Novelty Slippers
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For any age, novelty slippers are a fun way to keep your feet cozy! There is an incredible amount of selection, from favorite cartoon characters and slippers for sports enthusiasts to fun feminine pairs.
The Appeal of Fun Slippers
Slippers are a quintessential comfort item - nothing says relaxation more than keeping your toes toasty in a pair of warm, fuzzy slippers! Throw in a bright and expressive design, and you have a winning combination of fun and functionality. Novelty slippers have widespread appeal - there is a pair to fit all ages and tastes. A pair of unique slippers lets a bit of the wearer's personality shine through, and they are the perfect fun footwear for sleepovers, late night movie watching marathons, and much more.
Funky slippers also come in every style, including:
- Full foot slippers
- Slipper socks
- Slide slippers
- Thong-style slippers
- Mule slippers
Types of Novelty Slippers
With such appeal, it's no wonder there is a dizzying array of fun and unusual slippers available. For decades, fun slippers have been a cultural phenomenon, with thousands of variations of the iconic bunny slipper produced.
Animal Slippers
In addition to fuzzy bunnies, nearly any type animal that can be found at your local zoo pet store can be found on a slipper. Animal lovers and those with a penchant for pets can choose a pair that reflects a special pet or favorite type of animal. Dog and cat slippers are popular, along with monkeys, sheep, deer, ducks, pigs, and lions. Plush animal head slippers are popular, but slippers with screened or embroidered pictures are also available.
Animal prints are also an alternative to animal head slippers, with fuzzy coverings patterned with zebra, leopard, or other favorite animal-inspired prints.
Claw and Paw Slippers
A fun variation from animal head slippers are claw and paw novelty slippers. These are large slippers designed not with an animal's head adorning the tips of the toes, but to look like an animal or monster claw or paw. Black bear, polar bear, tiger, and lion are among the most coveted of these cozy feet coverings.
Character Slippers
Cartoon, movie, and Disney characters are another type of favorite novelty slippers. From the young to the young at heart, wearers can enjoy their favorite classic or contemporary cartoon and movie characters on their feet. Some of the most popular slippers in the category include:
- SpongeBob slippers
- Disney Cars character slippers
- Disney princess slippers
- Spiderman, Superman, and other superheroes
- Winnie the Pooh character slippers
- The Simpsons character slippers
Funny Shoe and Feet Slippers
Oversized renditions of standard footwear are another fun way to warm up your feet. Big, cozy slippers that look like sneakers or athletic shoes, cowboy boots, or flip flops are common and often sold in malls and department stores. Plush feet slippers, either barefoot or in shoes, are also favorites and come in men's and women's styles. Bright colors or shiny fabrics typically characterize these funny slippers.
Sports Slippers
Don't jut watch and play your favorite sports pastimes - wear them on your feet! Slippers themed with baseball, football, Nascar, and other sports are great for sports lovers. College and pro sports logo slippers are another way to show off your support your favorite team as well.
Whimsical and Funky Touches
In addition to the types of slippers mentioned above, there are many other novelty designs. Creative styles, unique fabrics, embroidery or other embellishment - any of these can contribute to a make a unique, fun, slipper. Some popular additions to slippers that give them a novelty feel include:
- Beads/sequins
- Feathers
- Faux fur
- Flowers
Truly Unique Slippers
For some truly unique slippers, you can also consider:
- Mop Slippers: Double duty indoor footwear! Keep feet warm and forget cleaning the floor.
- Heated Slippers: For extra frosty evenings or toes with circulation problems, heated slippers keep feet cozy.
- Memory Foam Slippers: The ultimate in comfort!
- Strapless Slippers: These sweet feet coverings just stick to the bottom of your feet!
- Lighted Slippers: No more groping for a light switch when you wake up in the middle of the night.
Where to Buy
A great pick me up or gift idea, novelty slippers are sold at major department and discount stores, shoe stores, mall vendors, gift stores and specialty stores, and many online retailers. A small sampling of retailers selling cute slippers includes:
Prices at various retailers for novelty bedroom slippers range from under 10 dollars for children's cartoon slippers to 50 dollars and up for adult specialty slippers.
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