Do you wear house slippers? We switch out of street shoes at the door for several reasons. It means less mopping. It got us in the habit of putting our shoes away right away; they are never abandoned somewhere, looking messy. And most importantly, it's comfy. As Maxwell says in the Apartment Therapy book, "Removing your shoes at the door is a good habit to get into. It underscores the separation between the outside world and the inside of your home, is easier on your floors and it keeps your apartment cleaner".
We really like our current pair, but they are starting to get the first signs of holey-ness, so are thinking about these felt slippers from Pia Wallen for the future.
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very cute. but with how often i wear mine out, they'll have to come down in price before i can get a pair. but they ARE adorable!
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bbt, it may be just my experience, but the pricier slippers i've had last SO much longer than the less expensive pairs that it seems worth it to spend a bit more - it works out to less in the long run...
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Those ballerina slippers only go up to size 9. Very nice.
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I've had my eye on these for a while. They might be my birthday present to myself.
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at Luminaire's sample sale, they had baskets of these for $12 - 30! I am kicking myself for not buying a pair of the ballerina flats. Something to keep in mind next year.
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Sorry, to clarifty, the luminaire's sale was in June.
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Men's boiled wool slippers are on sale right now at Garnet Hill. I think they're usually around $50, and now are $24.
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Anyone know how to wash 'em? I had a great pair of German boiled wool slippers that I wore out, and only ever had the guts to surface wash them because I was afraid I'd ruin them! I think those I had were in this same price range and these are cuter.
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Boiled wool? Besides shrinking, what does the boiling accomplish? Are them softer that way? Now you have me curious... I tried google and got mostly just ads and pretty short wikipedia article.
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boomer, I'm not sure - but I have a boiled wool coat, and it's extra sturdy. There's no liner, and it's thicker, with a firmer knap (nap?), and a nice firmness that's a bit unusual for wool. It's somewhat soft, like felt, but not at all silky or smooth. My coat is also 'double sided' boiled wool: a single piece of fabric that's got exactly the same feel on both sides, which it seems like these slippers would have as well.
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OK, good enough. Thanks, Sea. I'm starting to want a pair of these Haflingers boiled wool slippers :
http://www.lordjohnsfootwear.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=41484&idcategory=257
I like the look of the felt ones but I want a totally soft sole (less wear & tear on my rugs).
Never been a slipper guy but fall is coming... & those might be more comfy than old wool socks that I seem to always trip over.
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oh, i just use plastic slides from victoria's secret for my house slippers.
i can use 'em barefoot or with socks, everyday in any season. I can wash'em in the sink. simple, cheap, and... in an emergency I think I can run out of the house in them and not feel like a cartoon character!
http://tinyurl.com/384we9
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redcloverstar, the key to washing felt or (non-superwash) wool products without causing more felting is to use less heat and make sure NOT to agitate the garment (don't wring, twist, scrub excessively, or put in the dryer). Gentle hand washing in cool water with shampoo or Eucalan bath generally works well. Also keep in mind that items may need reshaping (blocking) after being washed.
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