The L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins meets
the Bombas Sunday Slipper
The runaway winner, a shearling moccasin that topped four of six expert reviews. We tested it head-to-head against the Bombas Sunday Slipper across 6 key dimensions.
L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins
“The runaway winner, a shearling moccasin that topped four of six expert reviews”
Bombas Sunday Slipper
“Wirecutter's cushion top pick, a machine-washable sherpa slipper for $25 less”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins
- Named the top pick by Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping and Forbes, four of six reviews in all
- Genuine shearling lining is the warmest and coziest material tested
- Gummy rubber sole grips hard floors and handles a quick step outside
- Good Housekeeping and Forbes both note it is not machine washable, only spot cleaned
- At about $100 it is one of the pricier everyday picks
- Wirecutter warns the dense shearling can feel too warm for sweaty feet
Bombas Sunday Slipper
- Wirecutter's top pick for cushion and Forbes' Best Fuzzy Slipper
- Machine washable, unlike the shearling picks that need spot cleaning
- About $75, a clear step below the $100 winner
- The open-heel design is less secure than a full-back slipper
- Forbes notes it runs slightly small, so size up
- Sherpa is less warm and less rugged than genuine shearling
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
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.
L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins
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.
- Anyone who wants the warmest, coziest everyday slipper
- Buyers who value a durable pick from a long-trusted brand
- People who want a sole grippy enough to step outside
Bombas Sunday Slipper
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.
- Shoppers who want a cushioned slipper they can machine wash
- Families buying several pairs on a budget
- Anyone who wants most of the comfort for less money