Cinderella may have been in love with her glass slippers, but they definitely do not compare with the perfect slippers. There is something about slippers that tones down one's mood and influences feelings of comfort and relaxation. No matter what task may be at hand at home, whether it is a home repair, hanging out with friends watching football or just chilling, wearing the perfect slippers evokes feelings of down time and rejuvenation.

Just ask a teen who has absolutely no problem wearing Ugg Slippers outdoors or to run an errand. Today's slippers for teens are as cool as their shoes, even for the guys. Chances are, if you haven't seen a teenager in the Ugg Slippers for guys, you soon will, especially with the holidays coming up. These gifts are sure hits. So bypass the gift cards that never get used and don't try to pick out clothes. Instead move towards the comfort items and pick up the coolest perfect slippers available.

Case in point, the Ugg Slippers for guys are called Sampson and are available in a black, dark brown and western brown with a genuine sheepskin lining. The slip-on style slipper is made of a rich leather upper and a rubber sole, in other words, they last much longer than the average slipper. They are a great gift and definitely an excellent comfort item that retails for approximately $100.

Of course guys can't outdo the girls. One of the coolest perfect slippers for girls is the Ugg Cluggette, which is a slip on with a closed toe. The Ugg Cluggette is made of genuine sheepskin. Available in lilac, orchid, sand, chocolate, muslin and several camo prints, the Ugg Cluggette retails for approximately $84.

Ugg Slippers have a style for everyone, which is another excellent reason they are the perfect slipper. Ugg Slippers start at infant size, and styles are created for infants through adults for a slipper that is long-lasting and definitely considered the perfect slipper. Goodbye glass slippers.

Slippers are one of the oldest forms of indoor footwear on record. Slippers are so common that they can be found in just about every culture around the world that uses footwear. While slippers are common in many cultures, the term "slipper" was actually derived during the late 15th century in England from an Old English word for "slip." This term was selected because slippers are loose fitting and are "slipped" onto the foot.

Design of the Slipper

Slippers come in all shapes and sizes. Many slipper designs are modeled after fashionable shoe designs. You can find flip-flop style slippers in Asian cultures, clog-like styles in European cultures and moccasin-style slippers in North American cultures. Today the design options for slippers are nearly unlimited. In fact, there are entire sections of department stores and shoe stores that are dedicated to slippers.

Modern slipper designs include a collection of old time favorites like the bunny slipper, ballet-style slipper and moccasin-style slipper. They also include seasonal designs like rubber pool and deck slippers for summer use and plush character slippers for the holiday season. In addition to the basic slipper models and the seasonal slipper models, designer slippers also appear in stores seasonally. Just like other footwear, designer slippers fade in and out of style rapidly, with a new style hitting the hot list about every four to six months.

Historical Slippers

As mentioned earlier, slippers have been a part of fashion in a large number of cultures. However, some cultures developed slippers earlier than others. For example, slippers have been documented in India as far back as the 12th century during the Southern Song Dynasty. These slippers were made with a leather bottom and either a thong to fit between the toes or a leather strap to hold the slipper on the wearer's foot.

Conclusion

Slippers are comfort items that have a practical use. They keep our feet warm and protected while inside a house, and they keep dirt and debris from being trekked into a home. While traveling the world keep your eyes and ears open, as slippers are called by many different names. For example, in Scotland they are sometimes referred to as "baffies." In other parts of the world they are referred to as house shoes, flip flops and sandals.