In the Russian climate, warm and comfortable shoes in winter are not a luxury, but a necessity. And if these shoes are also beautiful and inexpensive, it’s just a dream. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford dress boots made of leather and suede, of which a modern woman should have more than one pair, and felt boots, even in their modern form, are not always successfully combined with their existing wardrobe.
Burkas can diversify your home shoe collection - today these are light, comfortable and inexpensive felt boots that go perfectly with almost any clothing.
What kind of shoes are burkas?
Classic burkas are winter boots made of thin felt or felt, knee-length, with soles made of leather or rubber.. It was the thickness of the felt and the leather trim around the sole and at the seams, which additionally protected the feet from wind and dampness, that distinguished them from felt boots.There was often a leather strap on the shin: if necessary, it could be tightened, thereby preventing snow from getting inside the shoe.
Historical reference
Prototypes of modern burkas were known back in the Golden Horde, where only people of the wealthy class could afford such shoes. They experienced a second birth in Belarus in the 19th century as military uniforms. Residents of the northern regions quickly appreciated the advantages of these shoes, and soon the boots came to Siberia and the Urals, gaining particular popularity among hunters and foresters.
During the Great Patriotic War, light-colored burkas were considered general's boots. Leonid Gaidai, while filming his famous comedy “Operation Y,” “dressed” Experienced in burkas, thereby noting his dominant position in the gang. In the Soviet Union, these shoes remained popular until the end of the 60s.
Today they are being revived again, now not only as warm and comfortable shoes, but also as a new fashion trend.
Characteristic features of burkas
Modern fashion designers decorate burkas with various prints and appliqués, embroidery and buckles; in addition, fashion houses offer felt boots in various colors and shades, moving away from traditional gray and white tones.
I wonder what there are models of burkas with wedges and even heels! True, the heel offered is square and no higher than 5 cm, but, firstly, walking in high thin heels through snow drifts and icy conditions is not only difficult, but also unsafe, and secondly, such a heel is quite enough to make the boots look elegant even for the most capricious fashionistas.
However, despite all the rich imagination of our artists, the basic model of burkas has remained virtually unchanged. Its distinctive features continue to be:
- material - thin felt or felt;
- sole made of leather or rubber;
- leather trim around the sole and at the seams.
Important! There are models insulated with natural or artificial fur, however, from the history of these shoes one can judge that they were very warm even without fur. Therefore, when choosing burkas, the absence of such an addition is completely uncritical.
Where the most important thing is the quality of the felt: it should not be too soft so that it does not allow cold air to pass through and does not get wet in wet weather. By the way, if the presence of fur remains a fundamental point when buying burkas, then you should opt for natural material: your feet won’t sweat in it.
What clothes do they go with?
After all the changes that the burkas have undergone today, You can wear them with almost any outfit. Considering their original purpose, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, jeans. Moreover, if classic jeans go better with short boots, then with narrow models of these trousers you can wear both a shortened version and shoes of traditional length.
A pencil skirt and a boho dress also look great with felt boots, the main thing is to choose the right model.
These flat shoes with a down jacket or a short fur jacket will make a wonderful ensemble. But with a mink or other smooth-haired coat, it is better to wear felt boots in light colors with leather inserts.
Stylists recommend wearing midi-length fluffy fur coats with a classic burka model, with flat soles or heels, and coats made of fox, arctic fox or raccoon with long flat boots.
Important! It can be difficult to find the right tights. A win-win option: black wool tights for at least 200 den. Over the knee boots are best worn with thick nylon tights.
Fashionable examples
Lace-up boots look interesting: they also come in different models, colors, with wedges and flat soles. They can be worn with both jeans and skirts, and a short or medium-length down jacket is a good choice for outerwear.- With a classic fur coat, it is better to wear felt boots with heels - if you do not make a mistake with the style decision, you will get a very elegant look.
- Burkas with a short shaft look great with jeans. A short jacket or down jacket is suitable as an addition. However, it is worth remembering that this look is not for frosty days. In cold weather it is better to wear something longer.
Lace-up boots look interesting: they also come in different models, colors, with wedges and flat soles. They can be worn with both jeans and skirts, and a short or medium-length down jacket is a good choice for outerwear.Important! To make the look truly stylish, you need to carefully select a bag to go with your burkas. It is better to focus on unusual models: this applies not only to materials, but also to color. It can be interesting to play with contrast: for example, take a lemon-colored handbag with black felt boots.
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