PDA

View Full Version : looking for non-down "down" slippers?



bounceswoosh
10-30-2008, 07:45 PM
Hi all,

I've been seeing these down booties / slippers all over, but my husband is allergic to feathers. Does anyone know of booties or slippers like these that are made with synthetics?

REI search (http://www.rei.com/search?origin=Google&search=down+booties&cat=4500227&hist=search%2Cdown+booties^cat%2C4500227%3ASlippers+-+Women%27s)

Cataboo
10-30-2008, 08:00 PM
I think if you did a search on primaloft bootie, you'd find some.

I have a pair of these:

http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/product/product.asp/imanf/Montrail/idesc/Bivouac+PrimaLoft+Bootie+-+Unisex/Store/MG/item/205284/N/0

Description:
If you've been looking for the perfect camp shoe for an eternity, look no further than Montrail's Bivouac PrimaLoft Bootie system. "System" is the only word for it; the outer bootie is rubberized and waterproof with a grippy tread pattern, while the inner bootie has low-profile PrimaLoft insulation.

Features:

* Fit this snug-as-a-sock bootie to your foot with 400 gram PrimaLoft insulation that keeps each little toe toasty warm
* Walk around camp without getting your feet wet in the rubberized, waterproof outer
* Forgo balloon feet with the sock-like fit

Specifications:

* Weight per pair: 10 ounces
* Insulation: 100% polyester
* Sizing: Women's 5-6.5 (XS); Women's 7-8.5, Men's 7 (S); Women's 9-10.5, Men's 7.5-9 (M); Women's 11, Men's 9.5-11 (L); Men's 11.5-13 (XL); Men's 14-15 (XXL)

http://www.mountaingear.com/item_images/mnfct2//common/montrail/m_205284_s05_acb.jpg

Cataboo
10-30-2008, 08:01 PM
There are these:

http://www.rei.com/product/772030