How does the Flair Smily compare with other Haflinger wool slippers?

It is one of the few Haflinger models with wool felt on the upper, lining and insole plus a latex-coated felt outsole. Closed-back Haflinger slippers hold the heel better but are less easy to slide on.

Is the sizing true to size?

It runs in whole EU sizes from 36 to 50, so most people take their normal European size. If you are between sizes or wear thick socks, size up.

Can I wear these slippers outside?

Brief trips to a porch or mailbox are fine, but the felt outsole is not a rubber sole. It wears quickly on pavement and is not meant for wet ground.

Hand wash gently with a mild wool detergent, then let them air dry away from direct heat. Never put them in a washing machine or tumble dryer.

Do they work for wide feet?

Yes. The roomy toe box and unisex sizing suit wider feet better than many narrow house shoes, and the open back removes pressure on the heel.

Is the footbed removable?

No. The contoured footbed is built into the slipper, so you cannot swap it for an orthotic insole.

Where is the Haflinger Flair Smily Slipper cheapest?

At eBay, for $69.90, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Haflinger Flair Smily Slipper?

5 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Best-Slippers USA, Walmart, German-Slippers, Amazon.

Haflinger Flair Smily Slipper Price History: $69.90 at eBay

What reviewers say

Owners of Haflinger wool felt slippers generally praise the warmth without sweatiness and the molded footbed, and describe them as lasting several seasons with regular wear. The common complaints are the open heel slipping off and the felt sole losing grip and shape over time.

What people mention

Wool breathabilityPraisedOwners say the all-wool felt keeps feet warm without the sweating they get from synthetic slippers.
Heel holdCriticisedThe open back lets the slipper slip off the heel, especially on stairs or quick walks.
Footbed supportPraisedThe integrated contoured footbed is described as more supportive than a flat terry slipper.
DurabilityMixedThe wool upper holds up well, but the felt outsole flattens and smooths out with steady wear.
SizingMixedThe wide EU size run helps, but the lack of half sizes leaves some buyers between sizes.
CareCriticisedHand washing and air drying are required, which owners find inconvenient.

From Best-Slippers USA

Breathable 100% wool felt upper, lining and insole surface
Ergonomic contoured footbed built into the interior
Open-back slip-on design with raised sides toward the heel
Roomy toe box with a secure heel
Flat heel over a soft felt outsole with slip-resistant latex coating
Solid Denim Blue finish, unisex for adult men and women

Sizes: EU 36, EU 37, EU 38, EU 39, EU 40, EU 41, EU 42, EU 43, EU 44, EU 45, EU 46, EU 47, EU 48, EU 49, EU 50
Materials: Upper 100% wool felt; lining 100% wool felt; insole surface 100% wool felt; outsole latex-coated felt
Fit: Roomy toe area; secure heel
Sizing: Size equivalents given: EU 36 = US W 5 / US M 3, up to EU 50 = US W 19 / US M 17
Care: Gently clean the upper by hand when necessary; hand-washing is permitted for the upper only, not immersion of the whole shoe. Air-dry naturally; do not tumble d
Returns: Easy returns & exchanges; satisfied or refunded
Shipping: Free shipping, delivery in 2-4 days
In the box: Refurbished customer return slipper in like-new condition; packaging may show handling or transit signs

Size chart

EU Size	US Women	US Men
36	5	3
37	6	4
38	7	5
39	8	6
40	9	7
41	10	8
42	11	9
43	12	10
44	13	11
45	14	12
46	15	13
47	16	14

About the Haflinger Flair Smily Slipper

The Haflinger Flair Smily is a unisex house slipper in denim blue. The upper, lining and insole surface are all 100% wool felt, and the upper is breathable. An integrated footbed shapes the inside of the slipper.

It slips on with no fastening. The open-back design has raised sides toward the heel, and the toe area is roomy while the heel stays secure. The flat heel sits over a 10 mm outsole of latex-coated felt, which is slip-resistant.

To clean it, gently hand-clean the upper when needed. Let it air-dry naturally and keep it out of the tumble dryer.