Valenkis Rus: the alternative to Uggs

by Anne Metz (Subscribe to Anne Metz's posts), Posted Jan 29th 2007 at 1:11PM

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Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, Best of the Season

For people in cold climates, warm, fuzzy shoes aren't just a fashion statement, they're a way of life. And for the past 300 years, Russians peasants and royals have kept their toes warm with Valenkis Rus boots. Made from 100% wool, each pair of Valenki boots are handcrafted in the very same way they were 300 years ago. The slight variations in height, color, and thickness of wool make each pair of boots an artisinal work of art. Ideal for cold temperatures and snow, particularly the slushy winter streets of cities, Valenki boots can last for years. And the best part? They sell for $80 -- which is a price point fit for a Russian premier or a peasant.

Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, Best of the Season
Tags: boots, shoes, Valenki boots, ValenkiBoots

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gc 1-29-2007 @ 10:03PM

Those things make Uggs look attractive.

Frank 2-01-2007 @ 1:32PM

Those aren't the alternative to UGGs, those are the alternative to sheep costumes

Lauren 2-01-2007 @ 4:21PM

Those are uugggly.
I think uggs are so cute.
And to compare those things to uggs is a crime.

Lauren 2-01-2007 @ 4:27PM

Those are uugggly.
I think uggs are so cute.
And to compare those things to uggs is a crime.

Jo 2-01-2007 @ 5:52PM

Those might be the most hideous shoes I have ever seen in my life.

Elana 2-01-2007 @ 4:54PM

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sorry, but no thanks

Elana 2-01-2007 @ 4:33PM

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sorry, but no thanks

Kitty 2-01-2007 @ 4:54PM

Ick. At least Uggs are cute. These things are...sheep. Besides as a vegan I don't wear animal biproducts. No Russian peasent sheep boots for me.

Elana 2-01-2007 @ 4:59PM

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sorry, but no thanks

Nina 2-01-2007 @ 8:56PM

Hahaha, I had those when I was growing up in Russia. I can't believe they're selling them here now...

Victoria 2-01-2007 @ 10:06PM

Thos are sick looking. Ewww.

christine 2-03-2007 @ 11:53PM

EWWWWWWW....those r discusting!!!!! i heart my uggs and there will nvr be any replacement 2 them! I wouldnt even out those om my pet cow if i had 1! o yea only 80$ i wouldnt but those 4 8 cents!

Loreen 2-01-2007 @ 10:56PM

Yech... I don't call those alternatives to Uggs. Aussie Dogs or EMUs, maybe; same thing, just a bit cheaper. These do look like someone taped a dead sheep to a pair of rubber rainboots...

Heather 2-21-2007 @ 12:15PM

They look like hooves.

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