Slippers might seem like a small purchase, but a good pair makes a real difference to home comfort — particularly across the long Northern Irish winter. Cordners stocks the UK's most-loved slipper brands: Hotter (British comfort), Padders (extra-wide options), Lazy Dogz (cosy memory-foam styles), Drilleys (Irish heritage), Birkenstock (the cork-footbed Boston is technically a clog but works as a slipper) and Crocs (slipper-style lined clogs).
The right slipper depends on how you use the house. If you walk between rooms, kitchen and hallway daily, you'll want a slipper with a hard outdoor-ready sole — many of our Hotter, Padders and Drilleys styles offer this so you can pop to the bins or post without changing shoes. If you mainly wear them while sitting, plush memory foam soles are more comfortable and prevent sliding.
Comfort features matter. Memory foam footbeds reduce pressure points and adapt to your foot shape with body heat. Faux fur and shearling linings add warmth — essential in poorly-insulated rooms. Wide fittings (EE, EEE) accommodate swollen feet, bunions or anyone who finds high-street slippers pinch. Adjustable closures (Velcro, elastic) help if you have hand mobility issues.
Slipper sizing tends to be more flexible than regular footwear — most slippers accommodate a small amount of variation in foot width. UK standards apply for adult slippers; children's slippers follow kids' UK sizing. If you're between sizes, going up half a size for a roomier fit is sensible, particularly if you wear thick socks.
Care: most fabric and faux-fur slippers can be machine-washed at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle (check the care label first). Air-dry only — tumble drying damages the linings. Leather slippers wipe clean and benefit from occasional conditioning. Memory foam soles compress with heavy daily wear and may need replacing after 1-2 years.
Cordners has been Northern Ireland's footwear specialist since 1937. Family-owned across three generations, we've built our reputation on three things: choosing the brands customers can trust, fitting shoes properly using trained staff and free in-store measuring, and standing behind every pair we sell. Our stores across Northern Ireland stock the widest range of footwear in the region, and our online store brings that same expertise to anyone in the UK and Ireland.
Every pair is sourced directly from the brand or its authorised UK distributor — what you order is 100% genuine and comes with the manufacturer's full warranty. Free 30-day returns means you can try at home with zero risk. If the size or style isn't right, send them back at our expense. Free standard UK delivery on orders over £75, with next-day delivery available on orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Click-and-collect from any Cordners store across Northern Ireland is free of charge, with stock typically ready within one working day. Need sizing advice? Visit any Cordners store for a free fitting from our trained team, or chat to us online during business hours.