The Pskov Polymer Plant has been manufacturing rubber and combination shoes using modern technology using Italian equipment since 2000. The name of the shoe speaks about the quality and frost resistance of the products, because Nordman translates as "northern man."
Products fell in love with both women and men leading an active lifestyle. Lightweight rubber boots with inserts for different types of weather conditions are worn by fishermen and hunters, mothers buy kids. They are light, warm, waterproof and comfortable. Removable liners allow you to wear such comfortable shoes in the summer rain and in the autumn slush. Some models are designed for frosty winters and have stood the test at -30 degrees.
In the article we will dwell on one of the models of shoes for children, get acquainted with the reviews of parents who decided to purchase such shoes for children, we will present some photos of Lumi Nordman boots produced by the factory since 2005.
Innovative material
A shoe factory produces shoes based on new thermoplastic materials:
1. PVC, or polyvinyl chloride.
2. TEP, or thermoplastic elastomer. This is a special rubber that makes children's winter boots resistant to cold. In another way it is called thermoresin.
3. EVA, or ethylene vinyl acetate.
EVA
For children, the company uses an ultra-light and porous material - EVA. Outwardly, the boots are completely similar to the rubber counterpart, but such products are much warmer. Consider what it is connected with. Modern technologists have developed a composition that does not allow heat to pass through at all. If you go in plain rubber boots into the mud or a cold puddle, then even if your feet are not wet, they will freeze anyway.
In Nordman Lumi, according to customer reviews, even in such a situation, the legs remain warm, temperature differences are not felt. This is explained by the properties of EVA.
Still this material inside is porous, having air in the pores. This also protects the feet from freezing.
What such shoes for children is good for is that even winter products have practically no weight. A child who has just learned to walk, quietly moves around in children's winter boots.
Dutiki Nordman Lumi
Such winter boots for children can keep their feet warm in the most severe frosts. But they are still water-repellent, so they can cope with any vagaries of the weather. Feet will be dry and will not get wet even during thaw.
According to reviews of Nordman Lumi, it is clear that such warm shoes are recommended to be worn after all in the frosty winter. Legs will sweat when warm, and this is undesirable. These models are produced for both girls and boys. The designers of the enterprise invented a lot of color solutions, there are even very colorful and colorful products.
Model description
This new model in the collection of children's shoes was developed together with Finnish colleagues. It is designed for both frosts in Finland and the Russian winter with severe frosts and winds. The inner lining is made of natural sheepskin, which protects the baby's legs. Outside, the fabric is represented by a three-layer, specially developed material - triplex, which has a kind of impregnation.
According to reviews about Nordman Lumi, residents of St. Petersburg can conclude that even inactive children in such warm boots do not freeze even at -15 gr. Yes, and the usual weather changes in the Northern capital, where it can be cold in the morning, and slush at lunch, everything melts and is covered with a layer of wet snow pulp, are easily transported in such shoes. The insole is also two-layer fur, so that the sole also will not allow to freeze.
Sole
Nordman Lumi children's winter boots have a polyurethane sole. If you carefully consider it, you will notice that during its manufacture not a single seam was stitched, and there was no way to find glue. It is made on Italian special equipment by the tidal method. This helps to ensure that water does not leak anywhere, the sole does not peel off in places, and nothing dries up. These boots will last much longer than the usual option.
The sole material is lightweight, practical and does not slip at all, which is also important for active children, who often get bumps on slippery winter asphalt. The toe on the sole is round and closed, which is convenient for children's shoes.
Lumi advantage
1. Natural fur prevents the child’s feet from freezing or sweating too much. The sheepskin absorbs excess moisture of the feet, and the legs are always in the Nordman Lumi boots, according to customer reviews, remain dry. And this is of great importance for the health of children, because wet feet are the reason for the frequent incidence of the child.
2. The frost-resistant sole in these models is thick and super strong, cast, without seams and vulnerabilities. Having special warm insoles made of two layers of natural material - wool and fur, you can not worry that the child will freeze.
3. The fabric, in addition to being moisture-proof, also does not allow wind. And for people living in the northern regions of the country, this is of great importance.
4. The toe and the heel of the sole are reinforced with a glued-in insert made of genuine leather.
5. The good quality of the materials contributes to the duration of the wear of the products, even though the children in them play active games with snow and ice.
Dimensional grid Nordman Lumi
Since boots made of EVA material are made in a very high temperature mode, when cooling, the size has a slight discrepancy with those conceived earlier. Therefore, on the soles of such children's products, two dimensional values are indicated at once, for example, 27/28. Both experts and buyers with experience are advised to buy one size larger than is necessary for the child.
The double size indicated by the manufacturer on the sole means the following:
1. A smaller number indicates the size of the fur liner.
2. A large number is, in fact, the size of the shoe.
Also, choosing the required size, you need to look not only at the numbers on the sole, but also carefully at the rise. Nordman shoe lines have high and low rise options. Be careful when you measure shoes in the store, you must always remember about such a standard.
Advice
1. You can not store shoes in places where direct sunlight.
2. Do not dry boots near a hot fireplace or on hot radiators. EVA - a material that can deform from too high temperatures. It is frost-resistant, but not heat-resistant.
3. It’s very easy to wash and care for your boots, but you should not use hot water when washing the fur tab. Natural sheepskin may decrease in size. It will be enough room temperature.
4. Experts do not recommend wearing extra socks under such warm boots (except at -35). The baby's feet should not sweat.
5. It is better to have two pairs of boots for different seasons. For example, Nordman Lumi for severe frosts and Nordman Kids for slush in the offseason.
Reviews
People who tested this model were very pleased. Everyone notes that the boots are warm, they don’t pass water, they are very easy to clean and wash. Even parents of very active children write that they really like boots. They look very beautiful, bright, with time the colors do not fade, do not fade.
Nordman Lumi Velcro darts can be fastened very tightly, tucked in trousers or pulled wide puffed pants on top. Velcro is wide and easily fastens. Already two-year-old children independently calmly pulled on their boots and tightly fastened it with one movement. Yes, and the insole is easy to take out on the loop sewn on the side.
The only remark found by some mothers was that after the child carried the season, the fur erased on the heel of the insole. And the rest of the boots remained in good condition, there is not a single scratch or scuff. Although, judging by the reviews, the children are very active.
Decide for yourself whether or not to buy such models for you, but judging by the opinions, they are worthy of close attention.