Slipper

Slippers are light shoes that are easy to put on and off and are intended to be worn indoors, particularly in the home.

Types

The following is a partial list of types of slippers:

Open-heel slippers - usually made with a fabric upper layer that encloses the top of the foot and the toes, but leaves the heel open. These are often distributed in expensive hotels, included with the cost of the room.
Closed slippers - slippers with a heel guard that prevents the foot from sliding out.
Slipper boots - slippers meant to look like boots. Often favoured by women, they are typically furry boots with a fleece or soft lining, and a soft rubber sole. Modelled after sheepskin boots, they may be worn outside.
Sandal slippers - cushioned sandals with soft rubber or fabric soles, similar to Birkenstock's cushioned sandals.
Evening slipper, also known as the Prince Albert slipper in reference to Albert, Prince Consort. It is made of velvet with leather soles and features a grosgrain bow or the wearer’s initials embroidered in gold.

Some slippers are made to resemble something other than a slipper, and are sold as a novelty item. The slippers are usually made from soft and colorful materials, and may come in the shapes of animals, animal paws, vehicles, cartoon characters, etc.

Contrary to popular belief, all shoes with a soft fluffy interior are not a slippers. Any shoe with a rubber sole and laces, by definition, is a normal outdoor shoe. In India, rubber chappals (flip-flops) are worn as indoor shoes.^[1]

History

The history of slippers date back to the 16th century where a rich Vietnamese sultan made his concubines wear a thin soft shoe to ensure they did not escape through the harsh rocky mountains as their shoes would not allow such rugged use. And ever since that day the term for slipper had meant a shoe that is for use indoors which is still relevant to this day with thousands of designs and styles.History of Slippers

In popular culture

The fictional character Cinderella is said to have worn glass slippers; in modern parlance they would probably be called glass high heels. This motif was introduced in Charles Perrault's 1697 version of the tale, "Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre" ("Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper"). For some years it was debated that this detail was a mistranslation and the slippers in the story were instead made of fur (French: vair), but this interpretation has since been discredited by folklorists.^[2]

Derek "The Slipper Man" Fan holds the Guinness World Records record for wearing a pair of dress slippers for 23 years straight as of June 30, 2007.^[3]

The ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz sold for a record $165,000.^[3]

Grandpa's Slippers is an award-winning book by Joy Watson.^[4]

References

↑ Khanna, Parul (3 October 2009). "Hawai chappal the new fashion accessory!". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
↑ Tatar, Maria. The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2002.
1 2 "Free slippers for elderly city residents". Daily Echo. 2010-01-20. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
↑ "Watson, Joy". bookcouncil.org.nz. Retrieved 2014-01-31.

Footwear

Men's dress shoes	Blucher Brogues Brothel creepers Derby Monks Oxfords Slip-ons (Loafers) Spectator shoes (Co-respondent shoes) Venetian-style shoes Winklepickers Wholecuts

Women's dress shoes	Ballet flats Court shoes High-heeled footwear Mary Janes Mojari Mules Peep-toe shoes Saddle shoes Slingbacks Slip-ons (Loafers) Venetian-style shoes Winklepickers

Other shoes	Driving moccasins Flip-flops Galoshes Platform shoes Sandals Self-tying shoes Slides Slippers Veldskoens

Wooden footwear	Bakya British clogs Cantabrian albarcas Clogs Getas Klompen Namaksin Padukas Pattens Sabot Träskor

Military footwear	Ammunition boots Bunny boots Combat boots Jackboots Jump boots Jungle boots Tanker boots Trench boots

Sport-related footwear	Athletic shoes Ballet shoes Boat shoes Climbing shoes Cross country running shoes Cycling shoes Football boots Hiking boots Ice skates Inline skates Jika-tabi Kung fu shoe Minimalist shoes Motorcycle boots Mountaineering boots Plimsolls Racing flats Riding boots Roller shoes Roller skates Safari boots Skate shoes Ski boots Swimfins Water shoes Wrestling shoes

Fashion boots	Chelsea boots (Beatle boots) Chukka boots Go-go boots Knee-high boots Over-the-knee boots Platform boots Thigh-high boots Ugg boots

Work boots	Australian work boots Cowboy boots Engineer boots Hip boots Rigger boots Steel-toe boots Waders

Other boots	Jodhpur boots Wellington boots

Traditional footwear	Abacas Abarkas Alpargatas Avarcas Balghas Bast shoes Clogs Espadrilles Galesh Giveh Haferlschuh Hnyat-phanats Huarache (shoe) Hwas Jorabs Moccasins Mojaris Mukluks Opanaks Peshawari chappals Snowshoes Valenkis Warajis Kolhapuri chappals

Historical footwear	Areni-1 shoes Buskins Caligae Chopines Crakow (Poulaine) Hessians Pampooties Pirate boots Sabatons

Shoe construction	Bespoke shoes Blake construction Goodyear welt

Lists	List of shoe styles

Clothing

Historical clothing • Traditional and national clothing

Suits and
uniforms

Top	Bra Camisole Undershirt

Bottom	Diaper Panties Plastic pants Slip Thong Underpants Boxer briefs Boxer shorts Midway briefs Briefs

Full	Adult bodysuit Infant bodysuit Long underwear Playsuit Teddy

Slipper

Types

History

In popular culture

See also

References