Hut shoes made with care by hand In the Austrian market community of Haus, wool craftsmanship has a long tradition. For more than 60 years, the Plakolm family business has been producing the so-called "Patschen" (sheep's wool slippers) by hand. These comfortable hut shoes are a must for mountain hikes and the quintessence of rustic coziness. The high-quality wool felt makes these lightweight hut shoes particularly warm and breathable and thanks to the low weight they fit in any hiking backpack.