The Best Slippers of 2024

There’s just something about a classic that’s done just right. The Hari Mari Men’s Hacienda ($140) slipper is your dad’s favorite pair of house shoes, with a few upgrades. The first is the tough-yet-supple premium suede leather exterior.

Next, the interior of the slipper is lined with genuine Texas shearling for warmth and cozy softness. Follow that up with memory foam-lined footbeds designed to add a touch of softness underfoot and a durable rubber outsole and you’ve got a killer pair of slippers.

Over the months that we’ve been testing these, the Haciendas rose to the top of the pile. This is due in large part to the shearling lining inside the slippers. They add a luxurious feel that makes them a pleasure to slip into at the end of the day. Another big plus was the memory foam-lined insoles. Over time, they slowly compressed but never lost their cushioning. It just got a scosche firmer, which actually gave them a more supportive feel. 

Plus, these seem to last forever. One tester has had them for years, and they have never lost their structure or broken down in any way. If we had to pick nits (and we do), the only issue we’ve found with these is that the shearling feels so good you won’t want to wear socks with them. This means they can get stinky if you don’t air them out every once in a while. 

That quibble aside, the Hari Mari Men’s Hacienda is outstanding. It’s a comfortable, long-lasting slipper you may never want to take off.

The Reef One Slide Chill ($40) is a fuzzy version of the company’s classic slide sandal. This amalgam of sandal and slipper offers extra padding in the strap to go along with the slide’s squishy EVA-injected footbed. But, really, what makes this slide a slipper is the faux-shearling wrapped around the entire upper of the slipper. It looks like Jim Henson started designing footwear (in a good way). 

Besides giving the slipper its unique look, the faux-shearling basically acts as a towel for your foot. While we avoided stepping into any other slippers with wet feet, the Reef One Slide Chill was our go-to when finishing an early morning swim workout or getting out of a cold plunge tub. The material dries quickly and goes right back to its previous puffiness after it gets wet. 

Of course, this slide isn’t for everyone, and your toes will get chilly if you wear this in colder seasons, but if you’re looking for a unique, open-toed slipper, this is a great choice.

We’re going away from the cozy realm of slippers for a second with the Kane Revive Recovery Shoe ($75).  Made entirely from sustainably sourced sugarcane foam, this recovery shoe looks like a pair of hiking Crocs. The holes throughout the shoe provide a steady stream of air to let sweaty feet dry off, while little nubs on the insole provide a light tactile massage while you walk. 

Light, airy, and tough, these slippers are ideal post-workout shoes. They’re also clutch when you get back to camp after a long hike. We appreciated the open design, which cooled off our hot feet after sweaty CrossFit WODs, and the arch support was especially appreciated after several hundred double-unders. 

Plus, if they get dirty or start to smell, you can just throw them in the washing machine and let them air dry. The only issue we had with these (besides the looks we got) is that when you wear them without socks, they’ll be squeaky for the first week or two. Our tester got used to it, but it’s worth noting. 

They may look a little odd, but the Kane Revive Recovery Shoe feels good enough to be worth a few stares from your friends. In fact, some of our tester’s gym pals have asked where they can get a pair. 

As you may already know, it’s hard to beat wool. So it’s good news that the only component of the Glerups Shoe’s ($140) upper, wool, is warm in the winter, cool in the summer, wicks away sweat, and is very odor-resistant. These also come in a few different styles — shoe, slipper (without a heel), or boot (slightly higher cut). You can also choose between a leather sole for indoor use or a rubber one if you want to take them outside. 

During our testing, we loved the soft feel of these shoes, and the wool really was comfortable in both hot and cold weather. To test the odor resistance, we tested these sockless. While they eventually started to smell like feet, airing them out for a day took care of that issue. The rubber-soled versions that we tested were durable enough for quick sprints to get the trash cans out in time or to get the mail. 

The only problem that we had with the Glerups Shoe was that the upper was a fairly loose fit. That could have easily been remedied by wearing socks, but the feel of wool against the skin was too good to give up.

If you’re looking for a slipper that you can wear just about anywhere, the OluKai Moloā  Slipper ($130) should be near the top of your list. These slippers can be worn at camp, going to the store, or just heading out into town. One reason is that it’s built with tough, pliable waxed nubuck leather and a non-marking gum rubber outsole for durability. The other is that it looks like an everyday shoe, albeit one that’s lined with super-soft shearling. 

We loved taking these out for shoulder-season errand runs. It felt like we were getting to wear slippers out in public without looking like we were between jobs. Plus, when we got home, there was no need to take them off to start relaxing. The contoured footbed was an excellent blend of supportive and squishy. And when the slippers started to get stinky, we could toss them in a delicates bag and wash them in a washing machine. 

The one ding we have with the slippers is that the shearling lost much of its loft over the months we tested it. That bumped it down a notch from one of our most comfortable slippers. But the OluKai Moloā Slipper is still in our rotation as some of our comfiest outdoor shoes.

Made with rich grain leather, the Manotobah Men’s Cottager ($110) is designed by Indigenous artists and based on traditional Indigenous footwear, these slippers are flexible, soft, and durable. While some slippers can degrade over time, the full-grain leather on these slippers will break in and just get more comfortable. The rubber crepe outsole is grippy and can stand up to light outdoor use, and there’s just a touch of cushioning underfoot. 

During our testing, we noticed that these felt more like barefoot shoes than slippers. They definitely felt soft, but the leather was more supple and smoothness instead of fuzzy softness like you’d get with a wool or shearling lining. That said, they were extremely comfortable and only grew more comfortable as the shoe took on the shape of our tester’s feet. 

The leather isn’t particularly thick, so you won’t get a ton of insulation during cold weather. And since it is leather, cleaning and caring for them will take a bit more work than tossing them in the washing machine. But if you’re looking for an unlined pair of slippers that will only get more comfortable over time, the Manotobah Men’s Cottager is a great way to go.