Introduction to Sheep Skin Boots


Sheep skin boots have been around for centuries. Somewhere back in time, a shepherd was wise enough to think that if the hide on a sheep was durable enough to keep these animals warm in the most extreme cold weather conditions, then perhaps that hide could be used to make clothing and footwear for humans. These were the times when animals were used for survival and a sheep was a valuable commodity. Sheep were used as a food source and their durable skins as a raw material which was used to create clothing and sheep skin boots.

Nowadays, our clothing is mostly mass-produced using natural as well as man-made fibers and our food comes neatly packaged from the grocery store. But even in these times of modern conveniences, these boots are still being produced. Sheep skin boots have always been a practical choice for keeping feet warm and comfortable, but they have turned the corner and have now become a true fashion statement. Just look around and you’ll see.

Sheep skin boots are soft and comfortable. They are able to keep feet warm in temperatures as low as -30F. Even in the hotter summer months, the natural sheep skin lining will help draw out or wick away perspiration from the feet, helping to keep feet cool and comfortable.

The most luxurious and expensive sheep skin boots are made with sheep skin on both the inside and the outside. Today, the sheep skin deemed to be of the highest quality is the double faced sheep skin from Australia. Double faced is a desirable end result of the tannery process. It means that both sides of the skin, the skin side as well as the fleece side, are of a very high quality and as such, they can be used together as a single unit in the manufacturing process. This style of boot is also made from a single faced material but these are lower in quality and consequently, much less expensive. This lower quality footwear is actually what many retail outlets carry in their stock. When purchasing any boot claiming to be made from sheep skin, make sure you get the quality you expect and that you are paying for.

Boots made from genuine sheep skin are not water-proof because they actually are made from very soft leather which is permeable. However, these boots can keep your feet dry as long as they are not immersed in water. For example, wearing sheep skin boots in snow that is dry and flaky as opposed to slushy and wet will likely keep feet dry, but only to a certain point. Water ultimately will penetrate the sheep skin. If you’re looking for a boot that is truly waterproof, a boot made from this material will not be the right choice. This type of boot is not a good boot to wear on a hiking trip either. Because the sheep skin is soft, it can be easily damaged by such things as tree branches and sharp rocks.

Genuine sheep skin boots are a good investment because they should last a number of years. Of course, it is difficult to define the exact length of time a pair of these boots will last because each owner will use and wear the boots differently. Just be sure to purchase the right size. Remember that the sheep skin will stretch and begin to loosen as they are worn. When trying on a pair they should fit snugly.

So there you have it – an introduction to sheep skin boots. People have been wearing them for years, so what are you waiting for?

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