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    Quote Originally Posted by MattH View Post
    Never bother with slippers… but the diabetic nurse told me off about walking around in bare feet.

    So joined my sons and it’s sliders all the time at home…..
    I constantly walk around bare foot. Have done so for years, but this last year I'd planned to buy a decent pair as I'd been WFH.

    However, I read an article last week that explained that bare foot helps maintain foot strength and flexibility, Vs flat footbed sliders or slippers. Shoes are apparently best as they support your arch.

    Left me somewhat confused as to what slippers would be best, with a decent foot bed. Apparently Berkinstock are good for this

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    Ugg slippers are great with the warm furry lining. Lasted me years now

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Lee View Post
    Off the back of this thread I’ve ordered a pair of the same slippers.
    Ordered Giesswein Veitsch on 9th, delivered just now, just in time for me to go to bed (working nights this week).

    First impressions are good. The footbed has a large support for the arch. I suspect this molds to you foot over time. Initially it feels large. They feel very comfortable in bare feet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jontymo View Post
    Just worn out some Westmorland Hugo Shepherd Sheepskin mules, now trying the Gumbies Outback slippers with a pair of flipflops for summer! quite heavy as made from recycled bottles.
    Does the glass not cut your feet?

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    FedEx have lost mine after sending them to the wrong depot but are going to try and find them. The old ones will have to do a little while longer.

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    Mmmhhh…. Have some furry Ugg slippers

    Maybe I need something for the cooler months?

    Are these ok in terms of not making your feet too sweaty?

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    Can be sweaty if worn barefoot. With socks all ok.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfie View Post
    Mmmhhh…. Have some furry Ugg slippers

    Maybe I need something for the cooler months?

    Are these ok in terms of not making your feet too sweaty?
    Exactly why I got mine & they have been great so far, much lighter than my Ugg ones & significantly cooler on my feet.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    Can be sweaty if worn barefoot. With socks all ok.
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Exactly why I got mine & they have been great so far, much lighter than my Ugg ones & significantly cooler on my feet.


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    Ta!

    Trigger pulled on those bad boys…

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfie View Post
    Ta!

    Trigger pulled on those bad boys…
    Wear in good health


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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Lee View Post
    Ordered Giesswein Veitsch on 9th, delivered just now, just in time for me to go to bed (working nights this week).

    First impressions are good. The footbed has a large support for the arch. I suspect this molds to you foot over time. Initially it feels large. They feel very comfortable in bare feet.
    Ordered some Giesswein Veitsch with the discount code too.

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    FedEx have found my slippers and they should be here on Monday. Happy days.

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    These are the most comfortable slippers I have ever owned

    https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/zerma...SABEgJ0NPD_BwE

    When winter comes simply change the liner

    https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/kids-...SABEgKyHvD_BwE

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    Slippers......am I missing a trick?

    It’s difficult to imagine more spazzy looking feet than this but my, they are comfy.

    I sent the low back ones back, couldn’t deal with them flapping about.


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    We'll they're here but somehow smaller than the pair they're replacing. Double checked the size on both which is the same so not sure why they're different. I've ordered the next size up so hopefully I'll have a fitting pair in a few days if FedEx don't lose these too.

    Boring old Vs new size pic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golf View Post
    These are the most comfortable slippers I have ever owned

    https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/zerma...SABEgJ0NPD_BwE

    When winter comes simply change the liner

    https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/kids-...SABEgKyHvD_BwE
    Those were the ones I was looking at too

    Do the flop off the back of your heel when walking? I hate that, so would avoid if they do

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kidsteruk View Post
    Those were the ones I was looking at too

    Do the flop off the back of your heel when walking? I hate that, so would avoid if they do
    Mine don’t. Just had to have walk round to check they don’t.

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    So those that bought Geisswein, which model did you go for?

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    Dannheim last time. Woolpos this time. Woolpops I had to size up in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ViperStripes View Post
    So those that bought Geisswein, which model did you go for?
    Vent, really happy with them. True to size.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ViperStripes View Post
    So those that bought Geisswein, which model did you go for?
    The funky woolpops obvs 🙄!

    I like ‘em plus there were some marketing gumph about them being breathable or summet …. Anyway they fit, are comfy and done yet smell of cheese

    Result 👍🏼

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    all mules -

    the ones on me plates are sheepskin a pressie from the wife, from either latvia or estonia (the baffies not the ball and chain) - warm

    the teal ones were pressie from brother, from one of the ###stan countries (as above) felted , also warm

    the grass cover ones are sam windsors outdoor mules - good for pottering around in (including strimming apparently) - cheap but durable (much like the ball and chain) ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigbaddes View Post
    cheap but durable (much like the ball and chain) ...
    I'm guessing you're new to married life...
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    I'm guessing you're new to married life...
    god no, thankfully she just doesn't read watch fora

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bravo73 View Post
    Another vote for mahabis here.

    https://mahabis.com/

    I recently had to get a new pair of slippers and googling ‘best slippers’ had mahabis at the top of most of the lists. They are a bit on the pricey side (£70) and a bit hipsterish (I’m not) but blimey, they are worth it.

    Just to update this (after a couple of years):

    I well & truly withdraw my recommendation for Mahabis. They might be comfortable but they are essentially expensive rubbish.

    The first pair only lasted just over a year before the neoprene back ripped on one of the slippers. To give them their dues, mahabi were happy to replace the pair (although they were technically out of warranty). However, unfortunately, since buying the original pair, the company had been taken over by VCs and production had been moved to a new factory in Portugal. Although visually similar, the new pair felt quite different on my feet. So much so that I had to transfer the inner soles from the old pair into the new ones to improve them.

    However, this second ‘new’ pair have barely lasted. They are falling apart in several places, heels and toes.

    As soon as my new pair of Giesswein Woolpops arrive, these Mahabis will be going straight into the landfill. I don’t even think there is any part worth recycling.

    So, in short: avoid Mahabis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bravo73 View Post
    Just to update this (after a couple of years):

    I well & truly withdraw my recommendation for Mahabis. They might be comfortable but they are essentially expensive rubbish.

    The first pair only lasted just over a year before the neoprene back ripped on one of the slippers. To give them their dues, mahabi were happy to replace the pair (although they were technically out of warranty). However, unfortunately, since buying the original pair, the company had been taken over by VCs and production had been moved to a new factory in Portugal. Although visually similar, the new pair felt quite different on my feet. So much so that I had to transfer the inner soles from the old pair into the new ones to improve them.

    However, this second ‘new’ pair have barely lasted. They are falling apart in several places, heels and toes.

    As soon as my new pair of Giesswein Woolpops arrive, these Mahabis will be going straight into the landfill. I don’t even think there is any part worth recycling.

    So, in short: avoid Mahabis.
    Agreed, the most I have got out of a pair is a year and that was the sleep skin ones with the rubber over the toes (neoprene ripped on the back). The other pair I had without that rubber on the toes only lasted a few months. The prices have also gone up a lot too, they used to be around the £80 mark but now they’re £120 or so.


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    Anyone else pairing the slippers with a nice PJ set?

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    I have given up on slippers and now use Crocs. Much more practical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick P View Post
    I have given up on slippers and now use Crocs. Much more practical.
    Fair enough, at your age I’m sure style is no longer important.

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    I looked for quite a while for what I considered acceptable slippers. I turned 50 last year, so figured I was allowed to own a pair now.

    I settled on these https://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/...7.html?c=Brown
    They didn't feel like old man slippers :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ODP View Post
    Fair enough, at your age I’m sure style is no longer important.
    Style is always important, Pops, no matter your age.

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    Fresh pair today as a present from my wife. There is also a navy pair at the in-laws so one of these will go to my mums - never without a pair.

    Never without the TZ slipper.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    Fresh pair today as a present from my wife. There is also a navy pair at the in-laws so one of these will go to my mums - never without a pair.

    Never without the TZ slipper.

    Woah! That’s quite the collection

    I have the grey on blue…. Like ‘em

    I’m a sad slipper fan and rotate seasonally

    Ugg fleece lined when cold

    Woolpop spring / early autumn

    Haflinger leather clogs for indoor and out (garden) when there is any warmth

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    Toying with a pair of the Veitsch next as like the idea of a firmer sole.

    I still find I trip with the woolpops on stairs. Very confusing and annoying.


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    Anyone prefer slippers without a hard sole?

    Picked up a pair of handmade, hand-stitched sheepskin slippers with leather (or is it felt) soles in France about 10 years ago, i.e. fully flexible/bendable/foldable bottoms.

    Of course this soft sole type means you don't wear them outdoors (seems many wear slippers out 'to put the bins out',etc). But then that's what shoes are for...

    EDIT: to add, something like this:

    Last edited by cman; 22nd March 2023 at 16:07.

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    New pair of Giesswein Veitsch arrived.

    Much prefer the thicker sole

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    I guess I have to post an update too, as I started the thread

    It was recently 'that time of year again' when I needed some new slippers. So back this thread I came and guess what the 3 year old discount code for Giesswein still works! BUT....there's always a but, the version I bought last year is no longer available.

    Following the first (launch?) year of this thread I bought the Giesswein Dannhiem......very impressed, but sole a bit thin. Last year another version very similar but with a thicker sole.....perfect! Now this year, I don't want to go back to the Dannhiem, the Woolpops seem to be just colourful versions of the Dannheims, then there's the Veitsch and similar......is it just me or are those ones with the beige soles all just a bit too clog like? Seem popular on here but not for me.

    Anyway I've jumped ship and gone for the Birkenstock Zermatt



    2 weeks in, very pleased so far.

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    Seasonal bump!

    Came across this company located in Devon, which has some nice offerings:

    https://www.lambland.co.uk/products/...de-footwear-m/

    These in particular catching the eye:

    https://www.lambland.co.uk/product/p...th-suede-sole/




    (cheaper version of those here: https://www.lambland.co.uk/product/m...th-suede-sole/ )


    These also: https://www.lambland.co.uk/product/m...ole-moccasins/


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