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Handcrafted Genuine Wool and Leather Toe Cap Slippers. The bottoms are soft soled and grip floor surfaces with our medical grade gripper material lined with wool inside. This material is called Slip Not, it is 100% PVC (Phthalate/DEHP free) coated 100% polyester woven backer. It is thin yet waterproof, washable and super durable.
Features:
This is the outer sole measurement so please be mindful that there could be up to half an inch of seam allowance on most sizes. Meaning that the actual usable insoles will be somewhat shorter than the measured outside sole.
Great for sweaters & bottoms for all ages. A cloth diaper cover functional weight
We have been adding some links to some interesting reads about superwash merino wool and the production of our fabrics.
All of our Heavyweight fabrics use what is called “feltable” wool or wool that has scales to knit together almost like velcro does to make it thick and great for diapering and warm clothing yet is still temperature regulating. We have been mostly using these fabrics for years, but recently introduced the Dreamweight and Jersey as lighter weight options in our line up. These 2 fabrics are superwash.
Superwash is a process that was introducted in the 1970s as a way to allow wool to be more practical for the mass population. Some people didn’t want thick sweaters nor had the patience to hand wash things. The processes uses chlorine to remove the scales that stick together, then the fabric undergoes a softening process. It is like putting the fiber into a pool and then hair conditioner afterwards. Both stages require water and chemicals, and can look scary. This process has gotten some bad press over the years. There are some new processes being introduced; spoken about in the articles below. Take a look and decide for yourself what is best for your family. We do offer a variety of options and intend to introduce more over the up coming months and years most of which will be “feltable” style because that is our main fabric line up.
I didn’t fully understand what superwash was when I first got some years ago to try out. I do tend to run hot, and had dabbled for short times over the years in using these fabrics. I have a dress I made myself that I love, it keeps me feeling cool on hot summer days, but still comfortable in air conditioned spaces as well. I had stopped offering these garments more because I was streamlining our offereings and wanted to really work on our heavyweight process and didn’t divide the available capital investments among too many fabrics.
I had a few people beg me to bring in Jersey and lighteweight fabrics. I brought in the Jersey and Dreamweight at that time. I was aware that a small handful of people were concerned about superwash, but also that many had no idea what it was any it confused them with too much information. I did look around and found that most wool makers didn’t opening announce it, but I was open to discuss if anyone asked me. I trust the makers of the fabrics and the regulations of Europe and USA that the process couldn’t be that bad anyways.
When I learned more about some people having concerns about superwash, I did some research and spoke with my knitter again to verify my understanding about this topic. They have been in the industry for years in the US. They get their yarn from Europe, and offer both Superwash and Feltable wool types. He said that they have spent hours and thousands of dollars testing our different methods. Their testing resulted in unusable wool fabric that was severly damaged. They usually do the knitting, and have navigated to allow the spinners to do what they do best and not reinvent the wheel. The Jersey maker uses charguers in the US which is the only facility to do so in America.
We have been undergoing a lot of growth with a lot of products and I do apologize for not being more clear when these were introduced. I have had a couple more people inquiring, so I decided better late than never, regreting not investing the time earlier. There is a lot of anecdotal information out there, but I did try to find some scientific articles discussing the process and some of their findings. I searched microplastics and superwash and didn’t find anything, but will continue to research. I do not want to offer a product that I don’t feel confortable with.
Our superwash is processed by Charguers, an international leader in textile fabrication with an division in USA. They have aided in further testing of processes as well. They are using updated technology to reduce the environmental impacts of the superwash process, and continue to work on sustainability as part of their mandate. A lot of this information has some proprietary information, the whole textile industry is a challenge to navigate. From water and pesticide use in cotton production as well as the dyeing process, bamboo fabric production, availability of knowledge and machinery to produce fabrics in locations with decent labour and environmental laws. I do feel confident in my current supply chain, the people working with me and our process. I love using wool because of the reduced environmental impacts of the production, low impact dyeing process, limited water consumption and a sustainability of the fiber itself.
I truly appreciate the challenge to forge forward and have a positive impact on the people around me but the planet itself. Taking a small kitchen table business to market is no easy job, and I am grateful for people that support what we do as well as my fellow makers and always look for ways improve our process make sure we are doing things the best way possible.
Hi, I would probably go with size 9 and Y1 as those feet grow so fast. It is also hard to measure the feet and they can scrunch up a little and splay more when walking. They might be slightly large, but not over the top.
Stephanie Gross answered on March 26, 2024 store managerSorry, no questions were found
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Machine wash wool?
Doesn’t that sound like a dream? Well lets make it a reality. We have partnered with Unicorn Laundry Care products because they are the best product I have found for our wool. Find a retailer near you or in our shop.
Our wool is thick and soft and likes to hold fluid. Which means it will hold onto soap and detergent unless it is rinsed and washed well. So we highly recommend using not only very little soap, but also to rinse well.
Unicorn Beyond Soft in a natural Fabric Conditioner. It helps keeps the fibers soft and healthy.
Step 1 Dissolve 1 TBSP of Unicorn Beyond Clean in some water
Step 2 Add wool to your washing machine
Step 3 Add dissolved detergent to the dispenser
Step 4 Turn on washer to Cool setting (use wool setting or lower spin)
Do a secondary rinse cycle, aka rinse and spin with pre-dissolved Beyond Soft Conditioner.
We also recommend doing this every so often to refresh your wool between washes. It removed light soiling and neutralized salts
Wool has been used for centuries in all climates. It keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the heat, reducing night sweats and rashes.
Wool is a naturally breathable fiber reducing rashes and keeping baby dry.
Our in-house proprietary dyeing process not only gives us stunning colours but also pre-treats the wool making it machine washable.
We hand craft every item in our workshop. Each item is lovingly cut and sewn by our team. We appreciate your business and love doing what we do.
Wool sops up humidity and moisture and also repels it. Its called a miracle fiber by many. The lanolin helps the wool repel fluids back to the diaper, then as it becomes too much it absorbs a tremendous amount before feeling damp.
Our stuff is adorable. It really is. Come join our Flock and you can see all of the custom made items we have made over the years. Our brand is more than clothing, its about family.
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Steph (verified owner) –
The leather on the bottom is great because it doesn’t slip on the floor. They are nice and stretchy so fit a narrow foot as well as a wide foot. I went with the measurement instead of shoe size as I did did they didn’t quite match up. My daughter is a 7t (starting to fit 8) and I ordered 6.5″ they have room to grow but aren’t sloppy and still stay on.
danishearer98 (verified owner) –
My toddler has a narrow foot, and these stay on perfectly. There’s plenty of room for toe splay, zero drop, and the sole is fairly durable. From a minimalist shoe perspective, they are pretty darn awesome for dry conditions. From a budget perspective, they wool upper stretches so thy can fit for a while even after your kiddo has “grown out of them”. My son is wearing his second pair, and we will size up when the time comes.
Annacola (verified owner) –
These slippers are perfect. We liked our first pair so much we bought a second one. It’s the only shoe our one year old will not instantly take off. The leather sole is perfect on hardwood floors, and so far they’ve been durable enough to wear outside on concrete sidewalks (only when it’s dry though) without any visible damage.
Allison Belanger (verified owner) –
Love these, a must have for new babies! Our most recent baby was born in January and she wore her nb pair for almost 6 months straight daily. The kept her toes warm and stayed on well. We have them in next size up for this winter. My older kids wear theirs to preschool. Simple, cute and comfortable!
Valerie Roberts (verified owner) –
We LOVE these slippers! They stay on so well and keep all my boys’ feet warm. The leather sole is a great nonslip option. They were a touch narrow for my oldest’s wide feet but not so much so that he finds them uncomfortable. I just bought a newborn sized pair for my niece who is due in a month, it looks like they will stay on really well. The Bumby team does beautiful work!
Vanessa Egan (verified owner) –
I am a huge fan of these precious, hand made, wool shoes. Wearing minimalist shoes has lots of benefits for growing babies and children, and these are the best I’ve ever found! Good quality and customer service!
Bitia McVeigh (verified owner) –
Love my bumby slippers! Wear them everyday. Keep feet nice a toasty and are very well made. Got the grippy soles to avoid slipping around the house. Grippy soles seem super durable.
Brooke Vold (verified owner) –
We love our Bumby slippers! They are the perfect first shoe. A must have!
Amanda Pratt (verified owner) –
Bought for my newborn and they were great. Upgrading a size up now that she’s 6 months old. They are essentially the perfect pair of shoes for stroller walks and lounging around the house
harasirrah (verified owner) –
We are huge fans of our Bumby slippers! All five of my children and myself wear Bumby slippers for our house shoes. They also make the bestest first shoes for baby! It’s so fun being able to choose your colors. My favorite is the leather bottoms! So soft and supple, the perfect amount of non slip for those wobbly little steps.
Robyn (verified owner) –
Hillary (verified owner) –
Both of my children LOVE their bumby slippers. Both also prefer them to any of their other actual shoes so they often wear them out of the house or to school, etc. I also like my adult pair very much, but sometimes my feet get a little too toasty so I have to kick them off for a bit and then back on they go. Soft, cozy, and thus far quite durable.
Dianne (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My son LOVES his house slippers. We have 2 pair – red, white, blue because ‘Merica! And caramel dream with leather toes.
Hannah (store manager) –
Super cute and cozy, my daughter is going to wear these every day