Quality Rain Boots Are Important For Your Health In A Very Real Way

By Patty Goff


Having the right shoe for the right moment is vital. Many people wear rain boots to protect their feet against the wetness after and during raining seasons. They are higher and larger than normal shoes and some even go as high as the calves. Many of these boots have spats or gaiters that help to keep the water out.

One shoe that is very common among the ladies is the Callie Waterproof Rain Shooties. They come in either black or chestnut and are available in all sizes. There is a zip on the outside which makes it easier to slip into and the heel is at a comfortable height. As their name implies they are only short and reach to the ankles.

All models were first made out of leather but in 1852, Hutchinson went ahead and met Charles Goodyear, the man who at the very same time had invented a special process called natural rubber vulcanization. This is a chemical process that changes rubber into a more durable material by adding sulfur to the mix. These then change the polymer but making a sort of a bridge between the individual chains.

Gaiters come in different lengths either high cut or low cut. The high cuts reach the top of the calf and are perfect for walking in thick bushes or tall grassy terrains. These are considered to have the best protection against rain, snow and even puddles. They are a bit more expensive and do not have a very good ventilation system.

When World War 1 started the soldiers needed suitable footwear while walking in the muddy trenches and flooded areas. The rubber company at the time had to send in a request to the War Office so that a suitable boot could be made. This made the mills run day and night to fulfill the vast amount of quantities that were needed for the soldiers. Well over one million pairs where made all within a very short space of time.

A great boot that one can wear that is both very warm and waterproof is the Timberland Woman's Chillberg boot. It unfortunately only comes in black but will keep ones feet cozy with unbelievable comfort. They are a slide on moccasin toe and are synthetic fleece lined with a removable anti fatigue foot bed. The heights of the boot can vary depending on the size.

In Ireland they are normally black but some tend to be olive green. As there are many farms in the country most of the shoes have steel capped toes for protection against the machinery that are used. They have been called a few different names there as well but either topboot or waterboot are more commonly used.

All the models come in different colors and can be worn by men, woman and children. They also come in different heights depending on the person's preference. The children's tend to come in light weight which allows them to move easier but the adults come in both light and heavy weight.




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