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Slippers

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srn63 Thu 22-Feb-24 10:52:07

I wonder if anyone has any recommendations for a decent pair of slippers that are not too "grannyish"! I would like some that are robust because I do pop outside in them and have been known to do a bit of gardening in them and I want them to stay on well i.e. not mules because I tend to trip in them. Hopefully some that do not get too big over time either.

Sago Thu 22-Feb-24 15:09:09

Fit Flop slippers, a proper sole, I’m always nipping into the garden in mine.
Expensive but worth every penny.

Scribbles Thu 22-Feb-24 15:23:25

I discovered these from Landsend several decades ago and hope they'll never be discontinued! Light, warm and robust with soles you can wear outside; they seem expensive but they do last for years - about five to six years, I find.
www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_Suede_Moccasin_Slippers_/pp/P_34997.html?dwvar_P__34997_shoeWidth=253&dwvar_P__34997_color=3UC&cgid=11505

srn63 Thu 22-Feb-24 15:26:33

Great ideas, I am making my way through them, keep 'em coming.

Davida1968 Thu 22-Feb-24 16:25:07

I gave up on slippers and (following orthopaedic advice) nowadays I wear a pair of (slip-on) shoes which I keep solely for this purpose. (No pun intended.) They are more supportive and "robust" than more traditional slippers, and I find them better for my feet. (There are lots of pretty slip-on shoes available: mine are from Hotter.)

Treebee Thu 22-Feb-24 19:13:49

Another vote for Moshulu slippers. They’re bright and comfortable but not grannyish at all.
They do various styles. I always go for those with an elasticated strap over the top.
I didn’t know they were washable; I might try that!

harrysgran Thu 22-Feb-24 22:38:57

I was recommended Vera cosy slippers by my neighbour I'm now onto my second pair lovely styles

crazyH Thu 22-Feb-24 22:49:38

Asda has a sale - I got a pair for £5 (moccasin style) and guess what, one is slightly larger than the other. Or my left foot has shrunk😂you only get what you pay for.

nightowl Thu 22-Feb-24 23:05:43

Skechers slippers, they have a proper sole and all the comfort of Skechers shoes, but soft and cosy.

nightowl Thu 22-Feb-24 23:06:29

They are also washable

Ali23 Fri 23-Feb-24 08:15:29

Another vote for moshilu slippers here. Mine are the shape of Ug boots. They have a good sole for nipping out into the garden although I swap them for crocs if I’m going onto the grass etc.

Ali23 Fri 23-Feb-24 08:15:56

Sorry, Moshulu.

Greyisnotmycolour Fri 23-Feb-24 08:21:16

I love my slippers but when I was working at a healthcare charity, the advice was to buy a pair of indoor shoes instead. Slippers are responsible for a high number of slips, trips and falls.

JamesandJon33 Fri 23-Feb-24 08:21:21

I wear Haflinger felt slippers. Extremely hard wearing and comfortable.

LucyAnna Fri 23-Feb-24 08:21:55

Treebee

Another vote for Moshulu slippers. They’re bright and comfortable but not grannyish at all.
They do various styles. I always go for those with an elasticated strap over the top.
I didn’t know they were washable; I might try that!

Yes, I throw mine in the washing machine regularly (good job I proofread that - it said I throw mice in the washing machine grin

Witzend Fri 23-Feb-24 08:31:03

Celtic make lovely sheepskin slippers with robust soles. I’ve had some of their house boots for several years now - can also wear them outside. They can go in the washing machine too.
All their slippers are made in Cornwall, many from U.K. sheepskins.

SeaWoozle Fri 23-Feb-24 23:19:39

Love my slippers! Super toasty. Don't like slip-ons though because I've got really slim feet and they fall off, especially on stairs. Also have to have a solid sole because I wear them all the time and nip outside in them sometimes as well.

Jane43 Fri 23-Feb-24 23:25:43

I find Vionic slippers with arch support are very comfortable and give some relief from back pain.

NotSpaghetti Sat 24-Feb-24 05:16:45

I love some of these slipper ideas but don't really like the idea of wearing them outside - I have some slip-on fit-flops for nipping out to the washing line - demoted from regular "outdoor shoes" but still in "good enough" condition.

My current slippers are also fit-flops but shock horror are wool felt clogs so not recommended for people who may trip. I only wear them in cold weather as, like someone above, my feet are generally on the warm side.

karmalady Sat 24-Feb-24 06:15:16

celtic sheepskin bootees, snug warm and safe

I slip hunter gardening shoes on for outside

Doodledog Sat 24-Feb-24 06:33:48

MissInterpreted

Mine are slippers, but more like a type of Ugg boot style with a proper sole, so they're definitely not dangerous in any way.

That’s what I wear. They are warm, smart and comfortable. They fit well, so I don’t think they are dangerous. Uggs were designed as slippers, not to be worn as outdoor boots, and are perfect for the purpose.

Grammaretto Sat 24-Feb-24 07:03:18

Looks like you can pay all sorts of prices. I've just bought a pair from M&S. They cost about £20 and are cosy. I also keep crocs by the back door.

Grammaretto Sat 24-Feb-24 07:05:26

www.marksandspencer.com/mule-slippers-with-secret-support/p/clp60616186#intid=pid_pg1pip48g2r4c2

Alison333 Sun 25-Feb-24 11:23:31

Skechers and Hotter have nice thick soles and don't slop off so that you trip over. Great for nipping out to the garden too!

Chrisks Sun 25-Feb-24 11:30:29

Moshula are brilliant. I’d never buy anything else now and they last for ages. Have a look at their website.

Chrisks Sun 25-Feb-24 11:32:28

Sorry wrong spelling….Moshulu!