Caught Me Slippin': The Slipper Edit

From the moment I first slipped on a pair of Lusso Cloud Pellis ($135), it was game over. What should have remained a house shoe suddenly became a go-to for all sorts of errands – they're just so damn comfortable, I'm hard-pressed to ever take them off. When my feet are sandwiched between that triple-layer memory foam sole and the waffle knit top, there's nowhere else they'd rather be. The brand’s slogan is "360° Comfort," and I'm here to say it delivers.

Italian brand Nomasei gives editorial excellence while sporting a serious commitment to sustainability. These Hotel de la Plage Mules ($162) are made from upcycled organic waste like corn, beet and sugarcane, and you wouldn't know it for a second: they look right at home on the shores of Amalfi. Come for the eye-catching, criss-cross design and stay for that plush foam sole. This is resortwear done right.

Though OluKai's Hawaiian origins may seem a more natural fit for its very successful line of sandals, the slippers are our sleeper fave from across the brand’s collection. Available in all kinds of silhouettes – from the Premium Leather Mule Slippers ($120) to the very kitschy Fuzzy Slipper Sandals ($120) – there are options with varying warmth and breathability depending on your climate. For cabin trips, you'll find me clad in a pair of the Moloas ($130), with their gorgeous stitched leather and shearling interior.

Japanese lifestyle retailer Morihata represents smaller brands from across the island, where house shoes are a staple in every single home. So it's no surprise that one of its brands, Sasawashi, makes a truly peerless pair of room shoes ($67). Ditching the fluffy fillers common to so many slippers in favor of structured washi fabric, these shoes keep you feeling light and fresh even in the summer months. Pro tip: embrace the roomier fit for some indulgent shuffling around.

As a (way too sedentary) writer, I've never excelled at standing on my feet all day. Long stints in the kitchen led to back pain which led to a deep dive into the therapeutic shoe world. And whether you share my affliction or not, The Cloudies make some pretty stellar options. Between these slide sandal Originals (on sale for $29.95), the so-ugly-they're-almost-chic Plushies (on sale for $49.95), and the fur-lined Cozy Winter Edition ($49.99), the brand’s got several iterations of its colorful, cartoonish aesthetic. All deliver serious relief from foot, hip and joint pain, and keep you feeling cozy while they do it.

If you've ever wrapped yourself in one of Parachute's bathrobes, you know why we're hyped for the tie-in slippers ($39.) Made from the same luxe Turkish cotton, these babies take bathtime over the top, while the shearling wool clogs ($99) beg for a night in by the fireplace. Parachute’s been a long-time favorite of ours when it comes to home decor – now see how the brand brings that same knack into loungewear.

Kyrgies takes its name from the valleys of Krygyzstan, where these cult-favorite slippers are handcrafted. The brand’s namesake shoe ($89) has a distinctively low back, leaving your heel exposed, but I'm really vibing with the fully-covered Tengries Walkabouts (also $89) lately. Taking the indoor comforts of the house shoe into an outdoor-friendly walking model, they're durable, comfortable, and just as easy to slip in and out of.

We would never disrespect the OG like that – Birkenstock was always going to be on this list. While the classic Arizona Vegan style ($110) is the one we all know and love, if we're talking cozy season, it's all about the Zermatt Shearling ($99.95.) You still get all the support of the brand’s signature cork footbed, but with shearling lining – and the real kicker, a wool felt exterior that feels like your favorite old sweater. Because when it comes to comfort, Birks will never let you down.