Haflinger

Kris

Women's

I love Haflinger. I wear them as slippers not shoes. They give great arch support and are warm and cozy. I've owned many pairs of the soft, boiled wool variety. This was my first foray into cork sole Haflingers as I want to be able to step outside in them occasionally. I bought the charcoal versions and really like their appearance. The charcoal is very dark grey/almost black, with a light grey felt wool trim and a canvas red strip at the back for a little pop of color and a contemporary touch. I expect the canvas strip also reinforces the back of the mule. They are slightly stiffer than the boiled wool types but still extremely comfortable. I know sizing has baffled many. My regular shoe size is 3.5/4 UK, 36.5 to 37 Euro and a solid 6.5 U.S. I have an average width foot with fairly high arches. Over the years I've bought both 36 and 37 dependent on the Haflinger shoe. Thank heavens for Zappos and their great shipping and returns policy. I recommend buying your regular size and a size down and just seeing which are most comfortable. Use the Euro sizing raster than the U.S. For newbies to Haflinger, be aware that the felt/wool will stretch so a little tightness to begin with is no bad thing! My last pair was a 37, this time and for this style I bought the 36. I placed my arch where it felt most comfortable on the support, made sure my heel was securely in the heel dip and wiggled my toes to make sure they weren't being squeezed. I know most clogs recommend a 1/4 gap at the back. However, when I did the above there was very little gap at the back. Obviously the cork base won't stretch so you need to ensure your foot doesn't hang over but I'm anticipating the softening that will occur all around the slipper. These just felt the most supportive. The 37 had the 1/4 inch gap but just felt too roomy in the front half of the shoe. I knew with a bit of wear, these would most likely be flopping around on my feet. I'm very happy with my new purchase. I encourage any newbies to take the plunge, they are worth it. Thanks again Zappos for such great service.

I have had several pairs of Haflinger clogs and slippers over many years, and they have NEVER failed to endlessly please me. I have a very wide foot, complete with bunions, and a narrow heel. I think that, because they fit my foot absolutely perfectly, from the very first moment that I put on a new pair, I would say that the width runs quite wide (great for me), and perhaps the length runs a little bit long, also perfect for me. I wear a Haflinger 40, and these extra bits in the length and width create an ideal fit for me. A 41 is just a little too big. The wool of the shoe makes your feet stay at just the right temperature all of the time, not too hot, and never cold. And the normal perspiration of your foot doesn't make you end up with hot, sweaty feet that turn into icy cold feet, as is the case with shoes or slippers that are synthetic. Even when my feet are bare in my Haflingers, the wool doesn't itch. It wears like iron, is easy to keep clean, and the soles are extremely durable and have great winter traction. I have a very reputable shoe repairman who will identically replace the soles after years of use, and I can keep a pair forever with this type of maintenance. An absolute marvelous shoe!

I ordered these shoes six months ago as my “house shoes”. As soon. As I come in the house - they go on my feet and I have loved them! BUT...a week or so ago, I tripped, and had no idea why. I looked and sure enough, the sole had de-laminated. For the price I paid, I was very disappointed. I had my husband use contact cement and a vice for 24 hours - it worked for awhile, no dice! I’m so sad. I guess after six months, they’re not going to let me return them. But Buyer Beware!

I would have preferred a prettier wool color or pattern. I normally wear a 9.5 in closed shoes or a 10 insneakers but the 9 was perfect. The toe box is wide and the low back works with my narrow heel. I am wearing these as slippers in the house but the sole looks sturdy enough for some outside wear if needed.

I plan to wear these as a slipper/house shoe; We have hard floors and I appreciate arch support and some cushioning. These are also substantial enough to take out the dog, etc. It took a few tries to get the right size. I wear a 7.5 women's shoe. I started with a 38 (which was said to be equivalent to a Women's 7), and it was quite large. The 37 (US Women's 6) was also large. The 36 (which Zappos equates with a Women's 5) fits well.