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set out to design the most psychologically pleasing slipper in the world for myself and I think I achieved it. To know that I’m wearing, to my knowledge, the most comfortable, most natural, longest lasting, most versatile, healthiest, and in my opinion, the classiest looking sheepskin slipper in the whole world, makes me feel really good. If there are nicer ones out there, I couldn’t find them.
- Slip into Some Soft Simple and Supple Saddleback Sheepskin Scuff Slippers
- Tumbled and supple full grain leather uppers
- Fully lined with 100% cozy quality sheepskin
- High Density Cloudlike Cushion
- Traditionally finished full grain indoor/outdoor leather sole
- 95% Natural and Biodegradable
- Easy slip on comfy design
Why Sheepskin?
Sheepskin is super comfortable, antibacterial (no stink), hypoallergenic (no allergies), wicks away moisture (not sweaty), temperature regulating (adjusts to body temperature and best slipper for cold feet and all year use) and it’s very durable.
What characteristics define the best sheepskin slippers?
- Natural Breathable Materials - Leather and sheepskin let excess heat and air flow through them. That’s why all high quality boots and shoes are made as naturally as possible. When a synthetic layer is in there, it blocks heat and moisture from leaving and reflects it back to your foot.
- Long Term Comfort - All slippers are comfortable at first, but a year down the road is another story. Thick sheepskin is nice padding, but when it packs out, you’re going to want a long term high density foam to absorb the shock of your step. Say NO to Memory Foam. It’ll make any slipper feel Walmartish.
- Long Term Fit - Look for a strong not too stretchy upper so they don’t get loose inside from too much squatting and natural stressing movements. Full grain leather has tighter fibers and doesn’t stretch as much as suede. Or look for reinforcements between the sheepskin and leather that help the upper not to become too spacious.
- Good Looking - No need to throw your dignity out the window to own comfortable Sheepskin Slippers. I believe the scuff I designed for Saddleback is the classiest and best looking sheepskin slipper that has ever been on the market, for me. The sole is solid and gorgeous and gives the scuff a mature and wise old fashioned grandfatherly feel to it. It’s just cool.
- A Casual Feeling Sole - You’re not playing racquetball, you’re relaxing at home. So you want enough grip to not slip, but not so much grip that you can’t casually shuffle and spin your feet. It’s not a lot of work, but exerting that little bit of extra energy to constantly raise your slipper off the ground to move is work nonetheless.
- A Comfortable Sole - If the sole is too rigid and doesn’t give when you squat down, then the upper will get the stress and stretch. If it is too soft and floppy, then it won’t last as long. Solid vegetable tanned leather is my favorite sole because it softens, flexes and lasts for years.
- A Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Sole - Suede soles are great for indoor use only, but if you go to the mailbox or out to the car you’ll get small pebbles and grit stuck in it. And if the ground is wet, suede will soak it right up. Natural rubber is a good alternative. Synthetic soles are good for outdoors, but they aren’t as comfortable indoors and they aren’t breathable. The crocs material is lightweight and my favorite for outdoor slippers though. Vegetable tanned leather soles are fine on wet sidewalks and are my favorite for indoor and outdoor sheepskin slipper sole. They’re used for the soles of almost 100% of all high end boots and shoes today and were used for the sole of every shoe in history until someone put rubber on the bottom of military boots towards the end of World War I. I broke my toe on Thanksgiving and so wore my prototype slippers all day every day for almost 3 months straight. To church, work, the store, rain or shine. Now they’re perfectly broken in.
- Easy Cleaning and Maintenance - Suede uppers are not easy to clean and stain easily. Full grain leather is easy to clean, resists staining and water doesn’t bother it. It should be conditioned every year or two though. Sheepskin is antibacterial and so doesn’t need to be cleaned often. Spot cleaning with shampoo or letting baking soda sit on and in it for 24 hours usually does the trick. Faux sheepskin or synthetics need to be cleaned more often because bacteria grows and multiplies on it and makes them stink.
- Break In Period - If they’re natural, breathable quality sheepskin slippers, then you’ll need to break them in like a baseball glove or good hiking boots. Usually two weeks of regular wear does the trick. The longer they take to stretch out, the less they’ll stretch later and the better long term fit you’ll get. If they fit perfectly right away, you probably made a mistake.
- Biodegradable - Even rocks wear away and so will these slippers. And once they do, throw Saddleback’s away and they’ll almost completely turn back into dirt.
How to Clean Sheepskin Slippers
Here’s how to clean sheepskin slippers if they get stinky, which mainly happens if your sheepskin slippers are made with a lot of synthetic and faux materials. That’s where bacteria grows. But if you own Saddleback Leather Sheepskin Slippers, that won’t be a problem because they’re designed with 95% natural materials that breathe and wick moisture away. To keep yours fresh, clean with these simple guidelines.
How To Get Stink Out Of Sheepskin Slippers - Always rinse your feet off before wearing your sheepskin slippers. They could stink if your feet already stink when you slip them in.
- Light Stink - Sprinkle baking soda inside and leave them for 24 hour. Then vacuum them out.
- Medium to High Stink - Leaving them in the freezer for 48 hours will help.
How To Clean Sheepskin Slippers of Dirt or Extreme Stink - If someone or something really bad happened to them, here’s how to clean Sheepskin Slippers.
- Sheepskin Inside - Lightly dampen the sheepskin and then lightly shampoo it with shampoo. DO NOT use detergents. Stuff an absorbent towel in there and step on it for 10 seconds. Turn the towel to a dry spot and do it again. Do not try to dry it quickly. Let it dry at room temperature in a place with good airflow or with a fan on it. No blow dryers.
- Full Grain Leather Upper - Gently wipe with a damp cloth. Saddleback uses full grain leather so it’s pretty much unaffected by water. Chamberlain’s Leather Milk is a nice option for annual conditioning.
- Suede, Split or Genuine Leather Upper (not Saddleback Leather’s Sheepskin Slippers - Be careful cleaning suede. We’re not really sure how to clean it. Google it.
Leather Sole - Gently wipe with a damp cloth. Chamberlain’s Leather Milk is a nice option for annual conditioning.
