Mediocre slippers trap sweat, lose their shape, or wear through after just a few months. The good news is that there are plenty of options that will keep your feet perfectly toasty and last for years.

Wirecutter senior editor Jen Hunter explains how to choose between shearling, felted wool, synthetic fleece, and cotton. She elaborates on when to go for rubber soles over soft bottoms, and how replacing an insole can give your favorite pair a second life. 

Plus, she shares top picks for cold floors, sweaty feet, and people who need real arch support indoors.

Products we recommend: 

• Cozy women’s shearling booties: L.L.Bean Women’s Wicked Good Slippers
• The men’s version: L.L.Bean Men's Wicked Good Slippers
• Extra-plush women’s shearling moccasins: L.L.Bean Women’s Wicked Good Moccasins
• The (less-floofy) men’s version: L.L.Bean Men’s Wicked Good Moccasins
• The GOAT wool slip-ons: Glerups Slip-On with Natural Rubber Sole
• The GOAT wool mid-height pair: Glerups Shoe with Natural Rubber Sole (unisex)
• The GOAT wool ankle booties: Glerups Boot with Natural Rubber Sole (unisex)
• Squishy, secure slip-ons: Bombas Women's Sunday Slipper
• The men’s version: Bombas Men's Sunday Slipper
• Silly (in a good way): Crocs Classic Cozzzy Slipper (unisex)
• Grab-and-go slippers: Muji Cotton Plain Weave Insole Slippers (unisex)
• A striped terry pair: Parachute Terry Stripe Slippers (unisex)
• Supportive, shoe-like slippers: Birkenstock Zermatt Premium (unisex)

 

Additional reading:

• The 8 Best Slippers of 2026 
• How to Restore Shearling Slippers to Their Original Fluffy Glory 
• Why You Need Indoor Shoes 

 

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