The slipper review

Since I discovered British Boxers, which is relatively new in the market, I always wanted to have one of their pyjamas. I finally got this gorgeous  Hartington Royal Satin Stripe Pyjama Set, and I really am satisfied with the purchase.

The company description is fully justified by the results:

“ Designed in Britain. Engineered for Comfort. Filled with character. British Boxers are knockout undies and nightwear for men and women who know how to protect what matters. Made from some of the finest woven cottons and exceptionally soft, supportive and breathable  jerseys, our entire range is designed for superior comfort and finished with exceptional design details”.

The cloth quality is absolutely superb, and the details too. The jacket comes with a red piping that makes a colourful contrast with the navy and white stripes. You can tell how good the cotton is just by touching, at the same level as other makers. 

The jacket has three pockets.

The pant comes with an elastic waist band, apart from the buttons as they can be seen here. 

The whole set is incredibly confortable and elegant, and it has a little satin shine which makes it particularly special. Size is just as expected.

It combines great with navy/burgundy leather slippers, and with a plain satin robe.

Summer sales are always a good moment to renew a gentleman’s wardrobe. Although hot weather can talk you out of wearing classic nightwear, there are some interesting things on sale.

These gorgeous Emidio Tucci slippers have just been bought when there were no plans to do so, but the purchase has been worth it. A bit further than usual from the British standard, these slippers come with a hard and low sole, nothing springy, but they are still very comfortable. 

They are fully lined in soft nappa leather, but the upper part is thinner than the average slipper, so they really catch the form of the feet. In fact, the big toe is shaped in the leather:

They are ideal for summer, as they are a bit more fresh and lighter than other slippers. Here compared with a beautiful set of Trigono slippers.

Great to slide your feet in them, and perfect with burgundy pyjamas and robes.

Beautiful Melluso leather slippers. @keithzoomba

Nothing compares to the feeling of gliding your feet into a leather slipper. The comfort and the delicate touch of leather make slippers a very special kind of shoe. Worn at home, in privacy, leather slippers are men’s feet most precious partner for a chill-out evening. A gentleman will always wear them at home along with a classic pyjama and a dressing gown, the perfect outfit for a relaxed weekend breakfast or for welcoming visits at home. Either mules or closed-back, both types are a fine option. But leather must always be the dominant material, and it will provide you with endless comfort and gentlemen’s class. Some men like to wear them with socks, especially with sheer socks, but bare feet match better.

Today we bring two different approaches to a same idea, an English slipper vs an Italian slipper. Church’s vs Melluso. Two navy leather scuffs ideal for white or blue pyjamas, and a matching robe.

Church’s are perhaps the most renowned slipper maker in the world, and the company certainly deserves recognition as their products are desired by every gentlemen. But they are not the only traditional slipper-maker in Europe. Every country keeps its own secrets, and so does Italy, where Melluso are well-known for making fine shoes.

The particularity with these Arran slippers from Church’s is that they are fully crafted with slick leather, including a superb leather sole. With a plain design, they show no seam for a clean view. The quality of the leather provides and excellent look. The Melluso slippers, for its part, have a striped upper part, seamed in its goatsking. The color is similar in both of them, but slightly lighter in Melluso, where the leather changes into traditional skin color inside.

When it comes to fitting the slippers, the excellent leather quality reveals a great touch. Slow feet inserting will help appreciate how beautifully crafted both pairs are. That’s exactly what one looks for after a hard day. Pictures talk for themselves. 

They both have a very soft and springy heel which provides extra comfort and pleasure. It is great to let your heel fall into such a leather base.