Chrome boots have been used for centuries because they provide a high level of comfort and prevent feet from sweating and getting tired. The secret of their popularity lies in the material from which they are made. This is chrome leather, which is obtained by tanning - treating the leather with chromium salts.
What is chrome material
This expensive material is classified according to the type of raw materials used.
The most common is opoek. This type of leather is used for all types of shoes. Only the skins of suckling calves are suitable for its production. It stands out for its excellent strength and elasticity.
The outgrowth is made from the skins of calves that have switched to plant food. This variety differs from opoika in its enlarged pattern and rigid structure.
Their skins from 1-1.5 year old bulls produce a material called half-skin. Well suited for making boot tops.
Appearance of chrome boots
Chrome boots look different:
- The front side can be natural - smooth;
- Artificial - threaded;
- Coated with oil varnish.
There are two types of boot cuts:
- Smooth. It is possible to apply a design to individual elements.
- With finishing - artificial lacing, openwork stitching, perforation of individual parts, bows, buckles.
Chrome boots used in the Russian army, in addition to the standard size scale, also have a boot width scale. "U" - narrow, "S" - medium, "Sh" - wide and "OSH" - very wide. This allows you to choose shoes “to suit your feet” and get the maximum level of comfort. High tops protect the foot well from external influences: water, dirt, low temperature.
How to produce
Chromium is a chemical element, a solution of salts, which has been used in the production of leather for boots for two hundred years. The process is called chrome tanning. Tanning can be single or double. At the end of this treatment, the skin gains strength, softness and elasticity. All these qualities are in demand when sewing quality shoes.
The inside of the shoe uses a different material. Their soles are made of polyurethane or rubber. The insole is made of leather with fabric. The shoes are strong. Because the sole is not only glued, but also stitched. Additional inserts strengthen the toe and heel. Height varies depending on needs. Boots can be just above the ankle or cover the knee.
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