Taking care
of your
Kuoma.

Information about Kuoma products

Product and distribution

All our shoes are designed and manufactured at our facility in Kuomiokoski, Finland. Finished shoes are transported to our logistics centre in Mäntyharju for distribution.

Use and lifecycle

Kuoma’s products are designed to last. By taking care of your Kuoma shoes, you can make them last even longer.

Instructions for care

In order for your Kuoma shoes to stay in good condition, you have to take care of them, as of other shoes. The upper material of Kuoma shoes is mainly dirt- and water-repellent upper fabric, textile, felt or genuine leather, such as nubuck leather. Read the care instructions for Kuoma shoes. The instructions are located either on the hangtag or on the care tag attached to the product (inside the boot’s shaft, for example). Always follow the instructions for care provided with each product. Keep your Kuoma shoes clean in room temperature. This way you will be able to use them for as long as possible. Do not dry Kuoma shoes on radiators. Please find below instructions on how to take care of your shoes.

WINTER SHOES

Shoes with upper made from fabric (for example, Putkivarsi, Lady, Universal): Winter boots that have a care tag can be cleaned by following the instructions provided in the tag: water temperature max. 30 degrees Celsius, same for drying. Do not use fabric softener and do not tumble-dry. Remove insole before washing. The good properties of your product will remain longer if you protect your shoes with appropriate water- and dirt-repellent sprays, particularly after having washed them. It is important that you use instructed temperatures. If you dry your shoes in a drying cabinet, for example, the upper material can be damaged. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

Boots with soft leg section (for example, Gloria, Rocky): We recommend using a damp cloth to wipe dirt off your shoes. Boots can be handwashed in max 30 degrees Celsius. Machine wash and tumble drying are not recommended. Remove insole before washing. Let shoes dry in a well-aired place. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

Felt shoes: Shoes made from wool felt are cleaned with a brush. It is not possible to wash felt shoes. If felt shoes get wet, they can shrink. Let felt shoes dry at room temperature in a well-aired place. Remove insoles and put, for example, paper that absorbs moisture into the shoes. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

Leather shoes: We recommend that you apply a leather conditioner to your leather shoes before using them. Clean your shoes with a cleaning sponge or a brush. Reapply the leather conditioner after cleaning. Let wet leather shoes dry at room temperature in a well-aired place. Remove insoles for the drying period. When leather gets wet, it can stain. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

SUMMER SHOES

Nubuck leather shoes: Nubuck leather is a fine leather material, which is soft as velvet. We recommend protecting these shoes with water- and dirt-repellent sprays designed for nubuck leather specifically. Protecting your shoes with a shoe care spray before use and at regular intervals later on will extend your shoes’ lifecycle. If necessary, you can brush the shoes clean with a suede brush. You can also wipe them clean with a damp cloth. Never wash nubuck shoes. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

Leather shoes: Kuoma’s leather shoes have a dirt- and water-repellent finish. We recommend that you apply a leather conditioner to your leather shoes before using them. Clean your shoes with a cleaning sponge or a brush. Reapply the leather conditioner after cleaning. Never wash leather shoes. Let wet leather shoes dry at room temperature in a well-aired place. Remove insoles for the drying period. When leather gets wet, it can stain. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

Shoes with a textile upper: Clean with a damp cloth by wiping dirt off. Never wash shoes with a textile upper. Do not dry your shoes on radiators.

OUTERWEAR

We recommend using a damp cloth to wipe dirt off of Kuoma children’s outerwear. The clothes are made with 100%polyester, and they can be machine washed in max 40 degrees Celsius. Dry in room temperature or in a clothes dryer (max. 40 °C). Do not tumble-dry. Please follow the instructions provided on the care tag carefully.


PU SOLE


PU or polyurethane. Polyurethane is widely used as an outsole material for footwear. PU is used in the hood because it has good shock-absorbing properties. As a material, PU is also light and flexible and is very resistant to wear. In the seasonal storage of PU-based footwear, attention should be paid to the storage method. Choose a shoe box instead of a plastic bag. The plastic bag is so tight that the moisture accumulated in the PU soles cannot evaporate. In the shoe box, moisture can evaporate.

For the same reason, shoes should be worn regularly because walking on the soles creates friction that generates heat. In other words, by using shoes and with the right storage method, you will extend the life of your shoes!

The PU sole does not tolerate temperature fluctuations very well, so you should not dry them on floor heating or a radiator. For example, when coming in from outside in freezing weather, you should let Kuoma shoes dry at room temperature. Removing the insoles speeds up drying.

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Size guide for overalls.

If you're between two sizes, choose a larger size to allow your child room to grow. Measuring children every beginning of a season is the best way to stay ahead of their growing curve.

Size chart

SIZE (cm) 86 92 98 104 110 116 122 128 134 140 146 152 158 164
LEG LENGTH(cm) 30.5 33.5 36.5 39.5 42.5 45.5 48.5 51.5 55.5 59.5 65.5 69.5 72.5 76.5
CHEST(cm) 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 99 102 108 112 116 120
WAIST, RELAXED(cm) 61 62 66 68 70 72 74 76 79 82 88 92 96 100
HIP(cm) 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 99 102 108 112 116 120
SHOULDER+SLEEVE lenght(cm) 42.5 45 47.5 50 52.5 55 57.5 60 63 66 68 71 74 77
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How to measure

How to measure
  1. Height, standing back against the wall, from the top of the head to the floor, keeping a straight posture, without shoes on.
  2. Leg length, measure the inseam of the leg from the crotch straight down to the ground. You can also use well fitting pants and measure the in seam from crotch down to the ground.
  3.  Chest, around the widest part.
  4.  Waist,  around the narrowest part.
  5.  Hip, around the widest part, keeping the feet close together.
  6.  Shoulder + sleeve,  measure the arm length from the shoulder joint to the wrist. Keep the elbow slightly bent.

Size guide for jackets.

If you're between two sizes, choose a larger size to allow your child room to grow. Measuring children every beginning of a season is the best way to stay ahead of their growing curve.

Size chart

SIZE(cm) 92 98 104 110 116 122 128 134 140 146 152 158 164
CHEST(cm) 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 95 98 101 104 107
WAIST(cm) 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 91 94 97 100 103
JACKET HEM(cm) 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 99 102 105 108 111
SHOULDER+SLEEVE(cm) 45 47.5 50 52.5 55 57.5 60 63 66 69 72 75 78
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How to measure

How to measure
  1. Height, Standing back against the wall, from the top of the head to the floor, keeping a straight posture, without shoes on.
  2. Chest, around the widest 
    part.
  3. Waist,  around the narrowest
    part.
  4. Hip, around the widest part, keeping the feet close
    together.
  5. Shoulder + sleeve, measure the arm length from the shoulder joint to the wrist. Keep the elbow slightly bent.


Sizing for pants

If you're between two sizes, choose a larger size to allow your child room to grow. Measuring children every beginning of a season is the best way to stay ahead of their growing curve.

Size chart

SIZE(cm) 92 98 104 110 116 122 128 134 140 146 152 158 164
LEG LENGTH(cm) 36.5 40 43.5 47 50.5 54 57.5 61 64.5 68 71.5 74.5 77.5
WAIST, RELAXED(cm) 52 54 56 57 58 59 60 62 65 68 71 74 77
HIP(cm) 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 93 96 99 102 105 108
Swipe left to see more sizes.

How to measure

How to measure
  1. Height, standing back against the wall, from the top of the head to the floor, keeping a straight posture, without shoes on.
  2. Leg length, measure the inseam of the leg from the crotch straight down to the ground. You can also use well fitting pants and measure the in seam from crotch down to the ground.
  3. Waist, around the narrowest
    part.
  4. Hip, around the widest part, keeping the feet close
    together.

Size guide for kids footwear.

Please note that the width and length of Kuoma shoes varies by model. Note that the measurements on our website are not the measurements of the insole. Those are the inside measurements of our shoes. Having at least 1 cm of extra space lengthwise between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe will ensure that your shoes are comfortable to wear. For children, we recommend leaving approximately 1.5 cm of extra space in front of the longest toe, so shoes will not be too small too soon as children grow.

Size chart

length/width, insole measurement


Baby
SIZE 19 20 21 22 23 24
LENGTH(mm) 129 135 142 149 155 162
WIDTH(mm) 57 59 61 62 63 64
Gloria
SIZE 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
LENGTH(mm) 169 176 183 189 196 203 209 216 223 230 239 246 254 260 266 273 280
WIDTH(mm) 66 67 68 70 72 73 74 76 77 79 82 83 85 86 87 89 90
Crosser (kids), GT, Putkivarsi, Taika, Tarravarsi
SIZE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
LENGTH(mm) 129 135 142 149 155 162 169 176 183 189 196 203 209 216 223 227 230 237 244 250
WIDTH(mm) 57 59 61 62 63 64 66 67 68 70 72 73 74 76 77 79 82 83 85 86
Glitter, Kawaii, Lumi, Lumileikki, Lumiloru, Lumilukko, Lumilyhty, Lumilysti, Lumisatu, Lumitarina, Nuoska, Valo
SIZE 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4142
LENGTH(mm) 155 160 167 174 181 187 194 201 208 216 220 226 233 240 247 252 260 265 270275
WIDTH(mm) 63 64 66 67 68 70 72 73 74 76 77 79 82 83 85 86 90 91 9293

Hanki GT

SIZE20212223242526272829303132333435
LENGTH(mm)134140146152160166174180186192200206212218226233
WIDTH(mm)59606162636465666769717375777880

Tarra-Askel

SIZE2526272829303132333435
LENGTH(mm)166174180186192200206212218226233
WIDTH(mm)6465666769717375777880
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How to measure the length of your feet

Use a sheet of paper and place it next to a wall. You can also tape it to the floor to ensure the paper doesn’t slip. Place a foot on top of the paper with the heel against the wall. Draw a line in front of the longest toe and measure with a ruler. Repeat for other foot and use the measurement of the larger foot.

Size guide for adult footwear.

Please note that the width and length of Kuoma shoes varies by model. Note that the measurements on our website are not the measurements of the insole. Those are the inside measurements of our shoes. Having at least 1 cm of extra space lengthwise between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe will ensure that your shoes are comfortable to wear.

Size chart

Insole measurement, length/width



Alice, Gloria, Lumikki, Tuike
SIZE 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
LENGTH(mm) 230 239 246 254 260 266 273 280
WIDTH(mm) 79 82 83 85 86 87 89 90
Geo, Peter, Polku, Vire
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
LENGTH(mm) 245 251 258 265 271 278 284 291 297 304 310 316
WIDTH(mm) 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 93 94 95 96
Linda, Paula
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
LENGTH(mm) 245 251 258 265 271 278 284
WIDTH(mm) 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Geo Comfort, Geo Tarra
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
LENGTH(mm) 235 242 248 254 260 267 274 281 288 295 302 309
WIDTH(mm) 84 85 86 88 89 91 92 93 95 96 98 100
Crosser, Kari, Kuoma Sport Husky, Nietos, Patriot, Rocky, Tarra Sport, Tarra Trekking, Trekking Vetoketju, Universal, Universal Pro, Universal TT, Walker Pro Husky, Walker Pro High Husky, Walker Pro High Teddy
SIZE 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
LENGTH(mm) 229 235 242 248 254 260 267 275 281 288 295 302 309 314 316
WIDTH(mm) 82 84 85 86 88 89 91 92 93 95 96 98 100 100 101
Glitter, Ilona, Kawaii, Lumiloru, Lumilyhty, Lumisatu, Lumitarina, Nuoska, Valo
SIZE 35 36 37 38 39 40 4142
LENGTH(mm) 233 240 247 252 260 265 270275
WIDTH(mm) 82 83 85 86 90 91 9293
Kauno, Kulkija, Maasto, Nuoska, Ricky, Reipas, Vaeltaja
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
LENGTH(mm) 241 247 254 261 268 274 280 287 293 300 307
WIDTH(mm) 82 83 86 88 89 91 91 92 93 94 95
Lady, Haave, Saana, Tuisku, Tarra Tuisku
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
LENGTH(mm) 240 246 254 260 266 272 279
WIDTH(mm) 82 83 85 86 87 89 90
Talvikki
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
LENGTH(mm) 237 244 251 257 263 270 277
WIDTH(mm) 82 83 85 86 87 89 90
Pallas, Soft
SIZE 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
LENGTH(mm) 237 244 251 257 263 270 277 284 291 298 305 312
WIDTH(mm) 82 83 85 86 87 89 90 91 92 94 96 97
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How to measure the length of your feet

Use a sheet of paper and place it next to a wall. You can also tape it to the floor to ensure the paper doesn’t slip. Place a foot on top of the paper with the heel against the wall. Draw a line in front of the longest toe and measure with a ruler. Repeat for other foot and use the measurement of the larger foot.

Size chart

Swipe left to see more sizes.