Are Cashmere Slippers Good for Travel?

Yes — and the proof is that entire cashmere travel kits now exist. Travelers have discovered what frequent flyers already knew: on a long flight, the single most comforting thing you can pack is something soft and warm for your feet. The good news is you do not need a full kit to get most of the benefit. A packable pair of cashmere slippers covers the piece you will use most.

Why flights are the perfect case

Cabins are cold, shoes feel tight after a few hours, and a long-haul flight is a long time to sit in lace-ups. Our Women's 100% Cashmere Ballet Slippers ($130) are made for exactly this moment: they slip on after long-haul flights, in hotel suites, and for cozy evenings at home. Swap out of your shoes once you reach cruising altitude, and the rest of the flight feels different — warm feet, no pressure, no stiff shoes.

What makes a slipper good for travel

Three things matter in a travel slipper, and the ballet slippers check all three. First, they pack flat: they compress completely flat, so they take up almost no room in a carry-on. Second, they are featherlight — 100% pure Grade-A Inner Mongolian cashmere with no added bulk. Third, there is no sizing puzzle: one size fits most women's US 6–8.5 (EU 36–39), with an elastic opening that adapts to different foot widths. Seven colors, including neutrals that go with any travel wardrobe.

The travel-set trend

Cashmere for flights has grown from a packing trick into a category of its own: some brands now sell complete cashmere travel sets — blanket, eye mask, socks, and slippers — and one such set made a major travel magazine's best luxury travel accessories list for 2024. That tells you how seriously travelers take in-flight comfort. But a full set is a big purchase. If you want to start with the piece you will reach for on every trip, the slippers are it — and at $130, they are a much smaller step than a full set.

At your destination

The slippers keep earning their keep after landing. In a hotel room, they beat bare feet on cold floors and thin hotel socks. In a vacation rental or cabin, they are the cozy pair for evenings in. Visiting family, they pack flat in your bag and feel polished enough to be seen in. And if your trip is a winter stay with room in the suitcase, pack the Women's 100% Cashmere Cable-Knit Slippers ($130) as well — the thicker, cozier pair for cold floors and fireside evenings at your destination.

Which pair should you pack?

Pack the ballet slippers if you travel light: they are the featherlight, packable pair, designed for flights and hotel rooms. Pack the cable-knit slippers if you want maximum cozy warmth at your destination and have the suitcase room. Either way, you are packing 100% pure cashmere — soft, warm, and breathable through the whole trip.

Shop 100% Cashmere Slippers

• Women's 100% Cashmere Ballet Slippers – Lightweight Packable Travel Slippers, 7 Colors — $130
• Women's 100% Cashmere Cable-Knit Slippers – Cozy House Slippers, 5 Colors — $130

Both are 100% pure cashmere in a one-size fit (US 6–8.5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cashmere slippers take up much luggage space?

The ballet slippers compress completely flat and are featherlight, so they take up almost no room in a carry-on. They are designed to be packed.

Are cashmere slippers just for the plane?

No. They are for the plane and everything after it: hotel rooms, cabins, vacation rentals, and cozy evenings at home. They are indoor and travel-indoor slippers, not outdoor shoes.

What size should I buy for travel?

Both styles are one size, fitting most women's US 6–8.5 (EU 36–39). The ballet slippers have an elastic opening and the cable-knit pair has a flexible stretch knit, so both adapt to different foot widths.