A boot is a shoe that covers the foot, ankle and part of the leg.
A boot is footwear that protects the foot, ankle and a section of the leg . This meaning of the term arises when it comes from the French word botte .
The height of the boot varies according to the model and its function. In some cases, they barely cover the ankle. In others, however, they can reach beyond the knee . Boots can also have a heel or heel . For example: “For my birthday I would like you to give me leather boots” , “Today I am going to have to go out with rain boots: everything is flooded” , “I think the red boots will combine very well with your new pants” .
Generally, in casual wardrobe, boots are feminine footwear . Many times women choose tight and high boots that allow them to stylize their legs. Men, for their part, usually choose boots as a coat .
Boot types
There are also work boots (made of durable materials to protect workers), sports boots (such as ski boots and cleats or soccer boots), and orthopedic boots (which immobilize the foot and are used in the frame of a therapeutic treatment).
In the same way, we cannot overlook another series of boot varieties:
- Waterproof boots , which are used, especially when it rains. It is the way to keep your feet from getting wet and can be used both for everyday use and for, for example, performing tasks in the field. These boots can be found in plain colors or with drawings and colors thinking about the little ones.
- Cowboy boots . They were originally created to be able to work in agricultural and livestock tasks. However, with the passage of time they began to become fashionable and have become common footwear for everyday use as well. These boots can be used by both men and women. This type of footwear stands out, above all, for its pointed toe and the fact that its heel is usually square and wide.
There are many types of boots.
Purchase recommendations
When purchasing boots as footwear for daily use, a series of recommendations must be taken into account:
- It is essential to buy the right size for your foot. They should not be loose or too tight.
- You have to look at three aspects that will provide convenience and comfort: the sole, the instep and the heel.
- It is important that when trying on boots at the shoe store you take the type of socks they will be worn with.
- You have to pay attention to seams that may be annoying.
The boot as a container
Bota may also derive from the Late Latin buttis and refer to a drop or pear-shaped container used to store wine . These boots, made of leather, have a narrow part that allows the liquid to escape in fine jets. They also have a cap.
It is possible to press the container so that the stream of drink is expelled with force and thus leave the boot a certain distance from the mouth while drinking.