You know you are getting old when you find yourself shopping for "Tactical Men's Slippers".
We keep the house relatively cool in the colder months with the living room dropping down to 62F and the hallway and our bedroom staying a toasty 63F.
A princely 120 square-feet of our house is carpeted with the remainder being either hardwood floors or vinyl floor covering or concrete.
Between age and the trauma to my left leg, my feet get cold, especially my left foot.
While I know that NONE of my readers are decrepit old specimens of manhood like myself but perhaps you could talk with your fathers and grandfathers and see if they have opinions about slippers for otherwise manly-men.
Indoor-outdoor capability a must. Some resistance to moisture and good traction are required. Quilted uppers or pile-lining for warmth is desired. Better retention than "slides" is also desired.
Thanks a million.
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Hubby bought a pair of moccasin slippers on Cherokee Mountain lined with sherling? furry stuff inside. I think they lasted close to 20 years. He loved them.
ReplyDeleteMukluks, and an over-sized pair of croc's to slip on by the door?
ReplyDeleteYep, moccasins. Old style, no glued on sole. Must be all leather with no stitching touching the ground. Unfortunately they don’t fly or walk on water but they do last.
ReplyDeleteFor really warm, try these: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Columbia+Men%27s+Packed+Out+II+Omni-Heat+Slipper&crid=30HFY09QK4MSA&sprefix=columbia+men%27s+packed+out+ii+omni-heat+slipper%2Caps%2C82&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
ReplyDeleteIf you want moccasins, look at the various kinds Minnetonka makes. Some are lined, some not. They don't make MR Tumnus's cut, but the pairs I've had have lasted for years.
Take your crappiest pair of old comfortable work boots, lace them halfway with a thin bungee cord. Easy to slip on, mine have steel toes, and a tread pattern that does not pick up dirt. (yes, such a thing does exist.) Work boots have a cycle in our place, from new and spare in the box on a shelf, to normal day to day, to the ones that get used for really crappy jobs, to slippers, then to the trash.
ReplyDeleteI'm considerably younger than you, however I've used indoor slippers for many years. I find I prefer closed heel slippers with a sole.
ReplyDeleteWith open heels, they slip off easily.
With no sole added, either cloth or leather becomes dangerously slippery quickly.
I've used soled slippers with either leather or cloth uppers. I suggest cloth since they can be cleaned easily. I also suggest a full length sole, or even better one with sides close to a slip on shoe.
My current pair is unbranded, bought on sale at a discount store. I find brand names don't make a difference.
J
These are comfortable. And durable. Indoor-outdoor. Fairly warm-ish.
ReplyDeleteYou can find knock offs at WalMart foir about 1/3.
I second the Walmart suggestion. I bought a pair there that have lasted me two years so far. They have a tough sole, so I can wear them outside when taking out the trash and even on an impromptu trip to the grocer or fast food joint.
Delete62 degrees is a very cool house. You're tougher than I am. Do you do that to save money or are you getting in shape for One Second After? --ken
ReplyDeleteNot exact, but very close to the slipper boots I wore during my sentence in VT. They needed to be high enough to walk in a small snowfall to the woodpile, and warm enough in the morning before I built up the fire in the wood stove. Our bedroom often had ice on the inside of the windows from condensation. 62 sounds lovely.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.amazon.com/BEARPAW-Mens-Brady-Fashion-Hickory/dp/B07C8DNNVV/ref=asc_df_B07C8DNNVV/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312440327695&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10389217766158733553&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011780&hvtargid=pla-569490670974&psc=1
I can't do warm slippers because my feet sweat and stink!!! I wear socks if my feet get cold and I have a 2-foot long shoehorn I use to slip on my sketchers at the door.
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Slippers make my feet sweat, then get cold, so Crocs for this grampa.
ReplyDeleteMy back needs the foot support.
The ventilated ones keep my bare feet off the floor and provide OK traction. For forays out into the dewy lawn, I have a pair that are NOT ventilated and they act just like Dutch wooden shoes, but more comfortable.
Wool socks when it gets cold.
Hubby likes lined moccasins, with the fuzzy plush stuff. Bonus points for ones with soles, they can go outside if there’s no snow.
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These do decently for me and mine.
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I can vouch for boat shoes with wool socks in winter. Easy to slip on and comfortable. The type of sock determines warmth. Still using the same pair for 10 years.
ReplyDeleteFleece lined crocs seem like a strong contender. Easy on/off, fairly warm. Grip is decent on non-knockoffs. Sole and sides water impervious, with enough ventilation on top for comfort.
ReplyDeleteSanitas brand clogs. Bought them for kitchen work shoes (I’m a chef), but they’re great barn shoes too. Slips on, stays on. Nonslip tread, comfortable enough for 12 hour shifts on a quarry tile floor.
ReplyDeleteERJ. Don't know your budget but LL Bean mountain boot mocs look interesting. Thanks Al
ReplyDeleteslippers: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/redhead-iceland-ii-slippers-for-men
ReplyDeleteThese would get my vote and the price is pretty reasonable. The working laces will keep them on your feet and can be replaced with bungee cord if you want quick on/off.
DeleteWhen I went in to the hospital for heart valve surgery, I knew I had to have some type of footwear that didn't require me bending down to do anything to slip on. Some slippers that were kicked on fit the bill just fine. Mine were purchased at Academy, where going outside beyond the porch were part of the design.
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