Finding the right gift for friends and family members can be tricky, especially if you have a lot of people to buy for. However, slippers make a great gift for just about everyone!
At Hirst Footwear, we have a variety of different slippers to choose from this Christmas, whether you’re buying for your family members, your partner or your friends.
Are slippers a good gift?
Yes, slippers make a great gift for a number of different recipients. Not only are they super comfortable, but they are also extremely practical and can be used all year round.
Slippers are also ideal for every member of the family, from kids to parents to grandparents. Slippers make great gifts for men and women alike.
What types of slippers are on trend right now?
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Boot slippers
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Open heel slippers (mules)
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Moccasins
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Traditional slippers
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Novelty slippers
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Platform slippers
Although you might want to buy a pair of slippers as a gift for someone else, try and go for a pair that they’ll love and want to wear all year round, not just some that they’ll wear while they’re fashionable.
What makes a great pair of slippers?
A good pair of slippers should use high quality materials. Not only will this make the slippers more comfortable to wear, but they’ll also last much longer, especially if they will be worn just about everyday.
Comfort is also an important factor to consider. While moving around your home, you want to feel comfortable, which is why having supportive and comfortable slippers is a must for many. Look for features like memory foam, sole cushioning and arch support.
Grip is another feature that makes a great pair of slippers, especially if you’re buying them for kids or older adults. The likelihood that they’ll fall on wet floors or surfaces within the house will decrease with increased grip on the slippers.
Top slipper gifts for women
The Skechers Too Cozy Dog Attitude Taupe Vegan Slippers provide a great combination of novelty and practicality. Featuring a cute dog face on the toes and full foot coverage, these slippers will add fun to your feet.
These mules also have a rubber sole ensuring a good underfoot grip, perfect for indoor and outdoor wear.
Skechers Vegan Memory Foam Cozy Slide Slippers will add a little flair to the woman in your life's at-home outfits. The casual slider features a soft leopard print design, paired with a cushioned memory foam footbed.
These vegan friendly slippers will make the perfect gift for the animal lovers in your life.
The Skechers Keepsakes Ice Angel Grey Faux Fur Wedge Slippers are the ultimate casual yet comfortable slip on slippers that come in a classic clog design with platform soles. Featuring a pull on tab and a lowered back for an easy slip on fit, the slippers are ideal for women of all ages.
The faux fur shoe lining and the plush foam cushioned footbed also provide great warmth and comfort.
For those who don’t like full foot coverage, the Skechers Arch Fit Lounge Unwind Black Mule Slipper is a great choice. With a slider style design and Patented Skechers Arch Fit® contoured footbed, these slippers will have the woman in your life feeling relaxed and supported.
They also feature flexible rubber traction outsoles and a contoured footbed that helps mould to feet, reducing shock and increasing weight dispersion.
Top slipper gifts for men
The Mens Zedzzz Warm Lined Velour Double Gusset Full Slippers are a great choice for those who like to easily put on/off their slippers. With a navy blue synthetic suede and brown contrasting faux leather trip, the man in your life will be stepping out in style this Christmas.
The padded footbed also provides extra comfort, and the rubber sole is ideal to prevent slips or trips.
The Zedzzz Warm Lined Velour Double Gusset Full Slippers Black Brown makes the perfect luxury gift for any man in your life thanks to the warm and comfortable design. These full back slippers come with a slingback design and elasticated side gussets to ensure a secure fit.
They also feature warm textile linings and durable, flexible sole units, as well as a range of other colours.