Best men’s slippers: From UGG to Birkenstock, moccasin to sheepskin

Enduring a frosty winter without a cosy pair of slippers would be as impressive as getting through a British summer without rain.

Often, from around November through to April, mornings are cold in Blighty, making getting to the shower on icy mornings pretty wretched. Plus, there is something incredibly satisfying about kicking off blister-inducing work shoes, or soggy trainers, and sliding into a pair of toasty slippers.

In Japan, this simple ritual is taken to a new level. Slippers are often assigned to different occasions and floor types; you might even get a pair