Relatively recently appeared on sale membrane shoes quickly won the recognition of buyers. One of the domestic manufacturers of children's shoes that launched such innovative technologies into production is the Kapika company. Many parents positively assess the quality of both the entire range of goods and products of a special model range. Seasonal footwear "Kapika" (membrane), whose customer reviews characterize it as affordable, solid and attractive in appearance, has a fairly stable demand.
Capika: a bit of history
The company takes its beginnings in the distant nineties, although the Kapika brand itself was registered only in 2009, when the relevant experience had already been gained, qualified employees had been recruited, and production facilities had been established. The company was formed when the Kotofey trademark was divided into two independent branches. One left the original name, while the other acquired the name "Kapika", which comes from the Old Slavonic word "kapik" - "heel". The logo is the image of a funny bunny, which was not conceived by chance - very often parents affectionately call their babies "bunnies".
Over the years, the production network of this brand has moved beyond Russia. Kapika shoes are now produced at Italian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Moldovan factories under the strict control of Russian technologists who accept new batches of goods in accordance with domestic GOST. The products of this brand are distinguished by a wide range, the use of innovative technologies, the predominant use of natural materials. An example of such models is Kapika boots (membrane), whose customer reviews characterize this product as comfortable, reliable and economical.
What is membrane shoes
Such models are seasonal, suitable for spring-autumn and warm winter. Membrane "Kapika", the temperature mode of use of which assumes an ambient temperature of up to 10 degrees below zero, determines the properties of this composite product. Its design feature is the presence of a special additional layer (in the products of this company - kingtex), which is the thinnest polymer film with microscopic pores that do not allow water drops to pass due to their size (membrane pores are several thousand times smaller than water drop molecules). It is inserted between the upper and lining materials. That is, membrane shoes are multi-layered. This design allows you to protect your feet from moisture and cold. This property is especially important for children, since their body with an imperfect immune system needs a little hypothermia to develop a cold.
Membrane shoeslabeled mainly with labels "Sympatex", "Gore-Tex", "tec". The most venerable foreign manufacturers of such models include Ecco, Superfit, Viking, Ricosta, Skandia, Bagira Kids, Reima. Among domestic companies whose seasonal shoes use an autumn or winter membrane, Kapika is not the last.
Membrane operation principle
It should be noted that membrane shoes acquire the declared properties not only due to the presence of a specific layer, but also due to the combination of properties of all materials used. The membrane does not allow moisture to penetrate from the outside to the inside, since the microscopic pores do not allow larger water molecules to pass through, but at the same time, small molecules of water vapor (which is released by the skin quite actively at the slightest physical exertion) freely go out, that is, the shoes "breathe". This property provides comfort, warmth and dryness to the feet. Therefore, Kapika boots, the membrane of which is made in accordance with the latest innovative technologies, fully meet the needs of customers for the safety and convenience of children's shoes. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that such a model is more suitable for active children, so for kids who cannot walk, it is better to choose shoes of a different model range, which this company has for every taste and age.
Capika Shoe Range
Models with a special "TEX" layer are used in the autumn-spring and winter periods. Therefore, membrane footwear is represented by boots and boots of variousage level. With Kapika (membrane) models, winter and autumn become much warmer.
In addition to the most membrane shoes, Kapika offers customers the widest range of children's shoes, among which you can easily choose the right update. The model range is represented by sports (moccasins, sneakers, sneakers), summer (beach, sandals, open shoes), demi-season (shoes, boots, rubber boots), winter (winter boots, warm boots, children's snow boots) collections. As well as smart and home shoes.
Capika size chart (membrane)
Each manufacturer sets its own shoe sizes, so the purchased size may differ significantly from the usual purchased or guest size. In addition, the child's foot grows quickly, so it is important to determine the size of the shoes before buying.
| shoe size | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| foot length, cm | 9, 5 | 10, 5 | 11 | 11, 5 | 12, 5 | 13 | 13, 5 | 14, 5 | 15 | 15, 5 | 16, 5 | 17 | 17, 5 | 18, 5 | 19 | 19, 5 | 20, 5 | 21 | 21, 5 | 22, 5 | 23 |
The size grid of "Kapika" (membrane) is slightly different from the previously accepted Gost size, so measurements must be taken before each purchase.
How to choose the right size
It is very important, when purchasing shoes, to correctly determine its size, since a small child will not be able to say whether his leg is comfortable in it, whether it is too tight or presses. Therefore, you have to rely entirely on your own instinct or professionalism of the seller. It is even supposed to make a fitting directly in the store when buying, it is better to decide on the insole length range at home. When measuring the foot, you need to make sure that the weight of the body falls entirely on the measured leg. The length is taken from the protruding part of the heel to the edge of the most prominent toe. It should be borne in mind that the insole is supposed to be 5-8 mm longer than the foot. The stock should be at least 5 mm, not more than 10-15 mm for summer and 15-20 mm for winter (including membrane) shoes.
Rules for using membrane shoes
When purchasing such a specific, complex in design and quite expensive shoes, you need to know how to handle them correctly in order to maintain their quality for as long as possible. So, in no case should such models be dried near a radiator or heater. The leather upper is cleaned with a brush and warm water, the textile upper with a damp sponge. Special water-repellent impregnations will improve the waterproof properties. Membrane "Kapika", the temperature regime for whichmore comfortable in the range down to minus 10 degrees below zero, with the appropriate attitude, it will last more than one year.
A feature of such shoes is also that it is recommended to wear them with socks made from a mixture of natural fibers (wool or cotton) and synthetic materials, since natural fabrics quickly absorb moisture, preventing it from evaporating, while synthetics do not allow excess water gives easily, contributing to its removal.
Shoes "Capika" (membrane): reviews
When choosing any clothes for their child, parents pay special attention to its safety, then to practicality, as well as originality and attractive appearance. The model range of Kapika shoes is quite wide, including in the line of membrane, rubber and felt products, so it will be quite easy to choose the right model from it. Buyers of Kapika (membrane) shoes, whose reviews describe it as comfortable, nevertheless note that the declared water resistance does not always appear, that is, the membrane used is not as reliable as that used in the original foreign models.
Thus, having studied the offer on the market of children's membrane shoes in the autumn-winter segment, we can conclude that such models have proven themselves well both in terms of waterproofing and protection from the cold. When choosing such boots or boots, you need to take into account that a special protective layer is a rather expensive component, which undoubtedly affects pricing, thereforemembrane shoes, especially from foreign manufacturers, simply cannot be cheap. The products of domestic firms can be optimal in terms of price. One of these compromises in terms of "price-quality" is the shoes of the company "Kapika" (membrane), reviews of which are quite positive, which is important when choosing seasonal models. In general, the price range fluctuates between one and a half - three thousand rubles. Choosing the right shoes for your child, you can not worry about his he alth in terms of wet feet.
