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Warm slippers

(38 Posts)
MrsPickle Tue 05-Oct-21 19:59:14

I used to trip (not literally) about in fluffy flip flops.
Now i can trip (literally) in Nora Batty type footwear.
I need warm, comfy, safe slippers that don't remind me of my gran's with a zip up the front.
Any ideas please, you stylish grans out there?

Oopsadaisy1 Tue 05-Oct-21 20:03:24

Bootees, warm comfy , safe ……… no zip

Forsythia Tue 05-Oct-21 20:11:11

Moshulu do lovely warm slippers, bootie style, in vivid colours/patterns and they last for ages!

valdali Tue 05-Oct-21 20:11:43

I have some "going out" ankle boots from Uniqlo with a zip in the front (& heels.) Most people have forgotten the "granny slippers" and a front zip makes a nice feature. I dont think they sell those type slippers any more, but if you see some I think they would look quite trendy nowadays.?

MamaCaz Tue 05-Oct-21 20:20:19

I have just bought a very comfy pair of what I suppose could be described as plimsols, to wear as slippers.

Actual slippers never seem to last me very long, and as these are sold as outdoor footwear, I am hoping that they will be slightly more robust.

I will also take them with me to wear as 'house shoes' when visiting friends and family who don't like outdoor shoes to be worn inside.

They came from the well-known cheap shoe shop, so were not expensive, and I am now thinking of buying a few more pairs in different colours, to go with different outfits.

NotTooOld Tue 05-Oct-21 20:29:02

Marks and Spencer do a sort of velvet ballerina style slipper, fur lined and warm but not frumpy. They have a resilient sole as well so popping outside for something should not be a problem. I bought black but I think they do a dark red and a teal colour as well. Not expensive.

kittylester Tue 05-Oct-21 20:38:51

I love Moshulu shoes but I find their slippers are expensive and don't last very long. I have some M&S sheepskin lined backless ones that are lovely and warm.

kittylester Tue 05-Oct-21 20:41:00

www.marksandspencer.com/suede-mule-slippers/p/clp60290586?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Forgot the link!

MiniMoon Tue 05-Oct-21 20:44:59

Have a look at Everfoams slippers on Amazon. I have Bob's keepsake slippers from Sketchers but I wouldn't recommend them if you have a tendency to trip up.

Doodledog Tue 05-Oct-21 21:09:38

I like those, MiniMoon.

seacliff Tue 05-Oct-21 21:10:53

I have some Emu short sheepskin boots, that I wear as winter slippers, easy to slip on and sooo toasty.

25Avalon Tue 05-Oct-21 22:02:22

Can anyone recommend ones that are also dog proof please? That is no ribbons, buttons or anything else to chew.

25Avalon Tue 05-Oct-21 22:06:09

I remember one Christmas my granny gave me a pair of granny type slippers with the big pom pom on the front. I was only 13! Idk what happened to them but I darn sure never wore themgrin

Oopsadaisy1 Wed 06-Oct-21 08:18:19

DD1 had a lovely pair of black velvet slippers, they were so comfy that it was only half way down to the coast for my brothers funeral that she realised she still had them on!( That was only the first thing that went pear shaped that day) but I haven’t seen any in the shops since.

cornergran Wed 06-Oct-21 08:25:46

Since my knee op I’ve been wearing a pair of Skechers slip on very lightweight shoes as slippers. Much admired by hospital staff they are extremely comfortable and safe to walk in. They are also sparkly smile.

MerylStreep Wed 06-Oct-21 08:28:11

Mamacaz
Do you mean Deichmann ? If yes, it’s ok to say so.
Some posters might not understand the well known cheap shoe shop

MayBeMaw Wed 06-Oct-21 09:29:40

Oopsadaisy1

Bootees, warm comfy , safe ……… no zip

My Scottish granny lived in those boots with the zip up the front!
I think she wore them inside and out and I have no recollection whatsoever of seeing her ever wear anything else on her feet!

MayBeMaw Wed 06-Oct-21 09:30:38

Oh dear - meant to quote OP! Oops!

MayBeMaw Wed 06-Oct-21 09:31:31

MerylStreep

Mamacaz
Do you mean Deichmann ? If yes, it’s ok to say so.
Some posters might not understand the ^well known cheap shoe shop^

And some might think we are going back to Shoezone! grin
Time for a onesie post?

Hetty58 Wed 06-Oct-21 09:46:31

I buy lightweight mock sheepskin boots (the outdoor kind, with sturdy soles) and wear them as slippers. These days, I need the support and comfort - along with a decent height to keep my chilly ankles warm! I got these, in tan, this year:

www.pavers.co.uk/products/mid-calf-boots-centr32083-318-982?

MiniMoon Wed 06-Oct-21 10:08:20

MaybeMaw ???

annodomini Wed 06-Oct-21 10:11:43

I've been living for most of the past 18 months in a pair of M&S slip-on trainers which are comfy and can be worn for going outdoors. Now it's getting colder, I've resurrected my Woolovers sheepskin slippers - so cosy and with an outdoor sole which is useful when I need to take out or bring in the bins. I won't be replacing them for some years yet.

Cid24 Sun 10-Oct-21 10:42:57

Mocassins from Celtic are excellent!

Scones Sun 10-Oct-21 10:46:19

I wear Sketchers 'Broken Arrow' Ugg type boots as slippers. They are snug, safe and so warm. I've very wide feet and have foot surgery but find them very comfortable. They've lasted years.

The good thing is they're not really slippers so have an outdoor sole on them...ideal for popping out to get the washing in or pottering down the garden with the dog.

Kim19 Sun 10-Oct-21 10:48:29

Shepherd's sheepskin boot style for me. Love them.