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Italic Shearling Short Boots
Italic’s straight-from-the-manufacturer marketplace opened to the general public earlier this fall, making their exclusive, cost-effective goods more accessible than ever. These short shearling boots are from the same maker as a famous brand that rhymes with pug, but you would never tell the difference. These boots come in a classic chestnut color, as well as black. Snag them fast—available sizes are dwindling.

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The North Face Thermoball Traction Bootie
Have cold feet? With the Thermoball Traction Bootie, the experts at the North Face created a soft, moldable slip-on bootie that’s ultrawarm and has a covert-but-durable sole that’s perfect for padding around the house, and even those small excursions outside of the house. They’re a style that I can only dub half high-fashion, half trash bag—and they’re all the more lovable for it. Plus, these booties are made from recycled PET ripstop nylon and recycled rubber. Oh, and they’re water-resistant. Pretty sweet, eh?

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Minnetonka Moccasins
Living at the intersection of a refined loafer and comfy slipper is the Minnetonka Moccasin. Beloved as a classic and made of soft suede leather, this moccasin is adaptable—ready to be slipped on as you kick back and lounge all day or go out for a quick neighborhood spin. The padded insole melts into your feet, and the leather never uncomfortably rubs or chafes—so the break-in period is painless. And if you’re looking for a beefier option that can handle everyday wear outdoors, Minnetonka has released the Kilty Plus for women, which has deeply lugged rubber soles, a cushy midsole, and water-resistant leather.

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Jenni Kaye Shearling Mules
Cuddly—but oh-so chic. For the person who likes structure in their lounging footwear, designer Jenni Kanye’s shearling mules are a workleisure dream: Part slipper, part statement shoe.

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NakedCashmere Mule Slipper
Could there be a softer, more luxurious treat for your feet than a pair of 100% cashmere slippers atop a padded, suede sole? The answer is no. These slippers are clouds to walk upon, and look much chicer than other mule designs. We love the six available drab neutral colors (they have a zen quality to them), but if you are looking for a little more pizzazz, there’s also a triple black puff slipper, complete with pompoms perched atop.

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Teva ReEmbers
Designed to be slipped on after a long day hiking, these cozy little camp shoes make an excellent house slipper for anyone with cold feet. With a 100% recycled ripstop upper, microfiber lining and polyester rib knit collar, the shoes are sold in beautiful colors including olive, off-white and honey gold. They fold down flat, so they’re perfect to slip into a weekend backpack or slide under your bed when you’re not using them.

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