

In India, rubber chappals (flip-flops) are worn as indoor shoes. Any shoe with a rubber sole and laces is a normal outdoor shoe. Not all shoes with a soft fluffy interior are slippers. The slippers are usually made from soft and colorful materials and may come in the shapes of animals, animal paws, vehicles, cartoon characters, etc. Some slippers are made to resemble something other than a slipper and are sold as a novelty item. It is made of velvet with leather soles and features a grosgrain bow or the wearer’s initials embroidered in gold. Evening slipper, also known as the "Prince Albert" slipper in reference to Albert, Prince Consort.Sandal slippers – cushioned sandals with soft rubber or fabric soles, similar to Birkenstock's cushioned sandals.Modeled after sheepskin boots, they may be worn outside. Often favored by women, they are typically furry boots with a fleece or soft lining, and a soft rubber sole. Slipper boots – slippers meant to look like boots.Closed slippers – slippers with a heel guard that prevents the foot from sliding out.These are often distributed in expensive hotels, included with the cost of the room. Open-heel slippers – usually made with a fabric upper layer that encloses the top of the foot and the toes, but leaves the heel open.( June 2016) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. This section needs additional citations for verification.
