How to Pick Slippers You’ll Actually Live In This Winter

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Bearpaw Moc II

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OluKai Moloā Slipper

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Start with where you’ll wear them

A good pair of slippers changes your whole evening. The secret to picking the right ones is simple: be honest about where your feet actually go.

If you never leave the rug, almost anything soft will do. But if you grab the mail, take out the trash or walk the dog in them, you want a real sole underneath. All three pairs below have a proper outsole, not just a soft fabric bottom.

Open back or closed?

Open-back slippers slide on in a second. They’re perfect if you kick them off and on all day. Closed mocs hug your heel, so they stay put on stairs and feel more like a shoe.

Can’t decide? Some slippers do both. OluKai’s Moloā has a heel you can fold down and wear like a slide, then pop back up when you head out.

Pick your kind of cozy

The lining is where the warmth lives. Wool and wool blends keep feet warm without getting stuffy, and genuine shearling is the plush, splurge-worthy option. If your feet run hot, look for a footbed that breathes. If they’re always cold, go plush.

Get the fit right

Slippers are personal. Fit can feel a little different from pair to pair, some snugger and some roomier, so check the brand’s size chart before you order. Plush linings also pack down a bit with wear. Our Amazon links may open on one size, so choose yours before you add to cart.

For easy on and off: Bearpaw Loki II

This is the slipper you’ll reach for every single morning. The Loki II has a soft suede upper, a fuzzy collar, a cozy lining and a rubber sole underneath. Our link opens the warm Hickory brown.

“They felt like a hug on my feet,” wrote one Bearpaw reviewer. Bearpaw lists the Loki II at $59.99, which makes it an easy gift too.

For a slipper that stays put: Bearpaw Moc II

A classic for a reason. The Moc II is a soft suede moccasin with a warm, cozy lining and a rubber sole. It hugs your heel, so it stays on when you’re padding up and down the stairs. Our link opens Black.

“I got these for my fiance and he loved how soft and comfortable these are!” said one Bearpaw reviewer. Bearpaw lists the Moc II at $64.99.

The splurge: OluKai Moloā

If you want slippers that feel like a treat, this is it. The Moloā pairs soft nubuck leather with a genuine shearling lining. Fold the heel down to slip it on like a slide, or wear it up like a loafer.

OluKai lists it at $140, and our link opens the Toffee and Dark Wood colourway. Leather tones vary a little from pair to pair, which is part of the charm.

Keep them cozy longer

Suede and nubuck don’t love puddles, so save the slippers for dry trips outside. Brush suede gently when it gets scuffed, let damp pairs air-dry away from the heater, and give your slippers a day off now and then so the lining can breathe.

If you want something you can wear outside too, the Hey Dude Austin Edge Lounge is a cozy platform pick. And for the rest of a slow morning, the Parachute Cloud Cotton robe is a soft match.

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