Memory foam does one thing very well. It takes the shape of your foot, instead of asking your foot to take the shape of the slipper. Every pair on this page has a memory foam insole underneath, whatever is going on above it. Faux fur boots, sheepskin mules, borg fleece, cord sliders. Choose the look you want. The bit under your heel stays the same.
What Memory Foam Actually Does
The foam responds to warmth and pressure. Stand in it and it gives way under your heel and the ball of your foot, then spreads the load across the rest of the footbed rather than leaving it on two or three points. That is the difference between slippers you kick off after twenty minutes and slippers you forget you have on. Underneath sits a firm, non-slip sole, so they hold their shape whether you are on the sofa or standing at the hob.
Which Style, and When
Slipper boots for a cold house and covered ankles. Marilyn and Monroe are the ones people come back for. Cole and Lauren go deeper on the fleece. Mules if you want to get in and out without bending down, which is most people most evenings. Sliders for spring, when a full boot is too much. Sheepskin if you want the memory foam sitting under a natural wool footbed that breathes as well as it insulates.
Sizing and Fit
UK sizes 3 to 8. Memory foam settles over the first few wears, so a new pair will feel slightly firmer on day one than it does on day ten. Full measurements are on our size guide, and returns are no quibble if the fit is not right.
