valenki are an old idea. they have stood the test of time, history, and politics – an achievement that allows us to wear them today. with the fall of the iron curtain and globalization rearing its often ugly head, we can embrace the old and foreign in its innovated form. the valenki promote warmth and comfort, while resisting the slippery consistency of both ice and fashion, all along making the insipid cold of winter feel deceptively far away. (via akavalenki.com)

i own two pairs of akas and i love them. they are comfortable, warm, and quite the fashion statement. i don't know what i would do without them. (via AKA culture)

i got a pair of these last winter and loved wearing them because they are really warm -- REALLY WARM. I think they look cute with a skirt or skinny jeans. I've heard that they are good for the feet because wool somehow cures foot ailments. I don't know about that but they definitely wore in really fast (like a day) and feel really comfortable. (via aka culture)

I got these as a gift, and never expected to like them as much as I do. They really are comfortable and cute too.

I love these boots!! I bought my first pair of AKAs last week and have not taken them off since. They are warm and comfortable... Perfect for winter!