The Best Slippers for Zoom Calls, Desk Work, and Staying Cozy at Home

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Bearaby Pillow Boots for $149: These indoor booties are, in fact, made from Bearaby pillows and wrapped in organic cotton. They’re uber-snug, cozy enough to wear without socks, and surprisingly don’t make your feet sweat as most slipper boots do. They’re breathable and machine-washable, but they need to be hung dry, which can take quite some time. Sizing is also limited to small, medium, and large, with the largest fitting up to a men’s 10.5 or a women’s 12.5. The soles aren’t designed for outdoor use, but Bearaby claims they’re comfortable enough to sleep in. (I personally will not be doing that.)

Verloop Slide Slippers for $44: Verloop has some of the most colorful designs I’ve tested. Unfortunately, they’re flimsy and don’t offer much support, especially if you have plantar fasciitis. Fleece-lined and made of hypoallergenic yarn, they feel soft, but they won’t keep your feet warm in cold temperatures. I do appreciate that they’re machine-washable. Verloop also sells House Socks, which are at least warmer than its Slide Slippers.

Glerups Slip-On with Leather Sole for $100: These slip-on wool slippers with a calfskin sole fit more like a sock than most of the slippers I own, which may be why I’ve found myself going to them more and more over the past year. The body of the slipper is a half-inch of tight-knit wool that feels almost like crafting felt and is warm in the winter without being hot in the summer. The wool used is a blend of Danish Gotland sheep and a breed from New Zealand, and I’ve never felt a tingle of an itch. Wool is naturally odor-resistant, which is great for slippers, and my pair of Glerups still smells about as fresh as the day I got them. —Martin Cizmar

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Cozy Earth Lakehouse Clog for $128: The cork styling channels the iconic Birkenstock clog, but unlike Birks, the suede leather footbed is soft enough to slowly mold underfoot. The felt top is soft but not especially warm. They look great and can be worn out to the store if you don’t want to commit to them as house shoes. —Martin Cizmar

Cozy Earth Puffy Sheep Slippers for $98: I’m so jealous of my 9-year-old daughter, who has been testing these ultra-luxe slippers for me, since they’re not available in my size. They put puffy in the name, and indeed, they feel more like cotton balls than sneakers. If you’re looking for spa-ready slippers, these are just the ticket. They do have a sturdy rubber sole, however, so while your feet are encased in ultra-soft sheep fur and shearling, you can run out to the mailbox and then wipe the sole off. —Martin Cizmar

Lūvons Francesca Black Velvet Loafer Slippers for $110: These closed-back loafers are gorgeous, designed with a velvet upper and cushioned with faux shearling lining. The OrthoLite memory foam footbed and built-in arch support are especially valuable for those with plantar fasciitis. They’re crafted with anti-slip rubber soles, so they can be worn indoors and outdoors; plus, they’re machine washable and come with a mesh laundry bag to do so. Unfortunately, they’re not the most comfortable (partly because of the rigid toe box) despite the elastic side panels that are meant to stretch with your feet. So, these won’t be my all-day, everyday slippers, but on a night when I’m hosting, I’m pulling these out.

Haflinger GZ Classic Grizzly for $155: When I moved to Portland, Oregon, my mom’s Christmas present to me that first year was a pair of these slippers. That was more than 15 years ago, and I fully expect these to last another 10. I’m wearing them right now, and they’re in great condition—much better than my husband’s L.L. Bean slippers, which kicked the bucket after about five years (sorry, Julian!). This slipper has an unfair advantage because it’s much more of a clog, with a wool felt upper firmly attached to a lightweight, molded cork sole that’s also wool-lined.

I highly recommend these if you have plantar fasciitis or other foot problems that make it hard or painful for you to walk without support. The upper has retained its shape, and the cheery embroidered border has not come undone, despite years of being kicked into my shoe rack and left to molder all summer. The traction on the bottom is also good enough for me to skitter outside to take out the garbage. I wear them with socks and haven’t noticed any smell. —Adrienne So

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Rothy’s Men Slipper for $79: Made with a mix of three plastic bottles and Responsible Wool Standard-certified merino wool, Rothy’s slippers are delightfully warm while offering enough traction in the gum outsole to Get Stuff Done™. They’re a snug fit, and I like the fluffy sherpa lining to protect the back of my heel. I wouldn’t wear these outside, but if you do accidentally step out because they just feel so dang nice (as I have), you can toss them in the wash to clean them (just let them air dry). —Julian Chokkattu

Manitobah Faux Fur Street Moccasins for $100: As a kid, I was seldom without a pair of moccasins. My grandma got them for all the grandkids every year at Christmas, and I wore them everywhere. The soft, comfortable indoor-outdoor shoe was just an everyday part of life. As I got to middle school, I gave in to social pressure and my desire to be as incognito as possible, and gradually moved away from wearing or doing anything visibly Indigenous, anything visibly Mexican.

After my grandma’s death, I set out to find a new pair of moccasins similar in style to the ones she got us as kids, and I stumbled upon Manitobah. This is an Indigenous-owned brand staffed with Indigenous designers, and its slippers, cabin clogs, boots, and moccasins are all of impeccable quality. The street moccasins are like little clouds you can slip your feet into and wear anywhere, decorated with beaded designs just like the ones my grandma used to get us. Manitobah also has a small market page with unique designs. —Jaina Rodriguez Grey