Perfect Indoor Shoes

January 7, 2009

These Insulated Comfort Mocs from L.L.Bean are the most comfortable and functionally ideal shoes.

They had to be slip on. The zipper’s not tight over the top of the foot but I wear them with the zipper open and they don’t fall off.

They had to have some support because I hate the look and feel of mushy slippers.

The toe had to be closed to keep my feet warm in our drafty house. We seem to have a lot of air currents at ground level.

They had to be lightweight because I don’t like heavy clothing. That’s why I seldom wear jeans.

The sole had to be rubber to avoid tracking dog hair all over the house.

The sole also had to be waterproof. Stepping in melted snow in socked feet at 11PM can make you IRRITABLE.

They had to be durable so I could throw them in a bag and take to people’s houses when I visit. It might feel a little proper to bring your own shoes but socked feet hurt my back and make me feel short and squat. Nobody stands right in socked feet but women are the worst.

They had to be indoor/outdoor in case I drove somewhere and forgot to change my shoes.

They had to be inexpensive.

They had to be quiet to walk in at 5 AM without waking everyone sleeping upstairs.

They had to be lined with something that doesn’t make feet too hot like shearling. That fur you see is just a collar around the ankle. It doesn’t extend into the shoe.

You know L.L.Bean. Those are the clothes you love more everytime you wear them.

Did you know L.L. stands for Leon Leonwood?

I bought them at the store for $34, or maybe it was $39. They’re not on sale on the site ($50). Now, that’s annoying. What if I loved them so much that I decided to buy a black pair online when I got home? I’d be a little testy, wouldn’t I? I’d even have to reconsider whether L.L.Bean is one of my favorite stores. Keep watching the prices, women.

I normally wear a 9.5, but I found a 10 most comfortable, especially if you’re wanting heavy socks with them. I have a phobia of feeling the end of my shoe with my toe; it’s a relic from years of wearing shoes that were too tight/narrow/pointed because I thought someone noticed how good they looked. I’ve smartened up a bit since those days.

Posted by Christine Scaman | Filed Under Outside The Box

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5 Responses to “Perfect Indoor Shoes”

gina on January 7th, 2009 10:41 pm

Yes indeedy those are some nice shoes. If I ever get back to Freeport I intend to pick up a pair.
In the mean time I have found that I am quite fond of my Clark’s clogs that go from an outdoor shoe to a slipper. I wear them the first two or three years as an outdoor shoe and then, because basically the things are indestructible, I wear them around in lieu of slippers. Mom always said you can’t get any work done if you don’t have your feet dressed. Mushy slippers are not dressing your feet according to her so I found that these were acceptable. Check them out…worth every penny…and always look good no matter what you wear with the exception of an evening gown but who wears those anyway?

http://www.clarkscanada.com/product/Detail.aspx?prodId=21305&Level1=F&scroll=0&page=3&Level2=1

Now I have something new to look for..thanks
maria meylan on January 8th, 2009 3:25 am

Good morning! From a very cold Europe…

The last para, especially phrase 2 and 3: you speak for many women there, including me! Thanks! We do get wiser with “advancing age”, don’t we? Comfort first…
Christine Scaman on January 9th, 2009 12:21 pm

Gina,

I actually began by looking for a clog. I even bought some nice knee socks that would look nifty. I tried every pair at Bean’s but they all looked funny on my feet. They didn’t have nearly as many open-heeled shoe versions as Clark’s does.

The link above didn’t take me to the clogs on the Clarks site but I did find them easily. They have loads of styles. I may yet find a use for those knee-socks !

Maria,

…and we look better than ever!
Janice Stoodley on January 10th, 2009 1:37 am

After reading about the LLBean perfect indoor shoes, I immediately went to the website to order a pair. Unfortunately, they are all sold out in my size 7, except for the red ones. Ugh! I emailed them to find out when they may be available–not till NEXT fall!!! I am soooo disappointed!!
Christine Scaman on January 10th, 2009 7:21 am

Janice,
Now that’s disappointing. Still worth bugging them about it so they’ll bring the shoes back next season. If you know anyone in Freeport, or any of the other Bean retail stores, they could have a look for you. I’m sure the style is still out there on the Sale shelves.
Meantime, have a look at the Clarks site that Gina mentions above. There were many styles to choose from.