Russian winters are distinguished by their severity and waywardness. Now the thaw will come with slush and sleet, then the frost will attack at 25 degrees. The question of what shoes to choose for yourself or your child during this difficult time of the year worries everyone. After all, it is very important that the baby's feet remain warm and dry in any weather.
Surprisingly, most parents still choose good old felt boots for their children! However, if we remember the simplest felt boots, not distinguished by the variety of colors and designs that our grandparents wore, now progress in this matter has gone far ahead. On the shelves of stores there are such beautiful, cute and funny shoe masterpieces made of felt that you are simply amazed!
Product history
Earlier, only we althy peasants wore felt boots. Such shoes were considered a symbol of family security. And to receive felt boots as a gift was akin to unprecedented luck. They were made by hand, which is why they were expensive. Such shoes were even inherited.
Felt boots gained wide popularity only in the 19th century, when their production began to be carried out on an industrial scale. Some sources indicate that for the first time the mass production of these warm shoes was established in the Nizhny Novgorod province, however, residents of the Yaroslavl region claim that it was they who invented the felt boots.
In our time, the glorious city of Yegorievsk, Moscow Region, has distinguished itself, where the popular children's felt boots "Kotofey" are now produced. Feedback on these products is positive. We will tell you about the brand's success story.
"Kotofey": how it all began
Kotofey shoe brand has more than seventy years of history. It belongs to Egoryevsk Obuv JSC.
Over the years, the company has experienced both ups and downs, but the difficulties have only hardened it. Now the products of the Kotofey brand are in demand throughout Russia and in neighboring countries. It is considered the standard of quality.
The company took off in 1996, when it signed a contract with the Italian company IGI. Egorievsk Footwear OJSC has improved the previous technologies by equipping its production with the most modern equipment. And in 2001, Russia finally learned about the Kotofey trademark. It was in this year that the brand was registered and a logo was created - a cheerful running cat in a hat and boots.
Currently, the brand consistently pleases its customers with collections of new models of the middle price category. Today "Kotofey" is synonymous with an ideal ratio of price and quality.
One of the main directions of the company is the production of children's shoes. The products meet the highest requirements, they are veryconvenient and comfortable. But moms and dads can also choose the perfect pair of shoes for themselves. The main pride of the company, probably, are felt boots "Kotofey". Customer reviews will not lie: JSC "Egoryevsk Obuv" was one of the first in Russia to decide to produce these shoes in a modern way. And they did not fail, falling in love with hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens!
On the company's official website, you can view the product catalog and choose men's, women's and children's felt boots for every taste and color!
Benefits
Why are felt boots still in incredible demand? Now that stores are ready to provide thousands of different models of winter shoes? We assume that the reasons lie in the following:
- The naturalness of the material. Felt boots are nothing but sheep or goat hair.
- Usefulness. It is believed that felt boots are an excellent tool for the prevention of colds.
- Frost resistance. These shoes are able to protect your feet even in 40-degree frost. No wonder people whose work is related to being on the street (for example, sellers in open markets) choose for themselves insulated felt boots "Kotofey" with fur. Reviews claim that only in such products the feet do not freeze.
- Practicality. These shoes can be worn not only in frosts, but also in thaws, wearing galoshes. And modern models do not need them at all, as they are already produced with excellent rubber soles.
There is another component in felt boots, perhaps thanks to which they are still remembered. This is the love and reverent attitude of people,who had a hand in their production. Maybe that's why they are so cozy and pleasant to wear? Maybe not only wool, but also the warmth of the hands of masters warm our legs?
What are boots?
JSC "Egoryevsk Footwear" currently produces the following types of these natural products:
- Plain and insulated felt boots "Kotofey". Reviews of the owners of both models claim that the legs do not freeze. Heaters, rather, were introduced by designers for the peace of mind of parents who always worry about how warm and comfortable their children's legs are. In the insulated version, for additional protection against frost, the shoe has an inner layer, which is made mainly of faux fur.
- Low and high boots "Kotofey". Reviews (according to the size of the shaft) are somewhat contradictory and depend on which model is being considered: adult or children's. Women, as a rule, choose high models for themselves and are very satisfied. The design and decoration of such products are so diverse that you can choose them for any outfit, whether it is rock style or everyday business. Children are trying to choose models of medium height, since it is not easy for them to move around in high boots (especially for babies who are just learning to walk).
- With or without dyes. Gray, white and beige colors of felt boots testify to their 100% naturalness. But "Kotofey" provides its customers with color models. They are also natural, but the technology of their productionsomewhat different. The felt of such footwear consists of two parts. The outer one is colored, but the inner one (the one in contact with the leg) is not. Thus, you do not have to worry that the inner layer will stain the clothes. The quality of such products, as it was, remains on top, and the appearance becomes brighter and more fun! This is especially true for kids and fashionistas.
- Male and female, for boys and girls.
- Children, teens and adults.
- With and without trim. Minimalism or a riot of details is just a matter of everyone's taste.
Clasp - which one to choose?
The engineers-creators and designers of the boots "Kotofey" worked not only on the appearance of their products, but also thought out the level of comfort in both adult and children's models.
Which clasp to choose and what kind is it? The main type, of course, is lightning. It can be sewn in front and side, go strictly vertically or along an oblique line.
What is noteworthy: in children's models, the zipper does not completely open the boots, but simply makes its bootleg wider thanks to the felt inlay.
Parents recommend and praise such boots "Kotofey". Reviews (by size and type of models) are different, but buyers unequivocally agree that children's products with such zippers are the most comfortable.
No less parents praise Velcro fasteners. They are also popular.
Firstly, putting on such felt boots is much faster. Secondly, you must admit that Velcro fails much less often than lightning.
The sole is an important detail
Since winters in central Russia have become unpredictable and sometimes too wet, felt boots manufacturers had to invent something new.
Now you rarely see such shoes for sale without soles. This is not practical, felt tends to wear off, and it will be possible to wear it only in severe frosts, and even then in a village where roads are not sprinkled with reagents. In cities, even in severe frosts, there is dirt and slush on the sidewalks."Kotofey" took into account all the nuances here too. The company produces boots only with rubber soles. With it, you can not be afraid to wet your feet. But "Kotofey" went further, anticipating the desires of its customers! In addition to the high and thick soles, the toe and heel of felt products are also protected from getting wet by a special moisture-resistant coating. This is how Kotofey improved boots!
Reviews of parents who bought such shoes for their little "all-terrain vehicles" confirm: with such protection, their children's feet remain dry in any weather. And to whom even this will not seem enough, he will easily find models with a protected lower part of the boot in the form of real galoshes.
So that the lucky owners of felt boots do not slip and fall, the creators tried here too: the soles of all products - both adults and children - are distinguished by a three-dimensional pattern and anti-slip shape.
Boots "Kotofey": dimensional grid, reviews
So, you have decided to purchase felt boots of the brand in question. To do this, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the size table of shoes, which will help you not to make a mistake in choosing. If you buy felt boots for yourself, then there should be no problems with determining the size. You just need to carefully and carefully try on the model you like. And what to do when a small child needs to choose shoes, and he still cannot really explain whether he is comfortable in them or not? In this case, first you need to measure the length of his foot, then add 1 cm to this value, and based on the result, find out what size shoes you need.
So, the size grid for shoes "Kotofey" is as follows:
| Size | Correct insole length in cm |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 11, 5 |
| 19 | 12 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 13, 5 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15, 5 |
| 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 17, 5 |
| 28 | 18 |
| 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 19, 5 |
| 31 | 20 |
| 32 | 21 |
| 33 | 21, 5 |
| 34 | 22 |
| 35 | 23 |
| 36 | 23, 5 |
| 37 | 24 |
| 38 | 25 |
| 39 | 25, 5 |
| 40 | 26 |
| 41 | 27 |
When choosing insoles, pay attention to their thickness. It should be at least 4–5 mm.
Prices
It is not without reason that unusual products of the Kotofey trademark - felt boots - have gained such popularity. Reviews about them confirm the unusually high quality of these products at an affordable price. Now "Kotofey" is in the lead in the average price range. Children's felt boots can be purchased at a cost of 800 to 1900-2000 rubles. The price increases as the footwear is warmed, protected from moisture and applied design. But almost all parents who bought their childrensuch felt products, they say: the cost is quite justified and corresponds to the quality of the product.
Price for adult models varies from 1000–1100 to 2000 rubles.
Boots "Kotofey" - customer reviews
As practice shows, it never happens that everyone is 100% satisfied with the purchase. No exception and "Kotofey" (felt boots). Reviews on the Internet can be found both positive and negative. But in fairness, I want to note: there are no completely negative reviews. As a rule, buyers are satisfied with the purchased shoes, and note only minor flaws, such as:
- Rapid loss of presentable appearance. As a rule, this applies to boots made of light felt, because it quickly gets dirty.
- The impressive weight of products. This is especially true for very young users who are just starting to walk. It is worth noting that this, rather, does not refer to shortcomings, but to the characteristics of Kotofey brand products.
Customers appreciated and positively described the following qualities:
- Fashion design.
- Affordable price.
- Naturality.
- Convenience.
- Presence of anti-slip coating of soles.
- Quality.
- Comfort.
- Wide range.
Modern medicine confirms the undeniable usefulness of felt boots for human he alth. Sheep wool has long been used as a remedy for colds and rheumatism, for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. And wool in its most naturalmanifestation is nothing but “Kotofey” (boots)! Feedback from buyers of this brand's products only confirms this and encourages you to purchase wonderful shoes for yourself and your children. Be stylish and he althy with "Kotofey"!
