Slippers

The tradition of wearing special soft and light shoes in homes and indoors has a long history.

The emergence of the custom of wearing special shoes in houses and indoors in European countries is usually associated with the condition of the streets in cities, where initially there was no sewage system at all, and slop and other sewage was often poured out just at the feet of passers-by. Over the centuries, the appearance of cities and the living conditions of people have changed. And in the twentieth century, many Europeans believed that their guests should not leave street shoes at their doorstep. However, in the current century, the opposite trend has emerged in Europe and the United States - and along with it, the fashion for door rugs and signs with inscriptions that contain a request to take off street shoes or change shoes.

In our country, the need to put on slippers in a dwelling has always been associated mainly with the peculiarities of the climate and weather. Different natural conditions explain the fact that the custom of changing or taking off shoes when entering a home is not accepted by all Americans, despite the propaganda of such a necessity by doctors.

The custom of changing when entering a home is not accepted by all Americans.

In Japan, the procedure for changing shoes has always been obligatory and has not only hygienic significance, but also a symbolic meaning: it reflects a change in a person's inner mood at home, and also serves to express the respectful attitude of guests to the owners of the house.

Home slippers can definitely be called a useful invention.A modern person should be afraid not only of these troubles, but also understand that together with street shoes, harmful chemicals can be brought into the house, which can be found, for example, on roads, especially near highways.

In the cold season, warm slippers on your feet will protect you from colds and create a feeling of comfort and coziness. Slippers are shoes where you can take a break from high heels or other fashionable shoes and feel truly at home.

At the moment, the choice of home shoes is very wide and is represented by the following varieties:

This is a classic model of slippers - home slippers. They can be closed or with a finger hole. Depending on the material, it can be both a summer option and a warmed winter one. This is one of the most comfortable models of home shoes, which is easy to take off and put on.

They come on a wedge heel or on a small heel, can be decorated with fur, bird feathers or other decorative elements. A great option for summer, which allows you to look elegant even at home.

Made almost like real soft toys, they were originally created as children's shoes, but many adults fell in love with them and became a kind of home fashion. At one time it was customary to buy slippers in the shape of animals as a gift to relatives and even colleagues. Walking around the house all day long in such slippers is not very convenient, but in order to get out of bed or sofa for a while and return there again, they are very suitable. Such slippers can also be in the form of animal clawed paws.

They resemble ordinary socks, but have a reinforced, compacted sole. They are different in length: both short, like footprints, and long, like knee-highs. These slippers are very often hand-made, for example, knitted from warm yarn.

They are mainly made of synthetic materials or knitted. They are very lightweight, hold well on the leg, are made exactly to size and can be fitted with an elastic band.

Now the word "uggs" has become a household name, but it was originally the name of the sheepskin shoes sold under the Ugg Australia brand. Peculiar boots quickly gained popularity, various manufacturers began to produce shoes of a similar type, and the material for the manufacture was chosen very different. You can also find ugg boots in the home shoes department. Ugg boots are considered comfortable and warm shoes that are perfect for the winter season.

On the streets, especially in urban areas, felt boots can be seen quite rarely now, but as home shoes they are becoming more and more popular. And this is not surprising, because nothing warms up as well as things made from natural wool. In addition, decorated with embroidery, patterns and other elements, felt boots look beautiful, original and distinctive. They are easy enough to care for - these homemade wool boots are washable.

They look like oriental shoes with curved toes. They are quite warm and comfortable. With them, you can create an interesting exotic look, especially if combined with an oriental-style robe or harem pants, Afghani pants.

They look like the corresponding street shoes, but are made of lightweight and breathable materials: usually knitwear or wool, often fur is used. Slippers-boots with soft rubber soles are in great demand among those who need to keep their feet warm on the recommendation of doctors. This model is also found in summer and winter versions. Summer slippers are made of mesh materials.

Indoor shoes with a closed heel are very appropriate for the autumn-winter season, they are usually made from a fairly dense material.

They resemble shoes with the corresponding name and, as a rule, are made of suede or natural leather.

Especially interesting as a gift or souvenir. Usually these slippers are made by hand from environmentally friendly materials - straw or rattan. If you put them on bare feet, they act as a kind of massager. Such shoes have only one drawback - straw slippers must be protected from moisture.

Flat shoes with a Y-shaped strap, with a bridge between the big and second toes, are traditionally used by residents of most Asian countries.

Now these shoes have become almost universal for the summer season: before, they were usually worn only for going to the beach or the pool, and recently, go-out models, decorated with various elements and made from materials appropriate for the purpose, have become popular. There are flip flops with massage soles. The special inner surface of such a sole has a massage-like effect.

Flip flops are suitable for very hot weather, especially if they are made of rubber or plastic, because they are worn on bare feet. Terry flip flops will be appropriate for home.

Were always in use, but now they are at the peak of popularity. There can be almost all of the above models. Their peculiarity lies in the manufacturing method (by hand) and in the materials and techniques used. Usually these are natural or mixed materials, such slippers are made by felting or knitted from yarn. Accordingly, such slippers can be:

• knitted,
• felted;
• made in mixed media.

They have an insole made of a special material that allows it to compress under pressure and take the shape of the footprint. It is believed that this outsole acts as a shock absorber, reducing stress on the joints and maintaining the correct position of the foot. When the shoe is removed, the insole returns to its original form. The insoles of these slippers can be embossed due to special corrective elements.

They also have special insoles or a special texture of the inner part of the sole. There are slippers with a relaxing effect. Walking in such slippers can create the effect of walking with bare feet on the sand, since tiny movable granules are sewn into the soles of some models. There are slippers-massagers with natural stones or with plastic spikes, or other type of inner surface of the sole.

There are special requirements for children's shoes, including home shoes.

For them, shoes with a heel are suitable, which hold well on the foot, have a non-slip sole and are suitable in size.

As the name suggests, these slippers are available as a set. The set usually includes several pairs of slippers for guests and a hanging organizer - "slipper" - for storing such removable shoes. The sets are available in various thematic versions and can also serve as a symbolic housewarming gift. The material and styles of these slippers are very different, but they are mainly made with a flat sole and with a rounded front for easy storage.

The sole of these slippers is made of microfiber and allows dry cleaning of the room in the easiest and most inconspicuous way - as a result of walking. Then the slippers are washed and dried - and they are ready to use again.

What materials are slippers made of?

1. If in the manufacture are used natural materials, then slippers are:

• with fur,
• sheepskin,
• leather,
• felt,
• plush,
• terry,
• silk,
• cotton, etc.

2. If in the manufacture are used synthetic materials, then slippers come with elements made:

• fleece,
• faux fur,
• from various polymers, etc.

Most often, in the manufacture of home shoes, different types of materials are combined.

When choosing slippers of a certain color, you can focus on fashion, or you can focus on the practical side of the issue. All dirt is visible on light-colored slippers, and they will have to be washed / cleaned much more often than dark house shoes.

The pink color has always been considered one of the most suitable for women's home shoes, it is still relevant today. And a new trend: in the decor of home shoes, multicolored ethnic patterns and ornaments are now in trend. The retro style remains popular, and with it the print in large polka dots.

When choosing slippers, you should pay attention to the following details:

1 season. Focus on the temperature conditions in the room. Slippers should be comfortable. For summer, shoes without backdrops are suitable, made of easily washable materials, opening toes, for winter - closed, insulated.

2. Size and comfort. Slippers should fit well on the foot, not create inconvenience or interfere with movement.

3. Reason. In the house you can have slippers "for every day" and home shoes for receiving guests, comfortable and elegant at the same time.

4. The quality of the shoes. Invisible neat seams, high-quality materials and the absence of strong odors characterize a good product. Pay attention to the sole: it must be made of wear-resistant and non-slip material.

Extensive home shoe care measures: wash regularly in soapy water or wash. The specific way of caring for home shoes should be chosen based on the manufacturer's recommendations. They usually come with a box or other packaging upon purchase.

Slippers should be kept separate from outdoor shoes. Each family member should have their own pair of slippers. For guests, it is worth purchasing special replacement shoes. The place where the shoes are folded should be kept clean.