Comments on: My new Valenki (felt boots)!

By: Dovile

Dovile — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:49:28 +0000

I’m making felted shoes like some kind of valenki but much more lighter, modern looking and in bright colors.

By: Ann Grende

Ann Grende — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:31:18 +0000

would I would love to find some in fo on the golashes and a pattern for the boots to be knitted
thank you

By: Katie Cordell

Katie Cordell — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:45:15 +0000

Where can I find the galoshes that go over my hand knit and felted Valenki boots? Katie

By: smat

smat — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:24:16 +0000

My valenki found in St.Petersburg, with the help of city friends because valenki are nowhere to be found in the markets, cost me 1500 rubles. They are grey and the galoshis are black. In Helsinki I saw red valenki with rubber soles for 160euros. BIG diffeence! Am looking forward to using my valenki for snowshoeing. It will be easier to get into the snowshoe with the felt boot. I have been using Sorells and they are just too bulky.The felt will shape itself to my foot. Am looking forward to decorating the galoshi and the felt uppers of the boot. Long live natural fibers and handmade objects!

By: smat

smat — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:17:54 +0000

I went to St. Petersburg last December. One of the things on my list was a pair of valenki to use for snowshoeing here in Canada. After much effort two city friends found grey valenki and galoshi for me For 1500rubles I have terrific footwear. In Helsinki a red pair with rubber bottoms cost 160euros…. BIG difference. I willdecorate my galoshi and my felt boots!

By: Candy

Candy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:02:14 +0000

How fun to see the valenki are getting some attention! I live in NY, and find them to be the perfect snow boot. I either get funny looks from conservative suit-types or interested inquiries when I’m in Brooklyn or the East Village. Anyway, mine are also from AKA Culture and I got a discount with the code AKACH09. Sweeeet!

By: teamkitty

teamkitty — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:10:41 +0000

BTW, if you wear a women’s size 7 or a 10, ValenkiRus is having a close-out on Ebay. Less than $10.00 for a pair.

By: teamkitty

teamkitty — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:09:12 +0000

Oj, oj! Don’t put the valenki near the radiator to dry! Let them dry out slowly and be sure to take off the galoshki when you dry and store them.

By: ChirpNYC

ChirpNYC — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:24:49 +0000

I bought my valenki from akaculture.com. They seriously are the most comfy boots ever! They take a day or two to break in, but they’re my favs!

By: Lady Valenki

Lady Valenki — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:33:29 +0000

I love Valenki! My AKA Valenki have ushered me through some of the most mischievous nights of my life, and they always keep my secrets. In homage to their loyalty, I have decided to blog about their travels. Check out my blog at http://www.ladyvalenki.blogspot.com