Velvet Slipper Durability and Maintenance

[Reinhold]

I bought a new pair of velvet slippers at Trickers today, and I'm very pleased. They are leather lined with a great fit. They seemed to be slightly better quality than Crockett & Jones, New and Lingwood, and Church's models that I saw. I'm just wondering what kind of durability to expect out of these with normal outdoor wear. The leather sole is very thin, and I'm considering a topy or maybe toe taps to extend their longevity. Will it be possible to resole these when the time comes? As with with all the velvet slippers I saw, there is no exposed stitching on the sole, which makes me doubt it.

 

[cptjeff]

I don't think they're supposed to be worn outside...

 

[Reinhold]

I'm fairly certain that the leather bottomed versions are intended for short jaunts outside, in the same vein as driving shoes. While they may not be intended for extended walking, I do believe they are designed with out of house wear in mind.

 

[Lafcadio]

Today received via eBay a pair of Trickers Burgundy Churchill Velvet slippers size 13 UK for which I paid £21.22 + post £5.00. Actual postage was more like £8.
They are almost as new with just a few scratches on the soles from Paris catwalk wear, says seller ! I'd like to know that story - models even male with size 13s ?
They are pretty wonderful, house use only as previously advised, but not my size which is more 9.5 or 10 UK. I got them for my elder daughter's big footed boyfriend possibly as a future Christmas present or even for my brother who is a 13.
Could not resist bidding low and surprised to achieve a winning bid after being out all day and returning to success. Size was a put off, I suppose.
They are said to cost ca. £300 new and I would love to think I could wear some enormous sock
and keep them for myself to lounge around in at Christmas or dinner party evenings where I largely remain seated.
In any event, I feel they are too good now to donate to the abovementioned who may struggle to appreciate their true magnificence.
Any comments or advice ?

 

[fuji]

There is no way for you to comfortably wear a shoe 3 sizes too big, you couldn't walk without them falling off. Also trickers doesn't have a runway show so any wear wouldn't have been from a cat walk, they're probably just used.

 

[bigbris1]

Originally Posted by Lafcadio

Today received via eBay a pair of Trickers Burgundy Churchill Velvet slippers size 13 UK for which I paid £21.22 + post £5.00. Actual postage was more like £8.
They are almost as new with just a few scratches on the soles from Paris catwalk wear, says seller ! I'd like to know that story - models even male with size 13s ?
They are pretty wonderful, house use only as previously advised, but not my size which is more 9.5 or 10 UK. I got them for my elder daughter's big footed boyfriend possibly as a future Christmas present or even for my brother who is a 13.
Could not resist bidding low and surprised to achieve a winning bid after being out all day and returning to success. Size was a put off, I suppose.
They are said to cost ca. £300 new and I would love to think I could wear some enormous sock
and keep them for myself to lounge around in at Christmas or dinner party evenings where I largely remain seated.
In any event, I feel they are too good now to donate to the abovementioned who may struggle to appreciate their true magnificence.
Any comments or advice ?

I will buy them from you if you post to NY.

 

[Lafcadio]

That's very kind, but I would not want to post across the water. I shall see what SWMBO says -
probably see what my daughter thinks. I could always hope to encourage the boy into some kind of sartorial awareness. Some hope for a sneaker wearing giant. He will probably ruin them, but we'll see.

 

[Lafcadio]

I know you are right. Maybe some other fashion house used these for the catwalk ? Will never know and it does not matter - just what the seller said and no reason to lie. They reaslly require a smoking jacket, methinks.

 

[jjl5000]

Originally Posted by Reinhold

...Will it be possible to resole these when the time comes? As with with all the velvet slippers I saw, there is no exposed stitching on the sole, which makes me doubt it.

The sole and heel is a single unit which can be replaced relatively easily as per a conversation I had with Shaun & Mike at broadland slippers.

I also have a pair of Tricker's Churchill slippers, which I have worn outdoors on many occasions and the soles are finally wearing thin. Having ordered several pairs of 'Albert' slippers from Broadland, I asked the chaps about replacing the soles on my Tricker's. No problem and at a cost of approx. £20 it won't break the bank either.

 

[The Louche]

Originally Posted by Reinhold

I bought a new pair of velvet slippers at Trickers today, and I'm very pleased. They are leather lined with a great fit. They seemed to be slightly better quality than Crockett & Jones, New and Lingwood, and Church's models that I saw. I'm just wondering what kind of durability to expect out of these with normal outdoor wear. The leather sole is very thin, and I'm considering a topy or maybe toe taps to extend their longevity. Will it be possible to resole these when the time comes? As with with all the velvet slippers I saw, there is no exposed stitching on the sole, which makes me doubt it.

Albert slippers are a PERFECT candidate for a Topy and heel tap. i don't think many local cobblers would have the skill to replace such a delicate sole, and even if they did, it would surely be riskier and costlier than a Topy.

 

[bigbris1]

Originally Posted by Lafcadio

That's very kind, but I would not want to post across the water. I shall see what SWMBO says -
probably see what my daughter thinks. I could always hope to encourage the boy into some kind of sartorial awareness. Some hope for a sneaker wearing giant. He will probably ruin them, but we'll see.

They should actually be less than 15GBP to post to me. Via Royal Mail signed for.

I've had shoes & trees shipped for 18 quid.

 

[Lafcadio]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

They should actually be less than 15GBP to post to me. Via Royal Mail signed for.

I've had shoes & trees shipped for 18 quid.

We'll see what my wife and daughter think, after due consideration, but I do not want to sell them on. They could be too small for the giant, in which case my brother may get them if he's very very brotherly to me at some point in the future. We have actually stopped giving each other presents because I got fed up with receiving naff vases and the like.
Sorry if this disappoints.

 

[bigbris1]

Originally Posted by Lafcadio

We'll see what my wife and daughter think, after due consideration, but I do not want to sell them on. They could be too small for the giant, in which case my brother may get them if he's very very brotherly to me at some point in the future. We have actually stopped giving each other presents because I got fed up with receiving naff vases and the like.
Sorry if this disappoints.

Very well. I can tell you with my Sovereigns one trip to the deli and back literally ate the heels off.