To slipper or not to slipper
 

Living in Canada, keeping warm is obviously of paramount importance and now it’s getting chillier its even more important. The question I have, and it probably more for the blokes on here, but do you wear slippers or not? And, if so, what kind do you wear? I’ve never been a slipper person myself, I've always thought once you’ve gone down the slipper route you’ve sort given up on life. HID has a nice fluffy pair of Ugg ones and lately I’ve found I’m considering getting pair of slippers myself, it’s all very unnerving. As for the related dressing gown issue, I'm afraid that's too hideous to contemplate.

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Depending on my mood I still find the house warm enough for bare feet but if nipping into the garage for a smoke I put on a pair of moccasin type shoes/slippers. I also have a pair of animal head (brown bear) slippers that if the mood suits I can wear. Basically if I'm home alone then who gives a **** what I'm wearing on my feet.
I do admit though Im not comfortable wearing the traditional slipper which may or may not have a plaid liner.
Definitely not a bathrobe or dressing gown type of guy.

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No slippers!! Just flip flops at door if I need Owt from car in rain or snow, otherwise Bare foot is the way to go forward from here.

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Never worn slippers..just socks round the house and the obligatory track bottoms and tshirt

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That's been my dress code mostly. The thing is, although I live in a high-rise apartment building, I have a storage room down the corridor from me and I keep a lot of tinned food etc, so I often pop down there for something and its a pain to keep putting on shoes.

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I have been thoroughly trained in slipper etiquette for the last thirty something years so I am a lost cause. However, as my own little act of rebellion, I wear moccasins in the rooms of the house where slippers are appropriate. I am not completely under the thumb.

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Ah yes, those brutal Vancouver winters...

Slippers - or to give them their proper name, baffies - are the best footwear a chap can own. Getting just the right baffies is a source of some stress for me; being stuck with an unsatisfactory pair can literally ruin an entire year.

Dressing gowns are less stressful, though still absolutely necessary to prevent one's house guests from witnessing something ghastly at breakfast.

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I suppose you'd have to match it with your cravat and spats. ;)

I like the word "baffles" though, I might have to try work that into conversation.

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It's not baffles, it's baffies.

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Its still good. :thumbup:

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I use specially designated house shoes. Which are regular shoes (comfortable breathable sneaker type things) that have been specially designated for use only in the house.

I often forget to put them on and sometimes I go out but forget that I have them on. But no one knows, so that's ok.

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Baffies for me too.

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First time I've heard of them so I googled the name and this is what appeared:

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Did try slippers at one point, after many many years of resistance, and discovered that my resistance was not in vain. Generally use some slip on shoes that are for inside only or socks. In summer, even Crocs.

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This would suit you down to the ground:)