Mexican Slippers

When you think of Mexican slippers, a type of traditional indoor footwear from Mexico, often made with woven textiles and rubber soles for grip and warmth. Also known as huaraches, they’re built for comfort on cool, damp floors—exactly the kind of floors most Irish homes have after a winter rain. Unlike thin, flat slippers that fall apart after a week, Mexican slippers have thick soles, stitched uppers, and a snug fit that keeps feet warm without overheating. They’re not just a fashion item—they’re practical gear for a country where indoor floors stay chilly and wet for months.

What makes them different from Irish house shoes? Most Irish slippers are fuzzy, synthetic, and meant for short-term use—think of those cheap ones you buy at the supermarket. Mexican slippers, on the other hand, are handwoven, often by artisans in Oaxaca or Puebla, and designed to last. They’re worn by families who spend hours cooking, cleaning, or just sitting by the fire. In Ireland, where people spend more time indoors than out, that durability matters. You don’t need a pair that lasts a season—you need one that lasts years. And because they’re lightweight and breathable, they’re easier to wear with socks or barefoot than bulky wool slippers that trap moisture.

They also tie into a bigger shift in how Irish households think about footwear. We’ve moved past the idea that indoor shoes should be invisible. People now care about fit, material, and how something feels underfoot after a long day. That’s why you’re seeing more Irish families swap out their worn-out slippers for Mexican ones—not because they’re trendy, but because they work better. Brands like Casa, a common brand name for Mexican slippers sold in Ireland and Zapatillas, the Spanish word for slippers, often used interchangeably in Irish stores are showing up in local shops, online retailers, and even Irish gift markets. They’re not expensive, they’re easy to clean, and they don’t smell after a month of use.

What you’ll find in the posts below isn’t just a list of products. It’s a collection of real conversations about what people actually wear at home in Ireland. From why Americans call them ‘slippers’ while we say ‘house shoes,’ to how UGGs became winter staples and why trainers are the default shoe for everything, these posts dig into the quiet choices we make every day. And Mexican slippers? They’re part of that story—quiet, reliable, and quietly replacing the ones that don’t hold up.