Galoshes

Galoshes are overshoes, which are to protect the actual shoes when necessary striped ( eg slush ) about this. Since they are mostly made of rubber, the on and off due to the elastic material is easy.

Use

The purpose of galoshes is the protection of the actual footwear from dirt and moisture, as well as a better grip compared to leather soles that are slippery when wet. In this respect, galoshes are almost exclusively used by commuters working in the cold and wet season. In North America, galoshes has long been in use, but less so in Europe. They are mainly used in Europe, etc. of builders, architects, veterinarians, who have to be in a more polluted environment in the short term.

Through the use of galoshes, the carrier saves when entering construction sites or farms soiling his neat shoes - who would otherwise be in stark contrast to the rest, well-kept clothing - an unnecessarily tedious cleaning and possible damage to the shoes, as well as contamination of the then clean environment. Commuters are protecting in addition to the footwear their feet against wetness and indirectly against the cold.

Galoshes are sizes and shapes ( models for loafers, boots for, for Lace, etc.) offered in different (double). This shoe is also available for women's shoes (eg pumps ).