Description
House shoes in natural sealskin (ringed seal)
Warm feet without so many frills.
Do you also hate freezing your toes?
Then you should try a Greenlandic house shoe in sealskin.
It is soft, warm and hugs your foot in a lovely comfortable way while at the same time being beautiful to look at
– and you can wear them with a clear conscience
Sealskin is a material that comes from sustainable hunting.
A skilled hunter goes out to sea because he has to provide food for his family. Instead of letting the skin rot away in nature, he sells it to Great Greenland, which processes the skin so that it can be used for clothes, shoes and bags.
For generations Greenlandic women have made house shoes of sealskin for their families.
Around Greenland there are small sewing workshops that sew the traditional house shoes.
Right now you are only 48 hours and 3 clicks away from being able to pamper your cold feet with a pair like this.
But be careful,
because they might get snatched by your mother, your daughter, your girlfriend or your partner/husband, simply because the feet feel so good in them and they look so good.
Practical information about the house shoe in ringed seal.
Sizes:
You can get the house shoe from size 35 – 46.
External measurements: (Size 38)
- Length: 24.5 cm
- Width: 8.5 cm
- Height: 10.5 cm
Please note: The measurements are taken on the outside of the house shoe.
Which size should you choose?
These house shoes are a little small in size, so choose one size larger than you usually use.
Please note that:
Sealskin is soft and can mould to the foot.
NOTE:
So if you feel the house shoe fits tightly on the foot –
you should be aware that it can stretch so that it fits your foot exactly.
Colour and Skin:
House shoes in sealskin are sewn in natural-coloured ringed seal.
The ringed seal is dark at the base with light ring-shaped markings in different sizes spread over the skin.
Please note that no two skins are alike.
This also means that the sealskin house shoes are all different.
Bonus info:
The trousers of the beautiful Greenlandic women’s costume are sewn of ringed seal.
Model:
It is a completely simple, classic house shoe in sealskin with a round toe. It is finished with a simple leather edge.
Sewn to a traditional Greenlandic pattern.
This house shoe is a unisex model, it fits both men and women nicely.
Lined with:
Inside, the sides of the house shoe are lined with a dark, soft polar fleece.
The insole of the house shoe is lined with thick lambskin, which is tanned entirely without the use of nickel and chrome.
So you walk on lambskin while your foot is wrapped in soft polar fleece.
Sole:
The sole is made of suede. This means the sole is non-slip – also on wooden floors and stairs.
Suggestion for your wish list:
You can add the house shoes to your wish list.
Tell your friends and family what you want, and that they can get gift cards at Sika-mut, so you can choose what you want yourself.
Thank you for your interest.
Delivery
Delivery to the Nordic countries & the North Atlantic:
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Denmark, Sweden & Norway: Fast and secure delivery with full tracking.
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Greenland & the Faroe Islands: We have great experience shipping to the North Atlantic and always pack carefully, so your order arrives safely whatever the weather. Secure delivery with full tracking.
- Europe: We ship to Europe on request. Secure delivery with full tracking.
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Sizes and Measurements
Size & Measurements (adults)
It is important to us that you get exactly the right size the first time. Our house shoes are as a starting point normal in size – so choose the size you normally use in shoes.
3 good things to remember when you choose:
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Sealskin stretches: Sealskin is a soft natural material that quickly moulds to your foot. If the house shoe feels a little tight at first, it will stretch and adapt perfectly.
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Are you between two sizes? Then we recommend that you choose the smaller size, as the skin stretches with use.
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Handmade uniqueness: As all our products are 100% handmade, small millimetre deviations in the measurements may occur.
Size guide (External measurements)
Measured from heel to toe on the outside of the sole:
| Size |
Measurement (approx. cm) |
| Size 35 |
23.0 cm |
| Size 36 |
24.0 cm |
| Size 37 |
24.5 cm |
| Size 38 |
25.0 cm |
| Size 39 |
25.5 cm |
| Size 40 |
26.5 cm |
| Size 41 |
27.0 cm |
| Size 42 |
28.0 cm |
| Size 43 |
29.0 cm |
| Size 44 |
30.0 cm |
| Size 45 |
30.5 cm |
| Size 46 |
31.5 cm |
| Size 47 |
32.0 cm |
| Size 48 |
32.5 cm |
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Returns
Returns & Exchanges:
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14-day right of return: You always have a full 14-day right of return from the day you receive your order.
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Gift return: Is the item going to be a gift?
Simply write the date of the occasion in the notes field at checkout – then the 14-day right of return only applies from the day of the occasion.
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Easy return: Create your return directly via our Return portal
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Care of sealskin
Daily use and care:
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Let the skin breathe: Sealskin benefits from fresh air. You do not need to pack it away if you do not use your sealskin product every day.
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When the skin gets crumpled: If your sealskin product has become a little flat or crumpled, you can make the hairs stand up nicely again by holding it over the steam from a pot of boiling water. (mind your fingers while steaming the skin)
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Brush with the hair: You can gently brush the skin with a soft brush. Always remember to brush with the direction of the hair (from root to tip).
Water and stains – When accidents happen:
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Wet sealskin: Caught in a rain shower? Don’t worry! Shake off the excess water and let the skin dry naturally at room temperature.
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Minor stains: Gently wipe with a firmly wrung-out, soft cloth with lukewarm water. Always wipe with in the direction of the hair growth.
What you should avoid
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No direct heat: Do not place sealskin on a radiator, close to a wood-burning stove or under a hairdryer. Direct heat dries out the leather back so it becomes stiff and brittle.
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Avoid chemicals and soap: Never use stain remover, chemicals or household soap on the skin.
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No airtight plastic: Do not store your sealskin in airtight plastic bags. Instead choose a cloth bag or put it in a dark place, so the skin can breathe.
📞 Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Bonus info about sealskin - that you didn’t know you needed to know.
Did you know this about sealskin?
We have collected some facts and secrets about sealskin that tell its fantastic story.
History, the Arctic & Sustainability
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By-catch from the hunters: Sealskin is a 100% natural by-product of the kitchen. It comes from Greenlandic hunter families, where the meat is an important local food source, and where the proud tradition is that the whole animal is used.
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Recognised sustainability: Both the EU and Greenpeace recognise Greenlandic seal hunting as fully sustainable. The hunt takes place in deep respect for the balance of nature and biodiversity, so the stock remains healthy and strong for future generations.
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Climate-friendly by nature: Seals live freely in the clean Arctic sea. The material requires neither feed production, farmland nor artificial water supply, which makes it one of the world’s most nature-friendly raw materials.
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Shaped by nature’s own fingerprint: No two seals have the same pattern or play of colour in their fur. Nature’s variations mean you have a product that is absolutely one of a kind – there is not another like it in the whole world.
Properties & Practical eye-openers
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Water-repellent by nature: Made to withstand ice-cold seawater, sealskin has a fantastic surface where snow, sleet and water simply bead off instead of soaking through.
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Generations-long durability: The leather under the fur is incredibly hard-wearing. If you take care of it and let it dry at room temperature (never on the radiator!), a sealskin product can easily be passed on to the next generation.
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Adapts to you: The leather base is incredibly supple. Whether it is mittens or footwear, the skin quickly moulds itself to your hands or feet for the perfect, personal fit.
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Love of easy care: Sealskin is surprisingly easy to keep. If it gets wet, simply let it dry at room temperature and brush it gently through with in the direction of the hair – and the fur gleams again.
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Gift card
Gift card – Let the recipient choose for themselves:
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Are you unsure about colour, type of skin or model?
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You can always buy a Sika-Mut gift card, so the recipient can choose a favourite themselves.
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
