With holiday season and cold weather here I am ready to cozy up with warm tootsies. You would think that it goes without saying that a house slipper should have plenty of toe space, but so many of mine over the years have been tight in the toes while sliding off my heel! If you’ve struggled to find actually comfortable slippers, you’re in the right place.
Here are my tried-and-true ACTUALLY wide slippers that won’t pinch your feet so you can be cozy and comfy all winter long.
The Best Barefoot Slippers
I work from home (running this website, among other shoe things 🙂 so slippers are kind of a must-have for me. Especially because I live in the Midwest where it’s winter half the year! The following are the all time favorites for myself and Samantha, my lovely wide-footed assistant.
Kingdom of Wow
Wool & Bamboo | Sizes XXS – 3XL | Ships from USA
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These are so dang comfy, I wear my Kingdom of Wow slippers in both cuts all the time. The lightweight ones (75% New Zealand wool and 25% bamboo) are not as warm and can be worn a lot of the year. The cozier slippers (65% New Zealand wool and 35% bamboo) are thicker and warmer, but still light. They have taken the shape of my feet and are just so easy to wear!
Sizing & Fit:
- True to size – I wear an XS
- Wide width – the shape conforms to your foot, so they are adaptable for a lot of different shapes. Extra wide feet may spill over the sides.
- Medium volume – they work on my low volume feet, and will stretch to fit higher volume feet (but might be snug at first)
Softstar Fireside
Suede & Sheepskin | Sizes 5U-13U | 2 Width Options | Handmade in the USA
I have been wearing this same pair of slippers the last 4 or 5 years – they are incredibly comfortable and high quality and very roomy. Over the years they’ve stretched out and now are a little floppy if worn barefoot, but still perfect with warm socks. You can replace the insoles too, which I probably should do soon!
They come in two widths, so are extra wide friendly. Mine are a size 5u wide, which is smaller than I would normally choose for a slipper.
Softstar also makes the Merino Zen slipper, which is a felted wool. They are a nice house shoe! My son likes them.
Sizing & Fit:
- Should fit snug when new – I recommend getting a size down
- Fits average, wide and extra wide feet!
- Medium to high volume fit
Mukishoes Pantufa
Felted Wool | Natural Rubber Outsole | Sizes EU 36-48
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These are brand new this year but I am already in love. They are so light and comfy, and fit my lower volume feet well. These have a rubber bottom, which can be handy if you need grip on your floors.
I really love my slippers to be secure and not floppy – a common problem for my low volume feet and narrow heels. So it’s great news that these Pantufa slippers stay so secure on my feet.
Sizing & Fit:
- Runs slightly small – I sized up to a 38, but would normally buy a 37.
- Medium to wide width – these are unstructured and flexible, so the material spreads out with my foot.
- Medium volume – they may stretch for high volume feet, but could be tight.
Luks Slippers
2 Width Options | Wool Lined | Rubber Sole | Sizes EU 36-46
These wool slippers also come in two widths and have loads of toe space for even square shaped feet. They are not quite as plush as the Softstar Fireside, but still cozy, warm, and light.
They hold their shape a little better than the sheepskin slippers here, but still run large and high volume.
Sizing & Fit:
- Runs big, I wear a size down
- Wide to extra wide fit
- Medium to high volume
Zeazoo Dolly
Sheepskin | Vibram rubber Outsole | Sizes EU 34-43
Customers outside the US/Canada can get them direct from Zeazoo in the EU and get 5% off with code ANYASREVIEWS.
These slippers are so fluffy!! They are incredibly warm for how light and soft they are. They are quite high volume, so my heel slips a little if I wear them barefoot. But they are delightful and I am looking forward to using them on wintry days.
You can find the Zeazoo Shaun slipper in men’s sizing that’s really similar, and another one we love is the Zeazoo Dingo boots as indoor/outdoor slippers!
Sizing & Fit:
- Runs on the roomy side, but true to size for length.
- Wide width
- High volume
I have a size 36/37 and they feel looser than other slippers in the same size, but I don’t think I could size down.
Xero Pagosa
Synthetic Fleece | Rubber Outsole | Sizes US Women’s 5-12 & Men’s 6.5-15
These fleece slippers have a rubber bottom and a collapsible heel. They’re super light and flexible and are perfect for Justin who has a plateau shaped foot (first 3 toes are all the same length). For being pretty minimal, they’ve held up surprisingly well with no pilling. They’re the best slipper we’ve found for him!
They are not as warm as some others here, but really functional. They also are pretty secure and not floppy, because they come up high on the foot and have a medium volume instep.
Sizing & Fit:
- True to size
- Wide throughout, not suited for extra wide toe splay
- Medium volume
Verloop
Vegan | Fleece Lined | Sizes XS – M/L | Ships from USA
Samantha has these knit slippers and loves them! A bit more cushion to the sole when brand new, but it compresses with just a couple wears. The knit uppers are stretchy and the soles are super flexible with plenty of grip for indoor use. They’re also sustainably made with deadstock yarn and they’re machine washable!
We only recommend the slippers with backs for a secure fit.
Sizing & Fit:
- True to size
- Extra wide friendly
- Medium to high volume
A full list of options
The above are my favorites, but here are a few more good options.
Wildling Lotus – Really nice quality slippers! I added an extra Wildling insole for warmth and to fill up some space. The toe box is medium width, but it has molded to my foot and the rubber bottom is good for slippery floors. It can also be found in a low cut version called the Nelus.
Lems Drifter Fur – Cozy lined slip-ons with rubber outsole for either indoor or outdoor use and optional collapsible heel. Justin loves them! They also look cool. Find Men’s Drifter Fur here
High Plains – These are a good alternative to Softstar Fireside but with a rubber outsole. Best for high volume feet because the ankle opening is wide.
Kyrgies – The Wovens are my favorite. The Slides are also zero drop (others are not)
Be Lenka Chillax – Made from recycled polyester felt. They are kind of like slipper shoes! Comfy for around the house, but I prefer real wool. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
Posh Panda – Multiple sole options including “soft sole” which is a leather bottom. Read my Posh Panda review!
Baa Lamb Slippers (New Zealand) – You can also order via their Instagram
Manitobah -This indigenous owned brand makes slippers with a good square toe box shape. Best for high volume feet.
Glerups – These are zero drop, but have a narrower toe box than I prefer. Best for slim feet.
Padraig Cottage – Made in Canada with wool uppers, leather soles, and a sheepskin lining.
The Leather Works – Sheepskin booties with a suede or rubber outsole. Handmade in the USA
Lang. S by Tikki Shoes – Felted wool, super lightweight!Use ANYALANG for 10% off.
Zeazoo Indoor – Get 5% off with code ANYASREVIEWS
Starry Knight Design – Soft sole leather slippers with wool insole, and optional add-on rubber sole. This one has a slightly tapered toe box, best for medium or narrow toes.
Tibetan Socks – Hand knit wool socks with fleece lining
Pudus (vegan) – Made from recycled polyester
Love Woolies – Cabin socks made from repurposed sweaters
Cozy Socks that Don’t Pinch Your Toes
I love a cozy comfy sock for around the house! You can find all my favorites here.
And there you have it! You can keep your feet toasty warm and still maintain full comfort throughout the cold season.
If you’re looking to actually leave your house this winter, there are loads of great barefoot boots options that will keep you warm and still meet all the barefoot criteria. Check out all my boot reviews and guides for plenty of choices for men, women, and kids. Let the happy feet continue even when it’s frigid outside!
76 thoughts on “Slippers Your Feet Will Love”
If you were interested in making your slippers, fit both left and right could you just break them in on both feet, switching them back-and-forth? I just got the Softstar fireside and was considering breaking them in this way. Wondering if it would be beneficial or if you would recommend
You could try that, but they might feel funny depending on your arch. The fluffy insole tamps down and forms to the contours of your foot.
I see that most of these are from out of the U.S. Do you have any U.S. suggestions? I ask because I purchased a pair of boots from Naturcontact that were way too big and couldn’t return them without paying a huge out of country fee for it. I’d looking for barefoot warm non-slip slippers. Should be easy, yes? Thanks so much for any info. (I’ve purchased based on your reviews and have liked: whitin, naturcontact (except for the boots – know anyone who’d like to have them?), and hobibear. I wear them all. ).
Softstar is in the US, their Merino Zen slippers have a rubber bottom. We are selling Zeazoo slippers in the US at Anya’s Shop, and High Plains slippers also have a rubber bottom. Hope that helps!!
Hi Anya and Samantha,
Thank you for this list! And thank you for all the lists/reviews. Your content has been soo helpful to me in making better shoe choices for my body. After a critical illness that caused me to lose the ability to walk for 6 months and an intensive rehab process to regain my mobility, barefoot shoes have been a game changer with my recovery. Wide toe box shoes always fit me better to begin with, but now I know why anatomical & barefoot is how I got to walk again – because it’s how we were meant to walk!
Anyway, sorry for the long way of getting to this; I have a question for Samantha about the Verloop sock slippers. How much expanding/loosening have you felt with them over time? I’m right on the edge of 2 size options, but not sure I want to go with the bigger option simply because in my previous experience with knit slippers, they loosen up enough with some wear that the bigger option would end up being too big. But I’ve never had a pair quite like these before so I’m curious what your experience has been. Thanks in advance for your thoughts/advice!
Hi Lauren,
It’s amazing to hear your testimonial of how barefoot shoes have helped you in your recovery – thank you for sharing! In my experience with the Verloop slippers they do give/relax some but not a ton. I would go with the smaller of the sizes if you’re looking at the knit bootie style and the larger size if you’re wanting the ballet slipper style.
I’m in the process of ordering my second pair of ZeaZoo Kiwi Wool Barefoot slippers, since I love my first pair so much. They are warm, but my feet don’t sweat at all. The sole is not slippery; I feel very secure walking up and down stairs in them. I own several pairs of the ZeaZoo Dingo boots in size 35, and those fit perfectly. These slippers are also a 35. To be honest, I wish they were an eighth of an inch longer, but I’m pretty sure a 36 would be too loose everywhere else, so I live with the 35. (People with more meat on their bones may want to just order their normal size, which for me would be 36.) I have an extremely high arch/high volume foot, and the elastic that attaches the tongue to the body of the shoe is very flexible, so these fit great. ( I think they would also work for a lower volume foot, because of the elastic.) I have a super narrow heel, and again, these are great. Finally, you can’t beat the colors!