s enough to learn simple rules.These vapors cannot be dried on a hot battery and near an open fire (for example, around a fire). EVA material successfully copes with severe frosts, but is afraid of high external temperatures. When storing, make sure that the shoe pair does not fall under prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
EVA boots are easy to wash, wipe, do not lose color saturation.
Reviews
Reviews about the Nordman boots are mostly positive. Especially satisfied are the mothers who bought such shoe pairs to their children. And in the conditions of rather mild winters of Central Russia, and in severe Ural frosts, these boots, felt boots and snobuts perfectly proved themselves. The only thing parents warn about is not to put extra socks on the child, unless, of course, it’s minus 35 on the street. Because the baby’s legs begin to sweat. But no one complains about freezing. Residents of regions with an unstable climate prefer to buy several models of Nordman boots at once - alone in frosts, others in the thaw.
Dozens of forums for anglers, hunters and extreme travelers are dedicated to the reviews of the Nordman men's collection. According to their owners, boots perform their purpose perfectly. All without exception, note the affordable prices for Pskov-made products (from 800 to 2500-3000 thousand rubles).
Women who wear Nordman boots claim that the shoes are solid and warm. But they wish to see a wider selection of patterns and colors. They also want to acquire Nordman in a more elegant design. Manufacturers study and analyze all reviews about their products. Rational and creative proposals promise to be implemented in the coming seasons.
“Nordman” gives freedom of choice from childhood, because a person has the right to decide for himself where to go - to conquer the snowy plains or wade to the nearest island. In the right shoes, which helps and protects, you can safely walk in the park or jerk with friends on a wild boar. Where to go - people decide. “Nordman” simply guarantees them a comfortable trip and a successful finish.