Boot facts for kids
A boot is a special type of footwear that covers your entire foot and often your ankle. Unlike shoes or sandals, boots are usually taller and stronger. Some boots even go high enough to protect your calves, which are the lower part of your legs. Boots often stay on your feet with bootstraps or bootlaces. Some also have special covers called spats or gaiters to keep water out. Most boots have a very strong bottom part called a boot sole.
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Exploring Different Kinds of Boots
There are many types of boots, each designed for a different purpose. Let's look at some common ones.
Rain Boots: Staying Dry
Rain boots, also known as rubber boots, are made from rubber or plastic. Their main job is to keep your feet dry from water and rain. People who work on fishing boats or farmers often wear rubber boots to keep their feet from getting wet. Some people who work with liquids in factories also wear them to protect their feet from splashes.
Winter Boots: Keeping Warm
Winter boots are designed to keep your feet warm when it's cold outside. People in countries with very cold weather, like Canada and Sweden, wear winter boots during the chilly season. These boots can be made from different materials such as leather, fabric, or plastic. To keep your feet extra warm, winter boots are often lined with materials like wool or fur. Most winter boots also help keep your feet dry from snow and slush.
Work Boots: Staying Safe on the Job
Work boots, sometimes called "construction boots," are made for people who work in places like construction sites or factories. These boots are built to be very tough. Many work boots have a strong steel cap over the toes to protect them from heavy objects. They are usually made of thick leather to keep a person's foot safe from sharp things or certain liquids. Some work boots even have a flat piece of steel inside the sole to stop sharp nails from poking through. In many countries, construction workers must wear these safety boots when they are at work.
Images for kids
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Cowboy boots custom made for President Harry S. Truman.
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An Ancient Greek pair of terracotta boots from 900 BC.
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Oxhide boots from Loulan, China, from the Former Han period (220 BC – AD 8).
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A pair of safety boots with a steel-toe, designed for construction workers.
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A pair of hobnailed boots.
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This image shows the different parts of a fashion boot.
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A pair of A-12 OXCART Flight Suit Boots.
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A pair of "classic" black leather Doc Martens. These boots were first made for workers but became popular in fashion.
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Boot hooks (left) and a boot jack (right) can help you put on or take off some types of boots.
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In Spanish: Bota para niños
