Walkabouts

Step Outside in Your Kyrgies!

Wear the Tengries you love everywhere with our new Walkabouts. Designed with a flexible and durable rubber sole, you can enjoy the comfort, durability, and warmth of your favorite Kyrgies’ style anywhere your day might take you.

Each pair of Walkabouts is handcrafted by felt artisans in our Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan workshop who work from large sheets of pliable wool felt to develop our softest, coziest house shoes yet. The easy pull-on style forms around your foot, making each pair of Walkabouts uniquely perfect just for you.

Our new super-durable crepe-style soles, made from vulcanized milk of rubber, ensure Tengries Walkabouts will provide insulation from the elements, grip surfaces firmly, and provide comfortable support.

Talk to me about why Tengries are an eco-friendly choice

High five! Our Tengries Walkabouts are just as good for the planet as they are for your feet. Thanks to low-impact, chemical-free dyes, our shoemaking process never sacrifices quality for a commitment to less waste, a minimal environmental footprint, and fair-trade practices. Read more about our commitment 1% for the Planet to learn more.

What’s more, we go out of our way to minimize our environmental impact, all while maximizing the positive social impact of adopting fair-trade practices at our factory in Kyrgyzstan. Read about our sustainability commitments and craftsmanship to learn more.

FAQS

How can I work out which size will fit?

We always recommend choosing your normal size shoe, although if you’re between sizes, opt for the larger one. If your new house slippers do come up a little large, a cozy pair of socks (or one of our specially-designed insoles) should do the trick.

Please note that being handcrafted, our slippers have a small chance of coming up larger or smaller in size than expected. If this is the case, our fast returns service means you can swap them for the correct size.

How can I keep my Kyrgies clean?

As we’ve said above, your Tengries should be kept far away from water. If you have an unfortunate accident involving bacon grease or similar, we recommend a quick trip to your nearest dry cleaners.

Are these house shoes as sustainable as the rest of the Kyrgies range

We’re proud to say they are! As a company, we’re concerned about what goes into the manufacturing processes of our house shoes and, as a result, onto our bodies. Our leather soled products use vegetable tanned leather soles rather than the highly toxic chromium normally employed in the tanning process. Our rubber soled products use natural latex that has been vulcanized to increase durability.

Our commitment to low-impact and socially-responsible fashion doesn’t end there, though. All of our wool is sourced from small, family-owned flocks, while our factory in Kyrgyzstan pays fair wages to all its staff. We also work closely with a range of nonprofits and environmental movements to ensure our net impact is positive. Find out more about our commitment to sustainability here.

Kyrgies Sizing

The sizing on our product pages is a translation of the European sizing that is stamped on the bottom of our slippers.

As with all handmade products, sizing can vary from slipper to slipper, despite the careful work of our artisans in Kyrgyzstan. To avoid disappointment, if you're between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger shoe.

For more sizing details, please refer to this sizing guide.

If you do find that your slipper doesn't fit perfectly, our returns policy means you can quickly and easily swap for the size you need.

Our leather or felt-soled products are designed primarily for indoor comfort. While they can be worn outside, they are not intended for outdoor conditions.

For those who prefer outdoor use, our rubber-soled slippers are a suitable option. They're capable of outdoor wear but are not as robust as heavy-duty outdoor footwear. We recommend avoiding heavy rain or puddles with these as well.

Our slippers are crafted from wool felt, a material that is sensitive to water. Wool felt can lose its shape when wet, so machine washing is strongly discouraged. To keep your Kyrgies in top condition, we advise spot cleaning with a damp cloth and lukewarm water, followed by air drying. Dry cleaning is also a viable care option.