Shoe Historian Cameron Kippen joins Harvey Deegan on Remember When to discuss the history of one of the oldest and most comfortable shoes - the slipper. 

The name, slipper is derived from Middle English, ‘sliper’ or ‘slipor’ (Old English) meaning "slip-shoe" and generally describes any low-cut, lightweight shoe which the foot can be slipped into.  

 

Shoe Historian Cameron Kippen joins Harvey Deegan on Remember When to discuss the history of one of the oldest and most comfortable shoes - the slipper.&nbsp;
The name, slipper is derived from Middle English, &lsquo;sliper&rsquo; or &lsquo;slipor&rsquo; (Old English) meaning "slip-shoe" and generally describes any low-cut, lightweight shoe which the foot can be slipped into. &nbsp;
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Remember When – an entertaining romp through bygone days every Sunday night. Join Harvey Deegan and guests as they bring history and our heritage back to life.

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