Winter house shoes? (i.e. badass slippers)

Submitted by whiskey_overboard t3_xu58hh in vermont

We just did socks (Darn Tough ftw), now do house shoes. Specifically more rugged than indoor comfiness.

Have a pair of indoor/outdoor shoe made of boiled wool with cork footbeds. They were discontinued a few years back and I bought three pair. I love them dearly, but the final pair will not last through the winter.

Need something that can survive a dash to the woodpile, letting the new-to-VT dog out, and “going to work” everyday in the home office.

So, what makes a pair of cold feet warm these days? And can you actually buy anything in person anymore?!

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liamvt21 t1_iqttg8w wrote

Ll bean has some decent options they have a store in Williston.

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whooobaby t1_iqttiyv wrote

Stegmann clogs are my go-to

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[deleted] t1_iqtxkoa wrote

I love ll bean slippers. Can survive a brief dash in the snow to let my dogs do their business

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fungiyenta t1_iqu02e3 wrote

Allbirds are good although mine wore out after a couple seasons.

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JankyIngenue t1_iqu1q7k wrote

I have these which are very similar to what you described and I love them!

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FyuckerFjord t1_iqu1rgd wrote

I use a mix of Uggs, Crocs and Deerforms depending on the weather, but that's only because those all come in a size 16/17. None are exactly right - Crocs too cold, Uggs too warm and Deerforms too soft in the sole/slippery.

Still searching for that perfect house shoe in my size.

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nomadicbohunk t1_iqu2hld wrote

I think Giesswein are pretty good. I wear mine a lot when I'm not working (probably 6 days a week for a few years) and do garage work in them/walk in the snow with them, etc. I'm kind of surprised they've lasted as long as they have. They're like what you had, but with rubber soles. I kind of treat them like work boots after I take my work boots off to be honest.

I wore them to an auto parts store (mid project) a couple days ago and some guy said, "A man with slippers on and greasy hands....you've got your priorities straight."

I've got the Veitsch, but those Vents look better. Honestly with how I treat them, they have no right to have lasted 1 year, let alone 3 with no end in sight.

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Wader_Man t1_iqu2ng5 wrote

Sheepskin-lined leather moccasins, with or without rubber sole depending on your preference.

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g33kfish t1_iqu3uyd wrote

Rubber Birkenstocks with thick wool socks

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Whynotski3 t1_iqu5edr wrote

Both chacos and TNF make nice slippers. Crocs without the holes can also work!

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Ok_Emu703 t1_iqu5zi1 wrote

Teva Ember Mocs have been a favorite in our family

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MizLucinda t1_iqu7qp1 wrote

I have a pair of wool Haflinger clogs that I use for just this purpose! My husband has a pair of shearling-lined Birkenstocks (Boston clogs) that he uses as winter slippers.

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Terrible_Evidence t1_iqu90it wrote

I basically live in my ll bean moccasins in the winter

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lilolemi t1_iquam0w wrote

LL Bean wool slides are the answer.

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vtmtct t1_iqufzzl wrote

Teva Reember

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ms_malaprop t1_iqus7ew wrote

Glerups. Just got myself a pair and they’re cozy and easy and give my feet support. Those Scandinavians know a thing or two about winter comfort. The rubber sole is probably best for the trips to the woodpile but the leather is what I got and I love them.

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UncoolDad31 t1_iqv3zw4 wrote

LL bean slippers are my favorite. But I also recently got crocs and love those as well.

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mercurialmalachi t1_iqv4bjc wrote

Haflinger wool clogs with cork soles. Great support, warm and cute too.

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JabbaTheHedgeHog t1_iqv838u wrote

Love my crocs. BUT. Rubber soles cause static shocks. When they get bad, I have to switch to leather soled slippers.

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chivonster t1_iqv94gs wrote

I bought a pair of fuzzy lined Crocs for cheap at BJ's. I regret nothing. I forget they're on my feet and wear them places a few times each winter.

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Cahoonhollow t1_iqvcrmg wrote

We are a Birkenstock slipper family. Love them. Or as mom I love them and gifted them to everyone who now also love them. Boiled wool with solid bottom.

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jsled t1_iqvelp3 wrote

The Wirecutter: Best Slippers

I'm on my second pair of LL Bean Wicked Good Mocs … the first pair (from a couple of years ago) sits in the sunroom for outside trips (mud, chickens, dogs, &c.), and I wear the "inside" pair basically all day every day (WFH).

They're good.

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bonanzapineapple t1_iqvhnh2 wrote

A couple years ago I got a pair from Minne Tonka. They're great!

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ATPVT2018 t1_iqvhoto wrote

Replying to Wader_Man (#19,270)

Vermont Country Store has 2 locations in southern VT and still does lifetime warranty on their slippers. The moccasins with a rubber sole are bulletproof.

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Zap_Franka t1_iqvse4c wrote

since you're basically describing my life, I can personally attest to my Merrell sherpa lined clogs. These are cozy (replaceable footbed), have good support, they hang on, and have excellent traction. Merrells wear like iron too.

None of the Bean options will even come close to this.

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distressefakeleather t1_iqvzivk wrote

LL bean Wicked Good Slippers ™️, I’ve had a pair for 8 years worn outside and inside and they’ve held up outside very well. I also have a pair of strictly indoor ones that are great. Sometimes you can find great deals at the outlets, but they are well worth the price and if worn solely indoors will last you years.

They are also able to handle some snow if you have to briefly run out to grab wood, let out the dog, etc.

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jitterybrat t1_iqw0okm wrote

Love love Uggs for warmth and softness. I wear them every winter religiously lol.

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bangell14 t1_iqw212g wrote

Basic adidas slides.

Hear me out: I’ve had one pair for almost a decade with no signs of wear. They’re easy to slide on and off. And most importantly, I can modulate the warmth based on what kind of socks (if any) I wear with them, making them a year-round house shoe.

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melliferaman t1_iqw5mrv wrote

Minnetonka all the way. I have the moose hide ones with rubber soles and they’re still in great condition after 3 years of regular wear. Can also get the sheepskin lined ones but I find those to easily make my feet sweat

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walkstap t1_iqwd5n2 wrote

I've never had anything more comfortable or warm than these

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obiwanjabroni420 t1_iqy3uhp wrote

Replying to blue_river_ventures (#19,067)

Crocs are perfect for going out to the hot tub in winter, but for inside I really liked my LL Bean flannel lined slippers. The fleece/sherpa ones are always too warm, but the flannel is just right.

In summer, though, I switch over to some slip-on Sanuks for my house shoes. They are the perfect warm weather house shoe.

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zkentvt t1_iqyo1ry wrote

I'll probably get downvoted, but I love my MySlippers.

I have an old, cold house and thick soles are a must. Memory foam that stays comfy. I've worn them on a quick trip to the store.

Most slippers typically only last one season before falking apart or losing all resilience but I am entering a second year and MySlippers are still going strong.

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