House dresses, just like house shoes, aren’t often considered to be “fashionable.” They primarily serve a functional purpose, which is keeping our feet toasty indoors and offering some repose from the daily grind. A little clunky and always a little funky, slippers certainly aren’t associated with good design. Glerups, however, has helped to change our stance on that matter. A minimal silhouette in three simple shapes – boots, shoes and slip ons – made from 100% felted wool with a calfskin sole, these naturally-breathable “inside” shoes have given us a new appreciation for the term “comfort footwear.”
Created by Nanny Glerup, a Danish mother with a penchant for craft and a farm full of Gotland sheep, Glerups have segued from a mom and pop hobby to a full on global addiction. “The wool is naturally processed and the product is closely followed all the way from sheep to your foot. The wool is washed in soft water and then carded. The carded wool is made into socks and felted by using steam. Finally, the soles are glued and sewn onto the socks, before the final finish makes the slippers ready for shipment.”
Sheep to shoe. Simple, straight to the point, handcrafted goodness made with integrity. These qualities will always get you a RANGE RADICAL BY DESIGN seal of approval.
xx Jeanine
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