A Brief History of the Smoking Slipper

What goes around comes around. This saying is true in both life and fashion. The trends of yesterday always have a habit of reappearing years down the road, newer and fresher, with a contemporary twist. Occasionally, these trends come to the forefront of the fashion landscape and transform into modern-day classics. And as we all know, the classics never go out of style.

Such can be said for the humble smoking slipper. This style was brought to life in the 1800s, worn by the upper-class as at-home entertaining shoes. A cross between slippers and loafers, this chic, comfortable style made a comeback in the '90s as men's evening shoes, popularized by Gucci's Creative Director, Tom Ford.

Recent years saw the return of the smoking slipper, this time as women's shoes. Designers began breathing new life into the historic style, with bright colors, playful prints, beautiful embroidery, and different textures to create distinct new styles. For some, they became fun statement shoes. For others, they became a brilliant intersection of classic and modern styling - comfortable, versatile, and perfect for work or play.

Here at Naked Feet Shoes, we're inspired by the latter.

Introducing the Thyme, our latest style for spring 2017 -  our iteration of the ever-popular smoking shoes for women. Leisure meets luxury in these stylish, comfortable slides - with minimalistic styling, subtle perforation detail, and a flexible construction. Suitable for a day at work, an evening at home, or a night out on the town, these sophisticated slipper slides will keep your feet stylish and comfortable all day long. And their brilliant intersection between classic and modern means they're sure remain on trend and in style for years to come.

Available in classic black or chic metallic shades, the Thyme is destined to become a staple in your wardrobe. Shop now in Black, Copper, or Light Pewter.