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Russian valenki (felt boots) to fight energy crisis

 
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In the time of the upcoming gas shortage in Europe Russian valenki is a precious gift for yourself, your children and family. Valenki are traditional Russian felt boots invented a long time ago as the best solution for cold Russian winters.

First valenki were made centuries ago from sheep wool to keep feet warm even with 40 degrees Celcius below zero. Genius invention was to make felt from 100% natural materials always available in poor villages. Available, durable and warm - it is used in various spheres of human life, in addition does not cause allergies and is perfect for both kids and the elderly. Firm and high, they served perfect for many-many years in one family and were even given as heritage to younger generations.

Russian valenki are to be worn inside and outside. If you wear valenki inside, they are just like perfect light wool socks with a special healing effect through wool warmth and micro massage. If you wear valenki outside, then you enjoy frosty winters days without getting cold. For outside, you can take valenki as it is, or with galoshes (rubber shoes) or on rubber soles to be protected from getting wet.

Valenki not only save the feet in the winter from frost, but are also able to heal: natural sheep wool has the unique ability to absorb and evaporate moisture, while remaining dry, so wearing boots helps to cope with colds faster.

Sheep wool is saturated with lanolin (animal wax contained in wool) - a unique and very useful substance for skin, muscle and bone tissue, respiratory system. When worn, woolen items heat up and secrete it. Lanolin effectively relieves muscle, joint and rheumatic pains, and dry heat not only relieves nervous tension, but also contributes to the rapid healing of wounds and fractures, prevents the development of inflammatory processes.

Valenki, shod on bare feet, have a massage effect due to the microdisins of wool hairs, and due to the friction of the foot on the wool, an electrostatic field is created that improves blood circulation, which is useful for tired legs. In addition, scientists have found that felt shoes have the ability to expand blood vessels and improve blood circulation, which has a beneficial effect on male potency. Well, the fact that the boots treat a hangover, said Peter the Great. And not without reason. Sheep wool, warming the legs, dilates blood vessels, restoring blood circulation throughout the body.

No material has such unique properties as natural sheep wool. Trust nature and be healthy!

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Are they sold outside Russia?

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John C Daley wrote:Are they sold outside Russia?



Well, I suppose you can find Valenki on ebay, but the cost will be 2 - 3 times higher, compared to what we are ofering here: https://ecominded.net/valenki

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Can these be made as a cottage industry?
Were they in the past?
How could one go about making a pair of these - are they knit and then felted, or felted directly the way some felt hats are?

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Jay Angler wrote:Can these be made as a cottage industry?
Were they in the past?
How could one go about making a pair of these - are they knit and then felted, or felted directly the way some felt hats are?



If you want to know how they make valenki (felt boots), please watch this video:



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I purchased a pair of these boots from Yuri last year. They are very warm and beautiful. Mine look much like these.



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The energy crisis raging in Europe has even affected the fashion and needs of the French. In the upcoming autumn-winter 2022/2023 season, Russian felt boots may become the national footwear in France, where the demand for such products has risen sharply.

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I woke up to a 49* F inside temperature yesterday morning. That's a great temperature for getting stuff done outside. Not so good for sitting still work. I pulled out my Valenki boots. Cozy!

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I have mine on now.  I have an indoor pair.  Well worth the wait in shipping from Russia.  

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Yury Smirnov wrote:

John C Daley wrote:Are they sold outside Russia?



Well, I suppose you can find Valenki on ebay, but the cost will be 2 - 3 times higher, compared to what we are ofering here: https://ecominded.net/valenki



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Keep your feet warm inside and outside this winter with Valenki felt shoes: https://ecominded.net/valenki It may soon become the national foot wear in Europe, considering the shortage of energy.

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Yury Smirnov wrote:Keep your feet warm inside and outside this winter with Valenki felt shoes: https://ecominded.net/valenki It may soon become the national foot wear in Europe, considering the shortage of energy.



Hi Yury, I see you accept ETH. Any plans in the future to accept BTC or privacy coins such as ARRR ideally or maybe Monero?

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Hi Yury, I see you accept ETH. Any plans in the future to accept BTC or privacy coins such as ARRR ideally or maybe Monero?
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I do have a BTC account, registered on blockchain.com  about 7 years ago. And I used it a lot before. However recently I received a notification from blockchain.com that my account will be permanently blocked soon due to the sanctions, because it was registered from Russia.
I am not sure about ARRR and Monero, they may also block Russian accounts, however I will check it.

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Man, sorry to hear about them blocking your account… this is one reason we need to separate state and money, so they can’t stop two people from peacefully interacting. Hang on to the BTC though for the long run. ARRR doesn’t sanction anyone and is the best privacy coin out there. Totally anonymous, no one can see who sent how much or to whom, with their zk-snarks protocol. It is also proof of work like BTC and was not premised from what I’ve been told.

I can’t do ETH though, proof of stake coins are just like fiat… a few big folks can encourage the outcome that benefits them which sounds a lot like a central bank… ;-) I think the boots look really cool! Nothing to spare currently though since we are building a house. Take care and prayers for the idiocy of sanctions to end soon.
 
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Stay warm this winter with Valenki felt shoes, perfect for keeping your feet cozy both indoors and outdoors. Discover the ultimate comfort and style at https://ecominded.net/valenki. With the current energy crisis, these shoes may soon become the go-to footwear in Europe. And here's the best part: pay with Ethereum and enjoy a fabulous 30% discount (apply coupon code ETH30 at checkout)! Don't miss out on this amazing offer!

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