Could another word for transportation be Haflinger? First there was the Haflinger horse,
also known as the Avelignese. The characteristics of the Haflinger horse are relatively
small, energetic, smooth, and athletic. Uses of this horse range from show jumping, trail
rides, therapeutic riding programs to light harness, draft and pack work. Then there is
the Haflinger 4 wheel drive, off road vehicle that has been around since 1959. The
Haflinger vehicle is also a means of transportation that may be small and light weight
but can get you over and around some tough terrain. Last but not least and to us the
most important means of transportation, the Haflinger footwear.
The Haflinger shoe was established 50 years ago and is still a family owned business that
is now run by the grandson of the founder. Haflinger is the largest manufacturer of
boiled wool in Germany and has been importing to the US and Canada since 1991.
Boiled wool is a special type of fabric created by a knitting process and then shrunk by
boiling. This process produces a lightweight, soft, and sturdy material perfect for
making berets, scarves, coats and Haflinger slippers. The boiled wool upper molds to
your foot and the breathability of the natural boiled wool will keep your feet warm in
the winter and cool in the summer providing year around comfort. Also adding to the
comfort, wellness and health benefits of the Haflinger footwear is the roomy toe box
which allows your toes to spread out freely and essentially work out while you walk.
Supportive foot beds that are just soft enough to adapt to your foot shape provide
support as well as promotes good health in muscles and bones while easing the stress
on hips, knees, and back.
For comfort indoors there is the Haflinger boiled wool indoor slipper with the double felt,
non skid outsole, boiled wool upper, latex molded arch support, and moisture
absorbing insole liner. Your feet will welcome this comfortable slipper at the end of a
long day, perfect for around the house chores or just relaxing. Haflinger claims that
their slipper is the “World’s Most Comfortable Slipper”. Want a boiled wool slipper for
outside? There is the Haflinger boiled wool outdoor/indoor slipper with the same
characteristics of the indoor slipper but with an outdoor/indoor waterproof outsole. This
is the slipper to use for the outside chores like walking the dog or going out to grab the
newspaper.
After using one or both of these slippers you will love the Haflinger so much that you will
want to wear them every day, all day long. Now you need to look at the wool felt
clogs. The Haflinger Grizzly is the most popular style in the Haflinger wool felt clog
collection. Wool felt clogs feature contoured heel seat, rocker heel, wool felt upper,
roomy toe box, non-skid out sole, and cork-latex foot bed with arch support. If you feel
the need to change from the wool felt constructions there is an entire collection of
leather clogs and sandals by Haflinger that will definitely meet your needs.