Glerups

The Slip-On Rubber Slipper

Disappointed, expecting better next time

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

L

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

225

I did a TON of research on Glerups (vs. other wool clog products) and hoped that my search for house slippers was over. I work from home, live in MN (very cold winters and warm summers), and wanted a house slipper/shoe that is comfortable, breathable, naturally odor-inhibiting, and something that feels great when sitting at a desk, lounging on the couch, or when walking...all year. After spending $115 on slippers (after using the 15% first-time discount) I was expecting exceptional quality, fit, and function. What I experienced left much to be desired. After researching and hearing that I should order one size smaller by some and to €œorder true to size€ by others, I was confused. But I opted for true to size. First the positives: A) They fit true to size...like a glove. B) They were VERY comfortable when sitting still. C) The wool color combined with the honey rubber sole was very pleasing to the eye. Now for the negatives: 1) The back area was cut much lower than the photos I had seen on several sites online. Most online photos show about 1 inch of exposed felt at the back (above the sole material). Mine had 1/2 inch, but that difference meant that the heel area just felt awkward and constantly slipped when walking. Sort of like wearing a wool flip flop, not a wool slipper. 2) The left slipper™ wool thickness was VERY uneven, over 1/2 inch€ thick at about the 11 AM position of the opening but less than .25 inch at the 4 PM position. In the official Glerups video they demonstrate how they measure for evenness. 3) The extra piece of felt sewn into the heal area of the left slipper was shifted very off center to the right making it look weird. 4) The person who trimmed the foot opening was sloppy, making the side profile of the foot uneven. 5) There was excess glue on two spots of the heel, making it very shiny. I rubbed hard and eventually got it off. By this point I was second guessing my purchase. This pair missed a Quality Control check. 6) Finally, when walking in the slippers, my feet/ankles turned out, making me feel somewhat unstable. I knew about the rocking sole effect by reading reviews on other sites, but thought that perhaps the issue was overstated and that the rubber might compress and hug the ground more when standing/walking. Not so. If your ankles naturally turn in our out, or if your heel wears unevenly on normal shoes, I would highly recommend that you avoid the rubber sole versions and opt for the leather sole (which, based on logic, should conform more to the floor)...and consider an insole from the Glerups website to level your foot. Additionally, I am at a loss as to why they designed and make a rounded bottom slipper or shoe (rubber or leather sole). Yes, our natural heel profile is rounded when in the air, but the heel/sole of our feet naturally flatten to create optimal surface contact for stability. The Glerups’ rubber sole inhibited my stability. It seems like a design miss. I am sincere when I ask who is helped by a rocking sole design? I ended up calling Backcountry customer service and found them very helpful. They quickly sent me a return label for my rubber-soled SLIPPER and helped process an order for the Glerups leather-soled SHOE. I am really hoping for higher quality and a better fit and feel on my second Glerups pair. I think Glerups has a great product concept with a lovely family-owned business story, along with lots of glowing reviews on high profile websites. I want to add a positive review to the mix...if my next pair appears and functions better. I truly hope this review helps other consumers as well as helping the Glerups company succeed by considering an improved rubber-sole design and better consistency with Quality Control. PS - You might also find it helpful knowing what Glerups model numbers mean: A is shoe, B is slipper, G is boot, and R means rubber sole. So, AR means a shoe with rubber sole, B is leather slipper, GR is rubber sole boot, etc.