Published on 12, July, 2020
My Son who’s seven really needs to wear slippers but he won’t any suggestions please?
Judging by myself and other Autistic members of my family ...not a fan of slippers (we tend to prefer: bare feet / socks indoors in Summer and slipper-socks or lightweight stretchy ballet pumps style travel slipers in Winter ...if we must).
However, when I was a child and living somewhere where something more proective on your feet was more than "advisable" (don't ask for details, please ...as I don't want too trigger any phobias which folk might have) I would happily wear Martial Arts Slippers (they tend to be a black cotton canvas upper, lined with smoth white cotton - of a slip-on style (great as some Autistic people are not fans of laces etc. - with a slightly textured flexible, durable, plastic sole). They squash-down flat to the sole, so they are also good for tucking into an overnight bag if you are staying with a friend / relative, planning what might work for use during a Hospital / Hotel stay, or loking for a suitable compromise for wear during an aeroplane flight / when passenger during a long car / train / coach journey. This below link happens to show a range of adult sizes, but they can also usually be sourced in a wider range of sizes - not just online - also sometimes in independent sports equipment shops.
Maybe this photo will illustrate what I mean:
Martial Arts Slippers