It’s been a cold, cold winter here in the UK, and downstairs from front to back we have hard floors. My feet have been freezing.  None of my slippers were keeping my feet warm, and I got to thinking, the only time I ever had warm feet in winter was years ago when I had a pair of Afghan slippers.  However, they were long gone, and I had not seen them on sale anywhere in years. My last pair were bought in the early 90′s from an Oxfam shop.

However, I stuck ‘afghan slippers’ into Google, and lo and behold, the first link on the list was Afghanslippersocks.co. uk . You can imagine my delight. It transpires that the man who sells them, was one of the original importers in the 60′s and 70′s.

I browsed the site and was delighted to find that not only the cost to be extremely reasonable (£7.50), but that postage was as well (£2.50).  I have to tell you, that I don’t think the pair I bought all those years ago were much cheaper.  Also, Alistair adheres to Fair Trade guidelines and the profits go to Afghan War widows who make the slippers.

They are well made, the yarn being a mix of pure wool and rayon, so they are a washable, soles have a soft leather sole sewn on.

I bought a pair, and included a note to Alistair asking for a fast turn around as my feet were freezing. He had them in the post same day, and they arrived the next. My feet were toasty. I have since bought another two pairs.

I can’t recommend these slipper socks highly enough. They are warm, bright, cheerful and the money goes to a good cause.  I think I am addicted.

Check out the site. www.afghanslippersocks.co.uk

Afghan slippers I

Afghan slippers II

Afghan slippers III