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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.

SeaWoozle Sun 25-Feb-24 11:35:43

Chrisks

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

I've had a couple of pairs and yes, they're great. Not cheap but do last and just right for nipping outside!

Re the above post about Skechers. They're OK but can be/become a bit flimsy.

Cycorax Sun 25-Feb-24 11:36:31

Birkenstocks for me everytime. They mould themselves to your feet; great for jobs inside and outside.

MillieBoris Sun 25-Feb-24 11:44:16

I wouldn’t be seen dead in a pair of slippers - trainers for me. Perhaps it goes back to my upbringing - my overly house proud mother made us wear them. Absolutely loathe them

Marjgran Sun 25-Feb-24 11:46:43

Try Moshulu - most have good waterproof soles, and are lovely colours

NannaFirework Sun 25-Feb-24 11:50:46

Slippers are the bane of my life - tripping…loosing one (slipping off ) etc…I think it’s because the soles are so flat ?!
I do love Fitflop slippers but they are so expensive.
I think you need an indoor pair of slippers as so many germs and dirt are carried on outside shoes - get some croc types for the gardening and popping outside.
The moccasin sheepskin type are good as usually stay on and can be washed in washing machine (well I do ).
Currently wearing flyflot mules with inner sole footbed but they still fall off.

N4nna Sun 25-Feb-24 11:57:51

amzn.eu/d/0ZFQE6V Are these the ones?

Saggi Sun 25-Feb-24 12:25:23

Skechers Go Walk canvas slip ons . Brilliant for slippers and popping out to hang washing …and a bit of light weeding in ! Don’t dig in them though!

Jess20 Sun 25-Feb-24 12:46:23

I have Hotter Pixie Boots for robust indoor/occasional trip to the bin outdoor slippers. Thoroughly recommend looking for them in the sale.

Meme60 Sun 25-Feb-24 12:51:55

petra

I have these. They’re not grannyish, my 15 year old granddaughter saw them so she has a pair as well

I have a pair similar to these. I have been wearing them for the past three years in winter and they still are going strong!

gagsy Sun 25-Feb-24 13:12:38

Pavers. Look much like a house shoe and have good non slip soles for popping out to the bin etc.

11unicorn Sun 25-Feb-24 13:56:10

actually slippers are probably the shoe you wear the longest each day. That's why it is so important to use shoes that support your feet where you need it most.
That's why my slippers are "Birkenstock" shoes which have an amazing insole to support my feet.
Find yourself a pair of shoes that you can "slip" easily on and off but are supportive and good for your feet and use them as slippers.

GrammaH Sun 25-Feb-24 14:36:19

www.shepherdofsweden.com/uk/women/sheepskin-slippers/women-annie-sheepskin-slippers-camel-leopard
I love these, not a bit grannyish!! I love them 💗

MissAdventure Sun 25-Feb-24 14:40:31

Oh I like those! 🙂
I'd want them to last about 10 years, though.

V3ra Sun 25-Feb-24 14:45:21

GrammaH I've had my Shepherd slippers for several years now, mine are bright red suede and very warm ☺️

chrissie13 Sun 25-Feb-24 15:53:01

I find the Sainsbury's Tu ones with arch support very good, not too expensive either.

cc Sun 25-Feb-24 15:57:46

I wear deck shoes rather than slippers, this is my latest pair:

www.moshulu.co.uk/tarrock-deck-shoes-p767/s17236

They're expensive at the moment but the company often have offers and also money off first order. This particular pair are very comfortable and the soles are not heavy. I don't have a garden, just a balcony, and happily wear them outside when I do my pots.

LovelyLady Sun 25-Feb-24 16:18:24

As someone else mentioned, Hotter shoes are ideal for house shoes and garden too. They are safer than slippers and look ok, hard wearing and not too pricey. I have many pairs and a specific pair for house shoes. Highly recommend them.

Dempie55 Sun 25-Feb-24 16:41:38

These are mine: Everfoam men’s moccasins £17 from Amazon!

Squiffy Sun 25-Feb-24 16:41:50

Pavers slippers are very good. Most have proper outdoor-type soles, so are perfect for nipping out to feed the birds etc. I’ve even hand-washed different pairs over the years. They’re reasonably priced and last for years.

Curtaintwitcher Sun 25-Feb-24 16:45:54

I bought slippers from Wynsors and Shoezone. Both are perfectly comfortable and robust but much cheaper than the known brands. Sheepskin slippers have good soles, if you want to splash out.
The other option is to keep a pair of wellies by the back door and put those on when you go out to the bin.

glammagran Sun 25-Feb-24 17:29:31

I am into my 3rd year of wearing a pair of Skechers slippers which have very good soles which I received as a gift from DD for Christmas 2021. Slightly bored with them but they refuse to wear out. More expensive than other slippers but they have certainly lasted. I used to get M&S moccasin slippers until the quality dropped and I got through 2 pairs in one year.

MissAdventure Sun 25-Feb-24 17:31:17

Dempie55

These are mine: Everfoam men’s moccasins £17 from Amazon!

I like those!
I like that price, too!

crazyH Sun 25-Feb-24 17:43:02

I like them Dempie55 - and reasonably priced

sunbar Sun 25-Feb-24 17:54:29

Check Vionic. Their slippers are more like house shoes, lots of arch support too

Gundy Sun 25-Feb-24 18:07:57

Don’t cringe when you read this - but have you considered Crocs? If you don’t know what they are go to their website:

www.crocs.com/footwear

OR - you can go to Amazon to check them out. Of course, you would get ALL styles and colors by going to website and browse.

People wear them in the hospital (soft, lightweight and quiet), wear them in the house, clean out the garage or work in the garden. Rinse them with water to clean. My crocs lasted at least 7-8 years. Nearly indestructible. All styles too - mine were like ballet flat style, with an arch!! Yes.