Slippers are normally thought of as footwear people use while relaxing in the home. Men, women and children enjoy sliding on slippers after the day's activities are done. Nothing quite conjures up the height of 'creature comfort' as the thought of a pair of comfy slippers.

There are many different types of slippers. Fabric, pattern and colors vary greatly, and soles might be hard or soft. Prices can range from one or two U.S. dollars to considerably more.

Popular styles of slippers for men include suede moccasins, leather loafers, corduroy slip-ons, and fleece-lined, such as the extremely popular Sherpa boot variety.

Popular styles for women include sexy high-heeled mules, terrycloth scuffs, stretchy ballet, Plain Jane sock-styles, homemade knitted or crocheted anklets, and cloth booties.

For children, different types of slippers will range from the practical to the fanciful and can include animal-slippers, oversized slippers, fuzzy slippers, and cuffed slippers, (which may stay on better making them harder to lose).

Today different types of slippers can also include what we might consider casual outdoor shoes. Some examples are flip flops, thongs, and sandals. These different types of slippers can easily go from the bedroom to the backyard or beach, and back again.

Far Eastern cultures have social customs regarding the appropriate use of different types of slippers, far more stringent than that of Western cultures. In Asia, for example, it is customary for people to remove their street shoes before entering a home. Here, hosts provide slippers for their quests. In Japan, people slide out of their house slippers and into tissue slippers to use bathroom facilities.

There are so many different types of slippers that whatever your choice, you are sure to find the perfect pair. Slippers are sold in department stores, shoe stores, discount stores, and inexpensive slippers are even sold in grocery stores. Once you find a pair, make a nice hot drink, fall into your favorite chair, and give your feet a brand new present. They probably deserve it.