Despite the gloomy days and downright chilly weather that winter brings, there are some things to love about winter: watching the first snowfall of the season, sipping on chai tea or hot wine, and cozying up with an oversized sweater and a pair of ethical and sustainable slippers!
This guide will help you discover the last item on that list with the round-up below of sustainable house shoes made with eco-friendly natural fabrics — like locally-sourced wool, recycled cotton, organic cotton, and hemp — using ethical production practices.
Not only are the brands on this list providing fair employment for artisans but many of the slippers on this list are helping preserve cultural traditions. Wool felting, for instance, is a heritage art form in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan.
In terms of materials, the animal fibers used for these slippers are often central to the culture of the artisans making them. Sheep, which are sheared for their wool, for example are deeply respected in various cultures around the world and they are a renewable, sustainable source of income for artisans and farmers.
If you prefer to go animal-free, no problem — there are also eco-friendly vegan slippers in here if that’s what you’re looking for.
(Prefer a sturdy sock to a slipper? Check out our sustainable socks guide.)
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Our Top Picks for More Sustainable Slippers
1. Kyrgies
Cozy up consciously with Kyrgies classic, fair trade slippers handmade using traditional felting techniques by women artisans in a women-run factory in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgies’ house shoes are made naturally odor-resistant wool that is sourced ethically and locally from unfenced open fields in Kyrgyzstan.
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production, Natural Fibers, Supports Cultural Preservation
Price Range: $54 – $129
2. Dooeys
Voted “Best Overall” slipper by House Beautiful, Dooeys house shoes are made from eco-friendly materials and designed to offer all-day comfort and support.
These sustainable house shoes loafers, mules, are made from plant-based and recycled materials like apple leather, recycled rubber soles, cork and recycled cushioned foam insoles, and a soft organic cotton lining. Theses slip-on indoor shoes are available in three styles: mules, loafers, and sandals.
Conscious Qualities: Eco-Conscious Materials, Crafted To Last
Price Range: $130 – $140
3. ONE432
These vegan eco-friendly slippers from ONE432 are made with recycled cotton and colored with vegetable dyes. The brand’s sustainable house shoes are crafted and hand-embroidered by artisans in Pakistan earning living wages.
ONE432 is also a BIPOC-owned business and in addition to ensuring living wages, they share 50% of their profits with their cause & craftspeople.
Conscious Qualities: BIPOC-Owned, Eco Materials, Ethical Production
Price: $47 – 130
4. Chilote
Slip on a pair of these hand-knit, fair trade slippers from Chilote for instant relaxation and cozy, hygge vibes. Chilote’s super comfy house shoes are each handmade by women artisans in Patagonia who work out of the comfort of their homes. The wool for these slippers is sourced locally and the salmon leather used for some of the styles is sourced as a byproduct of the fishing industry.
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production, Natural Materials
Price Range: $56 – $98
5. AURA QUE
AURA QUE partners with a co-operative in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal to create their quality fair trade slippers. The brand has felted slippers if you’d prefer a bit of support and structure or slipper socks for a more snug fit (and if you like keeping your feet warm by curling up on the sofa!).
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production, Natural Materials
Price Range: $62 – $80
6. Betterfelt
A combination of Danish design and Nepali craftmanship, Betterfelt’s fair trade slippers are simple, practical, and comfortable.
Each pair of the cozy wool slippers (the brand has indoor and outdoor options!) are hand felted and handmade ethically in Betterfelt’s workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Betterfelt also has adorable little slippers for kids!
Conscious Qualities: Fair Trade Certified, Slow-Made
Price: $49 – $99
7. Baabuk
Baabuk is a B-Corp certified business with ethical and sustainable slippers for adults and kids.
Their comfy house shoes are made in Nepal by artisans with New Zealand wool that’s cleaned using an eco washing process where the water is recycled.
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production
Price Range: $39 – $89
8. Rawganique
Rawganique’s all-vegan, sustainable slippers are made from hemp and organic cotton! This hemp and organic cotton is grown by Rawganique and the slippers all made completely in-house, too. Taking it yet another step further, these soft slippers are completely free of synthetic fibers, most variants are glue-free, and there are also numerous options available without elastic. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more sustainable slipper!
Conscious Qualities: Eco Materials, Vegan, Transparent Production
Price Range: $19 – $99
9. Felt & Yarn
The fair trade slippers from Felt & Yarn are as cozy as they come! Made from thick merino wool, these slippers will keep your feet warm — but not too hot — and dry. Wool is naturally odor-resistant and moisture absorbent.
Felt & Yarn’s slippers are ethically handmade by Nepalese craftswomen and the company is fair trade certified by Goodweave.
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production, Natural Materials
Price Range: $47 – $54
10. Kingdom of Wow!
Keep your feet snuggly warm with Kingdom of Wow!’s ultra-cozy house shoes. These ethical slippers are designed to mold perfectly to the shape of your feet for maximum comfort and warmth. Each pair is responsibly-made by artisans in Cambodia earning above-minimum wages and receiving benefits like insurance and complimentary lunches.
Conscious Qualities: Ethical Production, Natural Fibers
Price Range: $89 – $109
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