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They make great Christmas gifts, too

Bet you never thought you'd count slipper socks as a wardrobe staple, right? Us neither – but 2021 has been a moment. No longer just a random stocking filler (thanks mum); slipper socks are now wanted. NEEDED.

Plus, we think they make the perfect Christmas gift when you're on a budget or don't know your Secret Santa pal too well.

Most of us are flexi working in offices now, with shoes on; but when WFH, all dress codes go out of the window. Sure, it was fine back in August with our bare feet and the cool breeze making us feel all free and bohemian (even with Macbook in hand); but once that gentle wind turned cold AF, so did our extremities.

The key to keeping your toes toasty without out your bills skyrocketing? Slipper socks. You know the ones we're talking about: thick, knitted, probably lined with fleece and finished with non-slip pads. They're a hell of a lot warmer than your standard trainer liners, won't look grotty after a day padding around the house like those said liners, and should stop you from slipping over (it happens, a lot) when you're walking from your desk to the fridge.

We'll be the first to admit they're not the sexiest of accessories. But, tbh, we gave up on looking fly at home right about when all the Zoom invites dried up. Anyway, we're pretty much obsessed with comfort over here at WH (it's one of the key pillars of wellness!), so we had fun putting together this edit of the best slipper socks for you. Keep scrolling, by slide 15 you'll be totally convinced.

Fair Isle is the most Christmassy pattern out there, and also happens to be the chicest festive motif to wear when you don't do red/Rudolph/tinsel/tartan vibes.

Made from faux fur and lined in borg, these slipper socks are bringing cosy from every angle. If they look a little impractical to you, fear not: they're fitted with non-slip pads at the base.

Crew Cothing's socks feel festive thanks to the red chevron intarsia and pom pom trims, but they'll work post-December too. We love the cosy borg lining.

We love the whimsical cloud and sky print on these slipper socks.

Part slipper, part sock, part ballet flat, this adorable design would look great with a pair of silk pyjamas.

Yup, you can pretty much find everything you need for your wardrobe and the kitchen sink at Amazon. These cable-knit slipper socks are gorg; lined with fleece and finished with pompom ties.

These are a bold design, we'll admit – but who cares about good taste when working from home? Embrace your playful side.

Where do we begin with how fun White Stuff's slipper socks – the chevron polka-dot knit, the starry non-slip sole or the pompom trims?

The mother of all slipper socks, Sea Salt's pair is hand-crocheted from navy wool and filled with a cosy fleece lining. We love how the design is called 'Quiet Room' – if only Santa could get everyone's neighbours a pair for Christmas.

Sockshop is, you guessed it, a pretty great place to look for slipper socks. This pair has a funky design where the anti-slip dots would normally be, and some playful pompom ties.

The best way to buy festive without wasting money one one-hit-wonders? Star prints, every time. 

Oliver Bonas' slipper socks are little bit loud and we like it. We're not just talking about the tonal leopard print, btw, even the non-slip dots on the sole are sparkly.

Falke's slipper socks are pretty hardcore – they're reinforced with a felt shoe for durability and stability. The last thing your feet need post-run is a stubbed toe, are we right?

Ok so not technically slipper socks, just a really, really luxe pair we couldn't resist. They're made from camel ribbed cashmere and look so chic with striped pyjamas and knit loungewear on rest days.

Tbh, you're probably going to need more than one pair of slipper socks in your repetoire. SockShop's three-pack is a total bargain.