I have been on a search for the perfect slipper. We don't wear shoes in
the house so once winter comes slippers are a necessity. Having two
kids and a dog the floors get quite messy. It has been a tough
challenge though since I have some specific requirements.
- Eco friendly construction.
- Cute enough to look like you are wearing shoes around the house but aren't.
- Comfy enough to feel like you are wearing slippers and not shoes.
I have finally found the perfect pair. The Layaway slipper by Simple.
Simple has an amazing line up of eco friendly shoes for men, women and
children. You can check out the full line at
www.simpleshoes.com. I will probably purchase mine from
Zappos because of their super fast service.
Ok back to the Layaway slipper. I jumped with glee when I saw this
slipper. It is exactly what I have been looking for. Felted wool
uppers,
lined in certified organic cotton knit, coconut buttons,a layered natural crepe outsole, held together water based cements, and they are super cute to boot.
I know at $59 the price seems a bit steep. I am biting my lip as I
contemplate what I am going to do. I wonder if my husband meant spend
$59 when he said "buy yourself some slippers online today" as he walked
out the door in response to my constant bitching about walking around
in wet socks.
My thought process around it being ok is based on these facts:
- I usually end up spending $10-$20 on a cheapo pair each year that are barely still together by the time spring comes.
- Since I am home full time I spend more time indoors so this is the equivalent of buying a new pair of shoes for work
- I need the slippers to be good quality with good soles since I am chasing
around two kids and a dog and running up and down stairs all day. - Even though I am home full time I need to keep up my "coolness" factor. I
can't have the UPS guy see me in pink fuzzy slippers. He might think I
just sit around and eat bon bons all day. We can't have that.
I think my reasons are valid don't you? Should I get them?
