The history of slippers can be traced back to ancient civilizations. According to historical records, the origin of slippers can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian civilization around 4000 BC. At that time, people often wore shoes called "grass shoes", which were woven from plants grown in the Nile River basin and had good breathability and comfort. In China, the history of slippers is also very long. The earliest physical discovery of slippers was at the Ningbo Museum. They are a pair of wooden slippers that originated in the Liangzhu period and have a history of 5300 to 4300 years. They are considered to be the earliest surviving slippers in the world.

In Chinese history, slippers are known as "guadabaner" and were first popular during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Xie Lingyun modified them, so they are also known as "Xie Gong Di". Li Bai's poem "Wearing Xie Gong's clogs on one's feet and climbing the Qingyun ladder on the other" describes this type of wooden clog. In the 1950s, the first pair of plastic slippers was introduced in France, which was considered a revolution in the history of slippers. China also produced plastic slippers in 1960, and plastic foam became the main material for making slippers. Subsequently, the material and design of slippers continued to evolve, giving rise to various types such as EVA slippers, PVC slippers, and rubber slippers.

With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, slippers made of natural materials such as leather, wood, bamboo, and straw have become popular. Modern slippers, with their cool, healthy, safe, and fashionable characteristics, have given rise to various concepts such as air-conditioned slippers, shower slippers, beach slippers, health slippers, fashion slippers, and living room slippers. These diverse slippers not only meet the needs of different occasions, but also become a part of summer leisure life.