As the colder months roll in, I’ve come to realize how essential it is to have a pair of winter slip-on booties that I can put on quickly while standing. I don’t want to sit on the floor or a bench and fuss with laces and buckles–a challenge for my arthritic fingers. Plus, a cozy pair of pull-on booties that provide enough space for swollen feet, allowing me to move without any painful pressure? Sounds heavenly.
With the right pair of winter slip-on booties, I can quickly head out for walks with my dog or make those last-minute trips to the store without worrying about discomfort or struggling to get my boots on. See my top picks for cozy, good-fitting slip-on boots for winter:
The North Face Thermoball Traction Bootie
I love Victoria’s Zappos review of TNF Thermoball bootie: “This is basically a snow slipper, a warm puffy little thing with enough of a sole and a bit of traction to get you through the conditions just outside your house, or your tent if you are winter camping.” Ok, there you have it, a snow slipper. There is no arch support, but you can add your own. Available in sizes 5-11 for $49-69 from Zappos and Amazon.
This is Dr. Scholl’s winter version of their popular Time Off sneaker. With a 2″ sport sole with 1 1/3″ platform, the Time Off Yo boot is as cute as it is functional. You’ll also find moderate arch support, dense cushioning and soft microfiber upper with faux shearling trim. Available in sizes 6-10, medium and wide widths for $59-80 from Dr. Scholl’s Shoes and Zappos.
These affordable slip-on booties by Easy Spirit have garnered stellar reviews for fit and feel. A happy Easy Spirit customers says this about her Trippin Cozy booties: “Hard time finding comfy books because of the arthritis in my feet. With these my feet just slip right in and sigh. Highly highly recommend!” Available in sizes 5-12, narrow to extra wide widths for $27-85 from Easy Spirit, Amazon and Nordstrom.
If you’ve experienced the pain-relieving comfort and support of Oofos sandals, you’ll want to take a look at the new Oomega Londoner boot with the same OOfoam™ Technology as the sandals. Reviews are coming in overwhelmingly positive. Find a pair in sizes 5-11 for $199.95 from Oofos.
These pillowy luxury leather booties feature Fitflop’s famous Microwobbleboard midsole–a triple-density midsole that follows the three footstep stages (firm heel/soft middle/medium at toes). Available in sizes 5-11 for $114 from Fitflop.com.
One of the original “hands-free” shoes, Kizik is at it again with the Juno Mid slip-on boot. Slip on these warm insulated boots with moderate arch support and rugged traction–hands free! Word has it they run a little snug, so order up. Available in sizes 6-11 for $149 from Kizik.
I love my Chaco Ramble Puffs, but it looks like they’re phasing out to make room for the newest addition of the Ramble collection. The Chaco Ramble Rugged features a thick water-resistant canvas upper with the same warm foot-soothing fleece lining and supportive Chaco insole (which isn’t removable, so order up if you plan to wear with orthotics). Available in whole sizes 5-12 for $59-85 from Chacos.com.
Although not quite a slip-on bootie, the Earth Fleet looks too comfortable to leave off the list. A wide square toe allows for thicker socks and a cork outsole provides good shock-absorption. Available in sizes 5-12 for $64-129 from Earth Shoes and Amazon.
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