Valenki are the traditional Russian winter footwear. Valenki literally means, "made of felt". Valenki are made of wool felt.
They are not water-resistant, they are very light, warm and are optimized for a snowy environment. As such, valenki are the footwear of choice for many Russians.
Valenki are a part of the Russian army uniform. Although opponents point that valenki are not a perfect footwear for fast movements, it should be noted that both winter boots and valenki are worn in the Russian army, and valenki are generally preferable for lower temperatures.
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