Now that I am semi-retired and work from home, I wear slippers a lot. Especially since we have a large ivory antique Turkish rug in our living room, I prefer not to tramp around the house in shoes that have been worn outside. However, finding comfortable, machine-washable slippers with a memory foam foot bed and a sturdy but flexible sole has been a longstanding quest, especially since most slippers are too narrow for my feet.
For decades, I made do with the Acorn Spa Wrap slippers that are very popular for people with foot problems. Then, I finally found my “holy grail” slippers last year.
Here is my product review of my wonderful Landeer memory foam slippers, which I wear every day and love, and which Amazon buyers with both narrow and wide feet also rave about.
I first discovered these slippers about a year and a half ago while putting together a Christmas wish list, which my husband's parents request from both us every year during the holiday shopping season. Since my old Acorn Spa Wrap quilted terrycloth slippers with a memory foam foot bed (a popular model that I had worn and periodically repurchased for decades) had gotten quite "long in the tooth" and the memory foam had eventually lost its resilience, I decided that new slippers would be a good, affordable wish list item and a gift I would appreciate and use daily.
Since I have wide feet, the selection is pretty limited. Even though the Acorn slippers came in a wide width option, were machine washable and had a Velcro closure that accommodated my high instep, I didn't love them. They also had a very thin rubber outsole that wasn't ideal for, say, walking outside to the mailbox (especially given our New England weather).
After researching memory foam slippers with a sturdy, non-slip rubber sole that would fit my wide feet comfortably, I decided to put these Landeer indoor-outdoor slippers on my Christmas wish list. Since they were from Amazon, I knew they would be easy to return if they didn't work out. Fortunately, they turned out to be great!
What I Love About These Landeer Memory Foam Slippers
I much prefer these Landeer Memory Foam Slippers to my old, tried-and-true
Acorn Spa Wrap ones. Here are some of the reasons:
- Extremely comfortable, well cushioned and lightweight. These are by far the most comfortable slippers I've ever worn! The memory foam foot bed is substantial and has held up extremely well over time, much better than that of my old Acorn Spa Wrap slippers. And, unlike many indoor-outdoor slippers with a sturdy rubber outsole, these are also very lightweight.
- Breathable fabric uppers. These slippers have uppers made of a breathable knitted fabric. My feet stay comfortably warm while wearing these but don't become hot and perspired.
- Plush fleece lining. The soft, plush fleece lining feels so good against my tender feet!
- Flexible, sturdy, waterproof rubber outsoles for good traction. The much thicker rubber outsoles have deeper treads for better traction and absorb the impact when I'm walking on a hard surface, like our kitchen laminate flooring, bathroom floor tiles and uncarpeted areas of our wood floors. Despite their thickness (just over an inch at the heel and tapering down slightly at the toe), these waterproof rubber outsoles are also flexible enough to bend in half. And although they are not marketed as indoor-outdoor slippers, I and many other Amazon customers who have reviewed them find these slippers suitable to wear on a cement patio, walkway or pavement, if desired.
- Machine washable and durable. Being able to toss these into the washing machine is especially important for the (admittedly infrequent) occasions when I wear them outdoors. (I wish we could do that with our regular shoes, lol!) I'm pleased to say that these have held up well after repeated machine washing.
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Fits both regular and wide width feet (not recommended for narrow
feet). If you have been unhappy with the limited options for wide slippers,
I recommend giving these a try. Even though I wear a size 7 or 7.5 extra
wide shoe, these slippers fit me perfectly. Based on the many Amazon
customer reviews I've read, buyers with regular width feet love them, too!
Note: I found that they run a bit long and, after wearing the Women's size 7/8 slippers that my in-laws bought me two Christmases ago for a while, I eventually bought myself a pair in size 5/6, which fits me perfectly. However, the majority of customer reviews indicate that they fit true to size, so I would recommend ordering your usual size and then exchanging them if you find them too long for your feet. - A wide choice of colors. As of this writing, there are 14 color choices for these Landeer mule slippers: Moonlight (a pretty aqua, and the color I chose), Navy, Olive Green, Purple, Red, Wine Red, Apple Green (a lighter olive green), Dark Gray, Light Gray, Pink Orange (a light peach shade), Rose Red (actually a bright medium pink), Pink (pale pink), Black and Yellow. Something to suit everyone, both men and women.
- Very affordable price. The list price for these slippers on Amazon is $29.99 as of this post's publication date. As I write this, there's currently a 33%-off deal, so you can snag a pair (or two) for just $19.99. (I don't know how long it will last, though, so if you want to try a pair at this great price, don't wait to order!)
Sitting with my legs stretched out looking at my feet in my ultra comfy Landeer memory foam slippers |
Backless "Mule" Slippers Are a Mixed Blessing
I appreciate that backless mule slippers are quicker and easier to slip on and off than styles that enclose the heels. Fortunately, thanks to the long uppers that cover the entire instep, these Landeer slippers stay on my feet without my having to grip the insole with my toes (like other backless styles I have tried on in the past).
On the other hand, they can also come off more easily in situations when I'd rather they didn't, such as when I'm going up and down our treacherous old basement steps, which are very steep and have narrow treads that were built long before the current codes were established.
Designed for Both Women and Men
I was delighted to see that these Landeer memory foam slippers are sized to fit both women and men. Because of the width of the size selection boxes, the size decriptions are truncated until you click on a box to display the full description, so at first glance it might appear that there are only women's sizes. However, when you click one one of the size selection boxes, you will see that each size includes corresponding men's sizes for each of the women's sizes, e.g., "9-10 Women/7-8 Men."
The Amazon product listing also includes helpful size charts that convert U.S. women's and men's sizes to European sizes and foot lengths in both inches and centimeters, as well as instructions for how to measure your foot length correctly.
Makes a Thoughtful Gift
After having put them on my Christmas wish list and worn them since Christmas 2021 (including ordering a pair one size smaller after a few months), I can't say enough good things about what a terrific gift these Landeer memory foam slippers have been.
I think they would make great gifts for men as well as for women, and especially for people who work from home or are retired or bedridden. I'll bet someone who requires an extended hospital stay would also appreciate these soft, easy-on and easy-off slippers with a sturdy rubber outsole that provides good traction.
The price is right, especially if you can snag a pair during the 33% off deal on Amazon. Why not pick up a few pairs and get a jump on your birthday and Christmas shopping?
Finally, don't forget yourself! If you don't love your current slippers, I highly recommend giving these a try.
Landeer Memory Foam Slippers - Selected Colors
Landeer Memory Foam Slippers - Moonlight
Landeer Memory Foam Slippers - Dark Gray
Landeer Memory Foam Slippers - Purple
Landeer Memory Foam Slippers - Apple Green
You’ll Love These Insanely Comfortable Memory Foam Slippers by Margaret Schindel
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Thanks for your thorough review, Margaret. I'll have to tell my son and DIL about these slippers. They do not wear shoes inside their home; rather have 'indoor shoes' or 'slippers' they change to when preferring not to walk around in their stocking feet. These memory foam slippers you describe here look very comfortable.
ReplyDeleteYou’re very welcome, Elf. They really are wonderfully comfortable. I hope your son and daughter-in-law give them a try, I love mine!
DeleteI can see that I need to add these slippers to my own wishlist. I've tried several memory foam slippers, but none have stood the test of time (past 6 months). Because I stand in my kitchen, sometimes hours in one day, I really do need a good memory foam slipper to wear on my hardwood floors. Thank you for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, Ms. Mouse! I has been intending to get one of those shock-absorbing rubber kitchen mats, but since I got these slippers with their thick rubber sole, getting a mat has become less of a priority (although I still want one). These slippers have held up so much better than their predecessors. I think you’ll really like them!
DeleteThese sound like a delight for your feet! I love slippers in the house and can't live without mine, so when I'm looking for a new pair I know where I'm going to find them! Right here. If you recommend them, I know that they will be wonderful. Thanks, I will share this with my family for sure!
ReplyDeleteOlivia, for the vote of confidence in my product reviews! If you wear slippers a lot when you’re at home, I think your tootsies will thank you for a pair of these well cushioned, fleece lined, breathable rubber soled slippers.
DeleteI'm ordering a pair. Thank you for this recommendation - I need something comfy for my very achy feet - we've been doing a lot of house reno/facelift stuff and I'm so struggling with my legs and my feet
ReplyDeleteOh, Barbara, I’m so sorry your home renovations have taken such a toll on your poor, tired, swollen feet! Please let me know how you like these when you get them. I’m really hoping they help provide some pain relief.
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