Slippers, a favorite student shoe option, are a hot topic when it comes to banned attire at Badin.

Colby Stolph, a Junior, has a favorite pair of gray, Champion slippers that he enjoys wearing. He frequently wore this pair until he was told they did not follow the school dress code. His first dress code citation was given by Mr. Shuckman who informed him that if he did not take them off, he would receive a detention.

“I took them off that day and wore an extra pair of shoes that I had in my locker,” Stolph said.

Stolph argues that his shoes have laces and a hard sole which should qualify as valid shoes to wear.

“People wear Uggs without laces. My slippers have laces. I don’t understand what the problem is if they are closed toed shoes,” Stolph exclaimed.

He believes the new rule is unreasonable because his shoes are closed toed, another factor included in the dress code.

However, Stolph isn’t the only student affected by these rules.

Like many other girls at Badin, Senior Brooke Wolterman loves to wear a pair of short, ankle slippers.

“They’re Columbia brand and they’re the most comfortable ever,” Wolterman said.

Wolterman has never received a dress code, and she plans to keep wearing them as long as possible.

“I think people should be allowed to wear slippers because I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t be allowed to,” Wolterman commented.

Students question what the specific rules are in regards to what they are and aren’t allowed to wear to school. Mr. Imhoff cleared up the confusion after reciting from the official student handbook.

It clearly states, “Tennis shoes or traditional dress shoes may be worn. No other types of shoes may be worn,” and on out of uniform days the rule of thumb is “Boots are permitted. No sandals, flip-flops, slippers, or backless shoes of any kind may be worn.”

Mr. Imhoff believes that proper footwear should be worn while at school and often this varies with what is traditionally worn at home such as moccasins or slippers.

A big question many students have is if their slippers would be allowed if they have a hard sole. This may be a widespread concern, however these types of shoes still follow the handbook.

“Slippers are a dress code violation and I know the big question is “these slippers have hard soles” but they are still slippers,” Imhoff said.

It was rumored that there was a new policy going into effect that prevented students from wearing slippers. Mr. Imhoff confirmed that Badin has had the same policy for at least four years.

Looking towards next year Mr. Imhoff plans on updating the dress code to incorporate a more detailed policy on shoes that clearly explains what types of shoes are allowed and what are not.