# Woollen Boot Slippers The Glerups Booties are Engineered to Retain Warmth and be Worn Barefoot By M | Published 2016-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-slipper References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2016/02/glerups-slippers/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Glerups-Mens-Model-Felt-Shoes/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Finding a pair of [indoor slip-on shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-tarvas) that are functional as well as engineered to keep feet warm is no small feat, making the Glerup boot slippers an ideal blend of the two necessities in a stylish everyday slipper. The booties are made with thick blends of high-quality wool and are so incredibly warm, that they are in fact designed to be [worn barefoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-gobi-wavey-mule). The Glerup boot slippers are ideal for homeowners or cottage dwellers seeking an indoor shoe that is practical and lets the wearer be mobile in day-to-day activities. The shoes are made from gotland and merino wool and have a sleek layered sole that is structured to mold to the wearer's foot for maximum comfort. The soles come in either rubber or vegetable leather material depending on the wearer's preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indoor Footwear:** Developing more functional and stylish indoor footwear with materials that retain warmth such as wool and more adaptable soles. - **Barefoot Footwear:** Designing footwear specifically to be worn barefoot, using natural materials and flexible soles that conform to the user's foot for ultimate comfort. - **Sustainable Materials:** Incorporating high-quality, sustainable materials such as gotland and merino wool into everyday footwear to reduce environmental impact and create a more eco-friendly product. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities exist in the fashion industry to create indoor footwear that is both stylish and functional for a variety of indoor activities. - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can capitalize on creating practical yet stylish indoor footwear like the Glerup booties for homeowners and cottage dwellers. - **Sustainable Apparel:** The sustainable apparel industry can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly materials such as gotland and merino wool into indoor footwear to reduce carbon footprint while providing practical and comfortable footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Wool Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-wool.md) - [Luxe Long-Lasting House Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-hall-quilted-slippers.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Sheep Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-slippers.md) - [Cozy Indoor Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-footwear.md) - [Shearling-Lined Suede Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amour-suede-shearling-bridges.md) - [Warm Puffer-Style Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenclyffe.md) - [Merino Wool Sock Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uynner-hero-shoes.md) - [Barefoot-Style Slip-On Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-gobi-wavey-mule.md) - [Comfortable Fall Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-x-subu.md)