Slippers

The tradition to wear special soft and light shoes in homes and indoors has a long history.

The emergence of the custom of wearing in houses and indoors special shoes in European countries are usually associated with the condition of streets in cities where sewage was originally completely absent, and slop and other impurities were often poured just under the feet of passersby. Over the centuries, the appearance of cities and the living conditions of people changed. And in the twentieth century, many Europeans believed that their guests should not leave street shoes at the door. However, in this century in Europe and the USA, the opposite tendency has appeared - and in the place with it there is a fashion for door mats and signs with inscriptions, which ask to remove street shoes or change shoes.

In our country, the need to wear home slippers in a residential area has always been associated mainly with the characteristics of climate and weather. Other natural conditions explain the fact that the custom of changing or removing shoes when entering a dwelling is not accepted by all Americans, despite the promotion of such a need by doctors.

The custom to change when entering a dwelling is not accepted by all Americans.

In Japan, the pereobuvaniya procedure has always been mandatory and has not only hygienic value, but also a symbolic meaning: it reflects a change in the inner mood of a person at home, and also serves to express the respectful attitude of guests to the owners of the house.

Slippers can definitely be called a useful invention. Modern man must be wary of not only these troubles, but also understand that along with street shoes you can bring harmful chemicals into the house, which can be found, for example, on roads, especially near automobile roads.

In the cold season, warm slippers on your feet will protect you from colds and create a feeling of comfort and coziness. Slippers are shoes in which you can take a break from high heels or other model shoes and feel truly at home.

At the moment, the choice of home shoes is very wide and is represented by such varieties:

This is a classic model slippers - home shoes without backs. They are closed or with a hole for the fingers. Depending on the material, they can be either a summer option or a winter one. This is one of the most comfortable models of home shoes, which is easy to take off and put on.

There are wedges or on a small heel, they can be decorated with fur, bird feathers or other decorative elements. A great option for the summer, which allows you to look elegant even at home.

Made almost like real soft toys, originally created as children's shoes, but they were loved by many adults and became a kind of home fashion. Slippers in the form of little animals at one time it was decided to purchase as a gift to relatives and even colleagues. Walking around the house in such slippers for a whole day is not very convenient, but in order to get up for a while from the bed or sofa and return there again, they are very suitable. Such slippers can be in the form of animal clawed paws.

They resemble ordinary socks, but have a reinforced, compacted sole. They are different in length: and short, like socks, and long, like socks.Such slippers are very often made by hand, for example, knit from warm yarn.

Happen mainly from synthetic materials or knitted. They are very light, keep well on the foot, are made exactly in size and can be with an elastic band.

Now the word "uggs" has become a household name, but initially the so-called sheepskin shoes, sold under the brand Ugg Australia. Peculiar boots quickly gained popularity, shoes of a similar type began to be produced by various manufacturers, and the most different material was chosen for manufacturing. You can find uggs in the department of home shoes. Uggs are considered comfortable and warm shoes, which is ideal for the winter season.

On the streets, especially urban, felt boots can now be seen quite rarely, but as home shoes they are becoming more and more popular. And this is not surprising, because nothing warms as well as things made of natural wool. In addition, decorated with embroidery, pattern and other elements, felt boots look beautiful, original and original. It is easy enough to look after them - these house boots from wool are subject to washing.

They look like oriental shoes with curled noses. They are quite warm and comfortable. With them, you can create an interesting exotic look, especially if combined with a bathrobe in oriental manners or bloomers, Afghani pants.

They look similar to appropriate street shoes, but are made of lightweight and breathable materials: this is usually knitwear or wool, and often fur is used. Slippers-boots with soft rubber soles are very popular among those who need to keep their feet warm on the recommendation of doctors. This model is also found in the summer and winter versions. Summer slippers boots are made of mesh materials.

Home shoes with a closed heel is very appropriate for the autumn-winter season, usually made from a fairly dense material.

Remind shoes with the appropriate name and, as a rule, are made of suede or genuine leather.

Particularly interesting as a gift or souvenir. Typically, these slippers are made by hand from environmentally friendly materials - straw or rattan. If you put them on bare feet, act as a kind of massage. This shoe has the only drawback - straw slippers should be protected from moisture.

Shoes on a flat sole with a Y-shaped strap, with a jumper between the big and second toes, traditionally used by residents of most Asian countries.

Now this footwear has become almost universal for the summer season: earlier it was usually worn only for a trip to the beach or to the pool, and recently the “exit” models, decorated with various elements and made of materials corresponding to the purpose, are popular. There are Vietnamese slippers with massage soles. The special inner surface of this sole has an effect similar to massage.

Vietnamese slippers are suitable for very hot weather, especially if they are made of rubber or plastic, because they are worn on bare feet. Terry Vietnamese slippers are appropriate for the house.

Were in everyday life always, but now are at the peak of popularity. There can be almost all of the above models. Their peculiarity is in the manufacturing method (manually) and in the materials and equipment used. Usually they are natural or blended materials, such slippers are made by felting or knit from yarn. Accordingly, such slippers can be:

• knitted,
• felted;
• made in mixed techniques.

They have an insole made of a special material that allows it to shrink as a result of pressure and take the form of a foot print. It is believed that such a sole works as a shock absorber, reducing the load on the joints, and supports the correct position of the foot. When shoes are removed, the insole takes its original look. Insoles of such slippers can be embossed due to special corrective elements.

Also have special insoles or a special texture of the inside of the sole. There are slippers with a relaxing effect. Walking in such slippers can create the effect of moving barefoot on the sand, as tiny moving granules are sewn into the sole of some models. There are massage slippers with natural stones or with plastic spikes, or another type of inner surface of the sole.

For children's shoes, including home shoes, there are special requirements.

For them, suitable shoes with a back, which keeps well on the foot, has a non-slip sole and fits the size.

As the name implies, such slippers are purchased as a whole set. The set usually includes several pairs of slippers for guests and a hanging organizer - a "slipper" - for storing such interchangeable shoes. Sets are available in various thematic options and can also serve as a symbolic gift for a housewarming party. The material and styles of these slippers are very different, but mostly they are made on a flat sole and with a rounded front for easy storage.

The sole of such slippers is made of microfiber and allows to make dry cleaning of the room in the easiest and imperceptible way - as a result of walking. Then the slippers are washed and dried - and they are ready for use again.

What materials are made of slippers?

1. If used in the manufacture natural materials, then slippers are:

• with fur,
• from sheepskin,
• leather,
• felt,
• plush
• terry,
• silk
• cotton, etc.

2. If used in the manufacture synthetic materials, the slippers come with elements made:

• from fleece,
• faux fur,
• from various polymers, etc.

Most often in the manufacture of home shoes are combined different types of materials.

When choosing slippers of a certain color, you can focus on fashion, or on the practical side of the issue. On the light-colored slippers, all the pollution is visible, and it will be necessary to wash / clean them much more often than dark slippers.

Pink color has always been considered one of the most suitable for women's slippers, it is still relevant today. And a new trend: in the decoration of home shoes, multicolored ethnic patterns and ornaments are now in trend. Retro-style remains as well, and with it a print of large peas.

When choosing a slipper should pay attention to the following details:

1 season. Focus on the temperature conditions in the room. Slippers should be comfortable. Suitable for summer shoes without the backs of easily washable materials, opening the toes, for the winter - closed, warmed.

2. Size and comfort. Slippers should sit well on the leg, not to create discomfort and not interfere with movement.

3. Reason. In the house you can have slippers "for every day" and slippers for receiving guests, comfortable and elegant at the same time.

4. Quality shoes. Subtle neat seams, quality materials and the absence of sharp odors characterize a good product. Pay attention to the sole: it should be made of wear-resistant and non-slip material.

Vast care measures for home shoes: wash regularly in soapy water or wash. The specific way to take care of home shoes should be chosen based on the recommendations of the manufacturer. Usually they come with a box or other packaging when purchased.

Slippers should be kept separate from outdoor shoes. Every family member should have their own pair of slippers. For guests it is worth buying special removable shoes. The place where the shoe is folded should be kept clean.