The perfect slippers

November 16, 2008 1:27 PM

Please help me find (online, or in a major Canadian store) some slippers that fit the following strict requirements: fluffy on the inside, thick comfy sole, and, most importantly, are closed around the heel without being a boot. It seems that everything I find that fits the first two requirements is clog-style, and that absolutely won't do. The closest I can find are moccasins, but the gift recipient doesn't like leather/fur. Any suggestions?
posted by arcticwoman to shopping (8 comments total)

Not that I'm really loving this company's usual designs, but these are croc slippers that look somewhat like ballet shoes and are vegetarian.
posted by cobaltnine at 1:39 PM on November 16, 2008

You might try Nordikas (that's a UK catalog but I'm sure they're sold in Canada). I've had mine over a year now and am torn between hating the way they look (they were a gift) and loving the way they keep my feet warm but not sweaty.
posted by ceri richard at 1:44 PM on November 16, 2008

Since the first kind are easy to find, why don't you buy a pair and sew on a heel strap?
posted by randomstriker at 1:49 PM on November 16, 2008

landsend.com has some nice polarfleece type slippers in various stylings.
posted by micawber at 2:08 PM on November 16, 2008

I guess suede is out too? Too bad, those were the nicest looking offerings.

Here are some other options:
Corduroy uppers with fake fur inside
Textile upper with faux shearling
Wool
Nylon
Wool with fleece
More wool
More corduroy
Velour mary jane
Shaggy
Fake suede
Wool moccasin
posted by crazycanuck at 2:44 PM on November 16, 2008

How about these? Acorn - fabric uppers with fake fur trim and lining.
posted by barnone at 4:10 PM on November 16, 2008

Fleece ones from Canada Zappos - good reviews.

Faux Suede moccasins from Sears.ca

Somewhere between a boot and a slipper - faux suede from Sears.ca. Check the site out - there are a whole bunch of options. Look at the actual product page because many look suede or furry but they're mostly man-made materials!
posted by barnone at 4:17 PM on November 16, 2008

I'm not exactly sure what clog style means. I own both of these slippers:
fuzzy crocs and terry.

The crocs I've even shoveled snow in; you can remove the liners for cleaning/drying and they definitely have the solid plastic outside.

The terry ones have a solid sole but will get wet b/c the outside is just fuzzy.
posted by nat at 6:06 PM on November 16, 2008