House Shoes

House shoes, also sometimes referred to as “slippers,” are casual and comfortable shoes that are worn by men, women, and children at home as a substitute for street shoes. Wearing house shoes prevents people from tracking dirt and germs through the home, but keeps the wearers’ feet warm and protected.

House shoes come in many different forms. One style is very similar to a thick sock. These are probably the most comfortable version, as the wearer will not even feel as though they are wearing shoes at all.

These socks usually will have a non-slip grip on the bottoms to prevent slipping on hardwood floors and kitchen and bathroom tiles. This is an especially important feature to have on house socks being worn by children.

Another style that is becoming increasingly popular is the house shoe lined in fur. Similar to Ugg boots, these house shoes are very warm and comfortable on the feet and can also be worn outside when picking up the mail or in the garage while getting something from the car.

One downside to the fur-lined house shoes is that one’s feet can become incredibly hot when wearing them, so they may not be the best option for people that get hot easily.

Cotton slip-on house shoes are another style that is available. This type of house shoe is a good option for people who have difficulty putting on a more restrictive shoe, such as the elderly. They will be able to just slide their feet into each shoe and be on their way.

One thing to consider, however, is that if the individual has trouble putting on shoes, they may also have difficult walking and the slip-on house shoe could also easily slip off, presenting a danger to the wearer.

House shoes are not available in all clothing stores, even if the store sells shoes. You will need to go to a store such as department store like Macy’s, Nordstrom, or Lord & Taylor or a store that sells pajamas, like Victoria’s Secret.

If you are looking in a department store, they typically are sold in a different section than the regular shoes, usually in the pajamas department. House shoes are also available at discount retailers like Target and Wal-Mart in the shoe section. House shoes are also easily found online by doing a quick search for the item.