The best women’s slippers that you won’t want to take off

After sliding my feet into these slippers, they instantly felt cloudlike. They're made from the most supreme super-soft sheepskin, along with really supple suede. They're unbelievably cosy and snug, and the thick sheepskin shows what excellent quality they are.

I love the low-heel mule design, making them really easy to slip on – no Cindarella sister-like foot stuffing going on here – while also giving some warmth to the heels. The slightly square toe has thick patterned stitching, which has been done by hand, and takes its inspiration from Inuit-designed shoes. The sole is soft meaning they're absolutely not a pair to nip out to take the bins out in.

Shepherd of Sweden has the most extensive range of sheepskin and wool slippers I've seen, with many worthy styles, making it hard to choose just one pair. And if you fall in love with the brand, they also do proper outside boots and shoes too. They are shipped from Sweden, but all taxes are included in the slipper price.

After putting on these slippers, I instantly felt like I was walking on clouds. They're bouncy, snug, comfy and fully envelope feet in wooly warmth, that you won't want to take off. I'm a size 8 and tried the 7-8, which fits well.

They're one of the chunkiest slippers I've tested, but don't feel novelty at all. They win extra points as they're made entirely from wool. They come in a two-tone colourway – grey and cream, which feels very winter appropriate and adds to the cloud-like look of the slippers. However, they're also available in purple and cream, or pink and cream.

Every year, Boden comes up with fun designs and mixes them with its signature pops of bright colours that often become cult favourites and constantly sell out – and I think these might be one of those products. These slippers are a fun riff on a cork-style clog and I love the sturdy sole, which is made from pink rubber with a slight undulating texture.

They're great fitting, so take your normal size and you can also pick them up in a pale pink with burgundy soles colourway. They're made in Spain too, which is usually renowned for its quality manufacturing, but it's a shame they're made with synthetic materials.

This year, Fatface has an excellent selection of well-designed slippers, especially for those among us who love cosy sheepskin.

This folddown pair feels like the cosiest and snuggest full slippers I've tried. Usually, I'm more of a fan of a slip-on slipper style, but these full slippers are surprisingly easy to pull on compared to some others we tried. Plus, they’re cosy and have superbly thick sheepskin inside. They also have a very solid sole, so can be worn outside. Best of all, they look and feel far more luxurious than their sub-£50 price tag suggests.

These moccasin-style full slippers are a pair I've had for years and keep returning too. They're made in Poland and feature a wide brim of sheepskin, a colourful star-shaped motif over the toe that's hand stitched, as is around the slipper's edge, too.

They're a good fit size-wise, so order your usual size. They have solid soles but are suede-like and do get stained, but are fine for popping outside if it's not wet. Also available in mule styles, or with cream, white or even pink sheepskin with varying coloured uppers and stitching motif. Or if you're feeling brave, there's a lucky dip option where you're sent a random colourway for just £28 – a real bargain.

Warm and snug, these slippers lean into the clog trend.

The slippers feature an adjustable strap to help with fit across the top of the foot, but I found them harder to slide into, compared with some other styles, as they’re quite compact height-wise. This means you may want to try sizing up to get the ideal fit when it comes to these stylish, on-trend teddy-bear boucle mules.

I like the quilted design of these slip-on mules, which are comfy, cosy and lightweight – making them easy to pack in a suitcase if you can't bear to be away without slippers. And they come with a branded cotton drawstring bag to travel with, too. I tried the 40-41 size which were plenty spacious enough for my size UK8 feet.

I really like that they don't have chunky or plastic soles. Instead, the felt-like soles are reinforced on the font of the foot and the heel, and also have understated branding, which looks very chic. Inside has a cosy soft bottom and they have a decent spring to them considering the soles aren't very thick. They're also made in Portugal, another country known for its better manufacturing standards.

For lovers of ballet flats, these are the slippers for you. Featuring soft sheepskin, the brand's USP is that all its sheepskin is made in the UK. To be more specific, they're made in the brand's workshop in Newquay, Cornwall, where it's been making sheepskin slippers for 35 years. It even offers a re-soling service for its sheepskin boots. Plus, Celtic & Co supports the Campaign for Wool initiative, championing the benefits of using this natural fibre over synthetic fibres at a time when wool has such a low value.

This slipper style was created after the brand says it listened to its customers, who wanted a classic slipper with an added contemporary edge. They're easy to get on, have a soft sole with added non-slip sections, and are perfect for people who prefer a slimmer style, but still want the cosiness of sheepskin.

Best known for its sumptuous sofas and mid-century inspired quality furniture, Loaf has branched out into homeware from mugs to bed linen, as well as slippers and socks.

These cream-coloured slip-on mules are made from Australian shearling and are oh-so soft. Inside is also made from a shearling wool with a layer of foam, giving a little spring, too. There's a fairly sturdy rubber sole, so you can pop outside if needs be in them, without the worry of getting soggy feet. They have a great generous fit, so no need to size up, unless you want to combine them with the brand's chunky wool socks too. Coming in a branded cotton bag, they feel very good quality and luxurious yet feel quite well priced.

I've included another pair from Fatface as the brand just has so many good options, this snug mule design is undeniably inspired by the hit creation from Ugg that rocketed the brand back into the limelight with Gen Z.

With a low-cut ankle design, these are a little more understated than Uggs' as they don't have any brightly coloured stitching around the edges. They're soft, easy to get on, and make a great unisex pair. They've also got solid and grippy soles and can be worn outside too.

An update on perhaps one of the most classic slipper styles, this slip-on mule has a sheepskin inner and suede outer with a sheepskin cuff, and a chunky platform sole, giving it a more contemporary feel.

Though it's not too high, so don't let that put you off. They're soft and cosy, easy to get on and off, with a soft sheepskin insole too.