The Best Slippers

The L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasin is the rare pick that almost every reviewer agreed on, topping four of the six reviews we read, including Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping and Forbes. The reason is the material. Wirecutter's Zoe Vanderweide said the genuine shearling feels like a warm hug for the feet, and Good Housekeeping's tester found it softer and more comfortable than the slippers she already owned. It is not just cozy. Forbes praised its exceptional warmth and stability and singled out the gummy, grippy sole, which grips hard floors and lets you step outside to grab the mail. Good Housekeeping's Textiles Lab judged the suede-and-rubber build durable enough to last for years.

The Bombas Sunday Slipper gives you most of the coziness for $25 less, and it does one thing the winner cannot: it goes in the wash. Wirecutter made it a top pick for cushion, calling it squishy and secure, and Forbes named it Best Fuzzy Slipper for its cozy hug. The sherpa lining is genuinely warm, the cushioned footbed supports different foot shapes, and the rubber outsole grips hard floors. At about $75 it undercuts the shearling picks while staying machine washable, which for an everyday slipper that gets worn barefoot matters more than it sounds.