The best men's slippers
Open-backed or full, knitted, fleecy or sheepskin, fine for the bins or strictly for indoors: five pairs compared on the things that decide which is right.
A pair of slippers gets worn most evenings from autumn to spring, so start with the shape. Open-backed styles are the quickest to step into; a moccasin or a full slipper with a closed back stays on better on the stairs and keeps the heel warm.
Then look underneath. A rubber sole means a quick trip to the bins or the car doesn’t call for shoes, while suede and textile soles are for indoors. Sizing catches people out more than anything: some pairs come in two-size bands such as 9/10, so check the sizes row before ordering.
What matters
- Shape: open back to slip straight on, or a moccasin or full slipper that stays put.
- Lining: breathable knit, fluffy fleece or real sheepskin and wool.
- Sole: rubber for a quick step outside; suede and textile for indoors.
- Sizing: whole sizes or two-size bands.
#1 of 5
Best premium
UGG Scuff
£95 RRP
Suede outside, a soft wool lining and a real sheepskin insole: a house slipper that feels as good as it looks. UGG began in California in the late 1970s, when Australian surfer Brian Smith noticed the surfers there didn’t wear the sheepskin boots Australians pulled on after a cold morning surf.
What owners say: Owners describe them as wonderfully comfortable and super soft, with a lovely fluffy inside, and love how warm and snug they feel.
A closer look: Suede can’t go in the washing machine. UGG’s advice is a damp sponge with its cleaner, a light brush in one direction, then a day drying naturally away from heat. The sole is suede as well, so this is a pair to keep for carpets and floorboards rather than the garden path.
- Suede upper
- Soft wool lining
- 17mm sheepskin insole
- Foam footbed
- Four colours
Best for: Real sheepskin comfort
- Style
- Slip-on scuff
- Upper and lining
- Suede, wool lining
- Sole
- Suede (house slipper)
- Sizes
- UK whole sizes, 7–12
#2 of 5
Best all-rounder
RockDove Original Two-Tone Memory Foam Slipper
£10–£20 Price range
A two-tone waffle knit that lets feet breathe, memory foam underfoot and a proper rubber sole, so a trip to the bins or the letterbox doesn’t mean changing shoes. It works as well on a summer evening as a winter one.
What owners say: Owners find them comfortable and easy on the feet, like the look, and think they’re well worth the money, especially through the winter.
Heads up: With wide feet, go up a size: that’s RockDove’s own advice.
A closer look: On the stairs, the fitted upper and the lip at the back help stop it flopping off. When it needs a freshen-up, the whole slipper goes in the washing machine; let it dry naturally afterwards so the memory foam keeps its shape.
- Cotton-blend waffle knit
- Memory foam insole
- Rubber indoor/outdoor sole
- Open back, slips straight on
- Vegan materials
Best for: Everyday wear, all year
- Style
- Open back
- Upper and lining
- Cotton-blend waffle knit
- Sole
- Rubber, indoor/outdoor
- Sizes
- UK two-size bands, e.g. 10/11
#3 of 5
MERRIMAC Wool-Like Knit Memory Foam Slippers
£10–£20 Price range
Warmth first: a wool-like knit outside, a thick, fluffy faux-sherpa lining inside, and a backless shape that’s easy to step into from the bed or the sofa. The flexible TPR sole copes with a dash out to the car.
What owners say: Owners say they’re soft, warm and well made, with a padded sole and a snug fit that keeps cold feet at bay.
A closer look: Because the thick lining takes up room, MERRIMAC’s advice is to go up if you’re a half size or like wearing socks: an 8.5 takes the 9/10. Sizes come in bands from 7/8 to 11/12, plus a 13.
- Faux sherpa lining
- High-density memory foam
- Non-slip TPR sole
- Backless slip-on
- Machine washable
Best for: Cold floors
- Style
- Open back
- Upper and lining
- Wool-like knit, sherpa lining
- Sole
- TPR, indoor/outdoor
- Sizes
- UK bands 7/8–11/12, and 13
#4 of 5
Best moccasin
EverFoams Microsuede Memory Foam Moccasin Slippers
£25.99 RRP
A classic moccasin in soft microsuede with neat stitching and a fuzzy faux-shearling lining, smart enough to answer the door in. The rubber sole has a proper tread for the garden path.
What owners say: Owners find them comfortable and warm, like the classic look and the neat stitching, and say the rubber sole grips well on tiled floors.
A closer look: A V-shaped opening and a strap at the heel make it quick to pull on, and the closed back keeps the heel warm on cold floors. It comes in whole sizes from 7 to 12, and in tan, coffee, grey and navy as well as black.
- Microsuede moccasin upper
- Faux shearling lining
- Memory foam and EVA insole
- Rubber sole with tread
- Hand or machine washable
Best for: A smart, warm moccasin
- Style
- Moccasin
- Upper and lining
- Microsuede, faux shearling
- Sole
- Rubber, indoor/outdoor
- Sizes
- UK whole sizes, 7–12
#5 of 5
Best budget
The Slipper Company Twin Gusset Slipper
£7.99 RRP
The traditional full slipper, with a closed back, a navy textured upper and elasticated gussets on both sides. The Slipper Company is Shoe Zone’s own brand, so it’s the same pair the high-street chain sells.
What owners say: Owners say they look as smart as pairs costing twice as much, feel comfortable and warm, and are great value for a chilly house.
Heads up: Some find the fit roomy: between sizes, the smaller one is the safer choice.
A closer look: Both gussets stretch as a foot goes in and then pull the slipper snug, which suits anyone whose open-backed slippers keep sliding off. Underneath, the sole is textile rather than rubber, so it’s happiest on carpet and indoor floors.
- Full slipper with a closed back
- Twin elasticated gussets
- Textured upper with fine stitching
- 2.5cm heel
- Also in black
Best for: A classic pair for less
- Style
- Full slipper, twin gussets
- Upper and lining
- Textured textile
- Sole
- Textile
- Sizes
- UK whole sizes, 6–13
How they compare
| Feature | #1UGG Scuff | #2RockDove two-tone | #3MERRIMAC slip-on | #4EverFoams moccasin | #5Slipper Co. twin gusset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best premium | Best all-rounder | Best moccasin | Best budget | ||
| Picked Rating | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Price | £95 RRP | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range | £25.99 RRP | £7.99 RRP |
| Style | Slip-on scuff | Open back | Open back | Moccasin | Full slipper, twin gussets |
| Upper and lining | Suede, wool lining | Cotton-blend waffle knit | Wool-like knit, sherpa lining | Microsuede, faux shearling | Textured textile |
| Sole | Suede (house slipper) | Rubber, indoor/outdoor | TPR, indoor/outdoor | Rubber, indoor/outdoor | Textile |
| Sizes | UK whole sizes, 7–12 | UK two-size bands, e.g. 10/11 | UK bands 7/8–11/12, and 13 | UK whole sizes, 7–12 | UK whole sizes, 6–13 |
| Best for | Real sheepskin comfort | Everyday wear, all year | Cold floors | A smart, warm moccasin | A classic pair for less |
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