Only if it’s a woman’s slipper, for me. Maybe I am just prejudice but I feel like a man’s shoe would be funky inside.
THOUGH… I change my mind if you’re talking about men’s unused non-leather moccasins.
Yes with a desk lamp or mounted flashlight it would be a fun place to read. Some may feel fine with reading by candlelight but I wouldn’t risk it. I cannot imagine the firefighters getting there in time to spare my antique furniture.