We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

We never thought we'd say this, but slipper socks are pretty much a wardrobe essential these days. Last year we started spending more time indoors so, naturally, we invested in decent loungewear and started swapping our shoes for something more comfortable.

Which is why this fluffy footwear is so handy. A hybrid between, you guessed it, socks and slippers, they keep your feet warm, cosy and clean while you're padding around the house. They're thicker than average and typically worn in winter, sometimes dotted with non-slip pads or fitted with a reinforced sole.

There's a whole host of options out there to choose from. The sensible will no doubt go for grippy styles and the silly, for playfully patterned iterations. But, if you like to keep things as elegant as possible, even when you are working from home, rest-assured the ribbed cashmere socks in our edit will tick every box.

Why not treat your toes to a little bit of luxury? Here are 18 pairs of slipper socks to shop ahead of gifting season.

These cable-knit socks are finished with discreet grippy dots at the sole to prevent any slip or falls.

These slipper socks are striped with colourful leopard-print and trimmed with faux fur at the cuff. 

While we'd all love a pair of UGG slippers to swan around in at home, these sock booties are also a treat. We particularly like the fleecy lining and tassel trims.

This slipper shoe sock hybrid isn't called 'quiet room' for nothing – they'll muffle footsteps as well as keeping your toes toasty. We love the fleece lining.

We love the power-blue hue and contrast trims on Oliver Bonas' cashmere-blend socks.

Pantherella is one of the best sock brands around (we can can confirm, we've tried many a pair) and well worth the money. Pop these gorgeous cashmere socks in your Secret Santa's stocking for extra brownie points.

White Stuff's bed socks feel so chic with their colour-block detailing.

We love the boho stripe knitted through ASOS's chunky bed socks.

Looking for a pair of slipper socks to wear on Christmas day? Or perhaps a stocking filler? This Fair Isle pair is perfect.

A more sustainable option, Fat Face's spotted socks are blended with recycled fibres.

Pure Collection's ribbed cashmere bed socks make the perfect gift. Choose from cream, baby-blue, grey navy and powder-pink.

Get playful at home with these sweet heart-print socks.

Made from terry wool, Arket's socks are uber stretchy, have a lovely, tactile finish and feel much hardier than cashmere iterations.

Get playful with these leopard-print bed socks from OB.

Boux Avenue's slipper socks are knitted to look like crushed velvet. Choose from pink or a chic grey hue.

Hosiery brand Falke knows socks. This pair is fitted with a felt shell for reinforcement (no holes in your toes) and has a sturdy non-slip sole.

Joules' ribbed socks are made from ultra soft alpaca yarns and come in a range of soft pastel shades including this pretty baby pink.

If you need something to keep you warm while WFH, head over to the sock shop's website asap.