Charcoal Grey slipper boots, hand-felted from 100% sheep wool with suede soles.
These BIDI slipper boots in Dark Grey are handmade felted wool boots, crafted from 100% sheep wool, with inside sole padding for cushioning and hardwearing suede soles. Naturally warm and breathable, with an ankle-height side slit for easy slip-on wear and a secure fit. These charcoal slipper boots are designed for cosy everyday wear at home.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- 100% sheep wool felt is naturally warm, breathable and odour-resistant.
- Hardwearing natural buffalo suede soles provide a durable base.
- The ankle-height side slit creates a secure pull-on design.
- Inside sole padding for comfort and insulation underfoot.
- Unisex EU sizing from EU37 to EU45
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Dark Grey is a deep, natural melange created from undyed wool, with a predominantly charcoal grey appearance and subtle variations from mid-grey to near-black fibres adding natural depth and texture. The handmade wool felt retains this naturally marled appearance, with lighter and darker fibres creating subtle variation across the surface. Classic, practical and understated, this timeless charcoal shade is an easy choice for everyday wear at home and particularly well suited to anyone who prefers simple, unfussy colours.
FIT & SIZING
Available in alternate sizes EU37 (UK4) to EU45 (UK10.5 Men's). We recommend sizing up if in any doubt. While the slippers will mould gently to the wearer's feet with use, their lifespan will be extended if they are not stretched.
These felted wool slippers are made to accurate EU sizing, with consistent internal measurements thanks to the foot-shaped moulds used during felting. We recommend using your EU size and foot length as your main guides, as UK size conversions can vary between brands. If you are between sizes or unsure, we recommend sizing up, allowing a little extra room to prevent rubbing and unnecessary wear. The felt may initially feel snug at the sides, with a small ‘bubble’ of space above the foot, but will gradually mould to hug your foot shape with use. If you have a high instep, we especially recommend sizing up in the mule slippers, as this can prevent your foot from sliding fully into the slipper and reaching the available length. This issue does not affect the boot style slippers. For more detailed guidance and measurements, please see our slipper size guide PDF.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
Our felt slippers are handmade by a specialist workshop in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, where more than 80 women are employed. AURA QUE has worked with Anup and his team since 2013, building a long-standing relationship centred on their expertise in traditional wet felting: a hands-on process that transforms wool fleece fibres into a strong, seamless felt slipper. The mission of this cooperative is to support women's independence, achieving this through secure employment, fair pay, and educational allowances that enable the workers' children to attend school.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Our slippers are handmade from mulesing-free 100% sheep wool, carefully felted using just soap and water. Wool is naturally insulating, breathable, odour-resistant, renewable and biodegradable. Natural shades of grey, brown and cream are undyed, while other colours use azo-free dyes. The hardwearing buffalo suede soles are sourced from a small family tannery in Kolkata, India, where tanning chemicals are contained and reprocessed on site, before being transported by road to Kathmandu.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- Wet felting by hand: 100% sheep wool fleece is arranged in layers around a reusable flat ‘resist’ mould. Using soap, water and repeated working by hand, the fibres gradually bind together to create a strong, seamless felt form.
- Shaping each slipper: The felt is then transferred to a reusable resin shoe ‘last’ corresponding to an EU slipper size. Further hand-felting around the three-dimensional last gives each slipper its distinctive shape and helps create consistent sizing from pair to pair.
- Drying the slippers: Once felted and shaped, the slippers are left to dry naturally. As the wool dries, the dense felt shrinks around the last until it retains the shape by itself.
- Stitching the sole: Next, a hardwearing natural buffalo suede sole, screen-printed with the slipper size, is machine-stitched into place. Each finished pair is then individually checked for quality.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
Our handmade wool felt slippers make thoughtful, practical gifts for anyone who loves a little everyday comfort, from family and friends to someone who deserves a treat. Made from 100% sheep wool, the naturally warm yet breathable felt helps keep feet comfortable all year round, while cushioned insoles add extra softness underfoot. With a choice of rubber or suede soles, and cosy boot or easy slip-on mule styles, there's something to suit everyone. A gift they'll reach for every day and wonder how they ever lived without!
Would you like your order gift-wrapped and sent directly to someone special? Simply select gift wrap at the checkout or visit our gift wrapping information page to find out more.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Spot clean with damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. A suede brush may be useful.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
We make every effort to present our products accurately, but lighting, background, models and screen settings can affect how colours and sizes appear. If you have any questions about sizing, colour or suitability before ordering, please contact us. We are very happy to help you choose the right product and minimise the chance of a return.
