Very cold feet? Guide with the best slippers for a winter at home

Some curious details to break an uncomfortable silence in the room. Did you know that the first slippers of which there is a trace belong no more and no less than to the time of Tutankhamun himself, around 1300 BC.

The pair were found in her bathroom, and they were gold-encrusted leather slippers. This level. very trap.

The other register is a little dark. It has been studied and concluded that another precursor model of slippers was that used by the sheikhs and sultans of the Middle East, used to be comfortable in their palaces but also by the many women they had in their harem. Impeccable workmanship and perfect fit, the detail was that these slippers were given to them because with them it was completely impossible to run and therefore escape from the palace.

fast forward Until now. It is possible that in the absence of the covid-19 pandemic, archaeologists of the future would have found far fewer slippers in homes. Because, who has not spent several days – or weeks (or even months) – of the long quarantine wearing only their soft slippers?

Rodolfo Palma, fashion consultant for Dafiti explains that the coronavirus crisis and the drastic changes it has brought about in people’s lives, particularly due to quarantines and teleworking, have impacted the footwear market, which until then was considered more of an accessory, by making now an indispensable part.

The one that currently has as many varieties as there are tastes. And as many solutions as there are needs. In the context of a particularly cold winter, a good pair of slippers becomes an essential and an unforgettable gift, perhaps.

We spoke with experts on the subject to talk about the exquisite slippersas they were originally called in French (can you call them slippers again after knowing that?)

When Palma commented that the once beloved but half-egg-like slipper has now become just another type of shoe, she meant it.

So much so that he personally recommends one of his favorite models, a pair that exudes style and elegance. A few Calvin Klein slippers.

“They stand out for the comfort with each step, since they are padded and closed, which allows greater comfort when walking,” he specifies. They’re made from recycled polyester and even have a 3cm platform, so your waist complexes will disappear even in pajamas.

On the other hand, he assures that to have to This season “they are boot-style slippers with chiporro inside, which provide comfort and warmth throughout the day at home”, explains the expert. Another grace is that they don’t come out every time.

But just as there are models rather cutethere are also more urban versions, half street clothing. Even if you don’t believe it.

Andrés Leiva says that the first time he saw them was in the clip for “Pégate”, a hit by reggaeton singer Stanley. A video that, in addition to Leiva, has been watched by an additional 94 million people.

“I thought it was cool, because usually slippers don’t have a lot of style and are pretty basic in that sense. I found them pretty.”

He says there are several different designs, some mimicking iconic designs from the street clothing, like air jordans . Most importantly, he notes, “they have a hard sole, so they even come in handy when I go shopping around the corner. They’re practically slippers, they even have laces.”

Regarding the quality of the model, he assures that they are quite warm, especially because they have a cane up to the ankle, inside they are spacious and do not make the feet sweat.

Although, as we already see, there is as much variety in styles as in tastes, Rodolfo Palma points out that there is a key element. “I advise to always make sure that the sole is non-slip, to avoid accidents”, he specifies. Unlike before, when people even had to wear a tie just to go buy bread, today one can walk all day, both around the house and down the street, in slippers.

Whether it’s going out to look for something, or even being in that territory once called “outside” but now known as “Outside”, there are ideal slippers for that.

“When we go camping and we have snow, for example, we can leave the tent with slippers if they have synthetic padding,” explains Clemente Izquierdo, marketing manager of Outdoor Atakama . “It gives us a thermal advantage that keeps the foot warm.” This is the case of the Futaleufú model, whose staff has memory foam“that is, it does not deform when in use and returns to its original state every time you step on it”.

“The fabric is a waterproof nylon,” he adds. “If you leave the tent or the house and it’s raining or raining, in a short period of exposure, it will keep your feet dry,” he promises.

Left offers a significant fact. He says that the ultra-resistant and non-slip insulating material of the sole of his slippers makes them unbeatable for keeping the feet warm – because the cold of the ground has a harder time penetrating – but that It should not be believed that they neither are they miraculous”.

He explains that just like the sun needs the moon, “every slipper needs a good sock.” “It’s like shoes: a very good shoe with a very bad sock can cause sweat, fungus and a bad smell; and in winter, wet and icy feet. A liner needs a good sock that works like another insulator,” he points out.

Zoe Zele, Head of Marketing for Cave , says their slippers are made by local artisans. “They also have a Fair Trade and B Company label, which certifies that in their manufacture we ensure that producers and workers benefit from the best conditions, for the choice of sustainable materials and the development of a high quality product. , among others”, assures. In fact, you can even know the name of the craftsmen who made each pair of slippers.

But perhaps the most attractive thing about the Rupestre slippers is that they are made entirely of leather and natural sheep’s wool, “from waste materials from other industries, so it’s a sustainable material”, points out Zele.

Among the properties of sheep’s wool are its thermoregulatory, antiperspirant, biodegradable and flexible capacity. “Their enormous thermal insulation makes them the best option for sheltering from the cold, while being very comfortable,” he says.

As for care to make a good slipper last longer, Izquierdo suggests hand washing it with a damp cloth and keeping it dry at all times. Rodolfo Palma advises to be “super mateo” when it comes to reading and following each manufacturer’s instructions on the care of each product.

Zele agrees with these precautions, but his best advice, he says, “is to take advantage of them: at Rupestre we offer a Green Guarantee, with which we repair the slippers for free and no matter how many years they have been worn. have been purchased”. , we contribute to the circular economy”. That is to say, they are truly slippers for life, which will hopefully last as many centuries at your feet as Tutankhamun’s.

*Prices for products in this item are current as of July 13, 2022. Values ​​and availability may change.