The galocha is a wooden shoe.
Galocha is a term that may come from the French galoche or the Occitan galocha . The concept refers to a type of footwear that is made of wood and reinforced with iron .
This definition provided by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) indicates that the galocha resembles or is equivalent to the clog . According to the RAE dictionary, a clog is also a shoe that is made of wood, being produced from a single piece. Other similar terms that refer to articles of this class are encompass , madreña , albarca and almadreña .
Uses of the galocha
The galocha is used in certain regions to facilitate movement on wet surfaces , mud or snow . They were very popular in mountainous and rural places in Spanish territory, where they are still used although they lost preponderance.
On farms, in the field of mining and when carrying out agricultural tasks, many workers choose to wear galoshes. These elements, due to their characteristics, provide protection to the feet .
Currently, galochas are part of the typical costumes of several provinces. Thus they constitute an important part of culture and folklore .
Traditional costumes from different regions include galochas.
Main features
There are various models of galochas. The number of studs or supports, for example , may vary.
Among the woods used for the production of galoshes are walnut , beech , alder , poplar and chestnut . Other trees are sometimes selected for ornamentations, such as birch .
The galocha as a protector
Another meaning of galocha, now unusual, is linked to a type of shoe cover . The galocha, in this sense, works as a shoe protector .
When there is precipitation, then, you can use the galocha to cover your sneakers or shoes, preventing them from getting wet. These galochas can be produced with rubber , latex , rubber or plastic .
The key to galochas is their waterproofness. As they are not penetrated by water , they allow what they cover to be kept dry.
A type of hat
The RAE mentions another use of galocha that is no longer common. The notion, long ago, named a type of cap .
Mortarboards are caps : garments that cover the head . In the specific case of the galocha, it is a cap that covers the ears and has a pair of points.
Alba Galocha
It is interesting to note that Galocha is the surname of a famous Spanish actress and model : Alba Galocha . Born in 1990 > in Santiago de Compostela , she usually sets trends with her looks, which is why she is noted as an influencer.
Galocha was distinguished as the best mannequin in an edition of Madrid Fashion Week . He has also starred in fashion shows for Louis Vuitton and other very important brands . In 2016 , meanwhile, she debuted as a film actress.
On Instagram , Galocha has more than 94,000 followers. On this social network he shares images of his daily life and his artistic creations.
an adjective
Galocha, finally, is an adjective that can be used to describe a person who leads a disorderly, licentious or immoral life .
Someone galocho, in this framework, usually acts with debauchery . That is why it is pointed out as eccentric or even indecent.