Navy Velvet Plain Albert Slippers

With no added embroidery or embellishments, our signature navy velvet plain albert slippers also come in a variety of sumptuous colours, paired with a luxurious quilt lining for extra warmth and comfort.

This stock design is made a with a full leather sole and heel, intended to protect polished floors and allow light occasional outside wear.

Equally appropriate for men and women we offer 2 different last shapes that should suit most fitting requirements.

• The ‘P’ last is a round toe shape, ‘E’ width fitting with size options from size 5 – 12 UK with half sizes plus additional 13 & 14 if required.
• The ‘K’ Last is a more slender almond toe shape, C width fitting and available from size 2-12 UK with all half sizes.

Stock styles are our most popular designs and we would hope to dispatch orders within 7/10 days, any unforeseen delays and we will contact you at purchase with estimated delivery time.

If you wish to discover our Made To Order program then please email shop@bowhillandelliott.co.uk where we can further discuss the wide variety of manufacturing options including last shapes, the colour of the upper, binding, lining and sole choices.
Please allow at least 6 weeks for all MTO orders.

These navy velvet plain Albert Slippers are named after Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert, who famously commissioned them to wear inside their many royal residence.
Traditionally a house shoe, the style gained popularity in the mid 1800s and soon became fashionable to wear at parties or with evening attire, most notably with decadent smoking jackets.
On a practical level the Albert Slipper was and still is, the perfect choice when wanting to protect wooden floors and rugs in the home.
Bowhill & Elliott are a 5th generation family owned handmade slipper workshop and 2 floor shoe emporium. Proudly making and purveying the finest footwear since 1874.
Our skilled artisans still maintain many of the original shoemaking practices dating back to the 14th century like clicking, turning and lasting all by hand.
We have stocked iconic brands such as Crockett & Jones since the 1940’s, and specialise in premium footwear and accessories with brands including Heschung, Joseph Cheaney & Sons, Loake, Brunate and Saphir.
You can find us at our home, 65 London Street – Norwich – NR2 1HW, the same address Obadiah Bowhill began this magical story.