approach of fall rains became more frequent, streets are flooded with pools. For such weather rubber boots are created.
How to choose good, qualitative rubber boots?
- Rubber boots do of two materials: rubber and PVC. It is easy to distinguish them: those that is easier are made of PVC that it is heavier – from rubber. Boots from PVC can be different color and a coloring, boots from rubber monophonic, but serve much longer.
- On a surface of boots there should not be cracks, a whitish raid, scratches, swellings – boots can proceed. If on boots there are fabric inserts, they have to be stuck strongly together.
- The sole has to be relief not to fall on slippery surfaces. Between a sole and the basis there should not be gaps – footwear will get wet. Do not buy boots with an unbending sole – you can receive additional load of a backbone.
- Measure boots with a dense sock as boots do not heat. They are not worn in and legs therefore it has to be convenient to you in them at once upon purchase do not take the form.
- You can test boots after purchase – put them in a basin with water. If proceed – you can return to shop. Purchase with the check is obliged to accept.
- For bigger comfort in rubber boots there is an insert from felt or wool. It is the best of all if this insert can be taken out and dried.
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How to look after rubber boots?
- To increase gloss of boots, you can sometimes wipe them with water with glycerin (several drops).
- You do not dry boots on the battery – glue can not sustain high temperatures and will become unstuck – boots will begin to proceed.
- For bigger comfort and heat you can put inside an insole.
- Rubber boots do not pass air therefore it is necessary to wear them no more than 4 hours a day. Especially not on kapron or synthetic socks.