Valenki (— plural, валенок (valenok) — singular) are traditional Russian winter footwear, essentially felt boots. Its very name, valenki literally means, "made by felting". Valenki are made of wool felt. They are not water-resistant, therefore they're sometimes worn with galoshes to protect the felt. Galoshes also protect the valenki soles from wear and tear. As such, valenki were the footwear of choice for many Russians. Since the s… (More on Valenki)