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Are Celtic & Co slippers worth the money?

29 replies

WaitingForMe · 08/10/2014 17:21

I need some slippers and am sick of spending £10 on pairs that fall apart within weeks. Celtic & Co have some lovely ones and I'm happy to spend the money if they last.

Or recommendations for other brands appreciated.

OP posts:
DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 08/10/2014 17:22

Marks place!

Horispondle · 08/10/2014 17:24

Hope so! I just bought a pair today!

hairygodmother · 08/10/2014 17:28

Currently wearing a fabulously warm pair of Dearfoams with memory foam lining, they are so comfy. Got them on ebay, mine are the grey knit ones. Solid soles so also ok for popping out to bin etc.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200966185642?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=500187525663&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

AalyaSecura · 08/10/2014 17:29

YES!

I have these (I don't turn down the edges though!), and they are incredibly comfy and snugly warm. And have lasted constant wear over two winters so far.

Talisin · 08/10/2014 17:30

In a similar vein to the Celtic ones - these John Lewis ones are the business. Just replaced my old ones after about four years of service and my toes are blissfully warm and snuggly.

PureDeadBrilliant · 08/10/2014 17:31

Yes they are brilliant

RonaldMcDonald · 08/10/2014 17:31

dunno about celtic

i HATE UGGS

except they are genius as slippers. I was bought some coquettes and they are the. best. thing. ever

BogStandardOldWoman · 08/10/2014 17:32

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RonaldMcDonald · 08/10/2014 17:32

dreadful old lady coquettes best slippers ever

hairygodmother · 08/10/2014 17:33

Sorry, major fail on the providing a link front Wink

hairygodmother · 08/10/2014 17:34

Those Uggs look incredible and I don't normally like them either. Those ones look as though you could scale a mountain in them.

Original poster
WaitingForMe · 08/10/2014 17:51

Thanks all.

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Hopefully · 08/10/2014 19:12

My Celtic ones have lasted v well (3 years old, I think), but the sheepskin has all worn off on the insole bit, so they aren't as cosy as they once were. Still in perfect nick apart from that though.

fidelma · 08/10/2014 19:15

Very good. Worth it.

lavendersun · 08/10/2014 19:18

Our first Celtic slipper boots lasted for ten years, both of us on our second pair which are about 3 or four years old. I wash them in the washing machine on a wool wash whenever I think they need it.

So I would say yes!

Ilovenicesoap · 08/10/2014 19:20

Mine are about 8 years old-manky but still cosy .
So warm and comfortable .

PeteHornberger · 08/10/2014 20:06

I thought so, until recently-had only had them a year and a half and washed them according to their advice and the insole has cracked, meaning they are now unwearable really Confused

Am gutted as really liked them but I did expect a bit longer from them for the money, considering they only get worn for half of the year.

The customer service wasn't fantastic when I emailed them about it either so am now considering a pair of Uggs as apparently they are magnificent and indestructible!

Awks · 08/10/2014 20:08

I have the bootees too and they are lovely. I got them for Christmas and they are still v fluffy so yes they are worth it.

Oly4 · 08/10/2014 20:22

Does anyone have a discount code they could share? These look like the perfect present for my mum! X

VillaVillekulla · 08/10/2014 20:34

I love mine. I got them as a Christmas present last year and they look as good as new despite being worn everyday for most of the year.

cheapskatemum · 08/10/2014 21:39

YES! Mine are 4 years old and still going strong. Unfortunately DS1 loves them too and now his feet are bigger than mine he has split the right hand one. I will be asking for another pair for birthday or Christmas. I wear the backless ones, not the bootees, so wear them every day, all year round. Once you have bought from them, they tend to send you £10 off vouchers periodically.

PeteHornberger I would contact Celtic again, perhaps send them the evidence (if you still have them). They have probably assumed you washed them on too high a temperature.

cressetmama · 09/10/2014 11:35

Love them, but make sure you trim your toe nails regularly. My first pair eventually wore through (after years of heavy use).

LaurieFairyCake · 09/10/2014 11:37

Shortie boots been going 6 years ish. Washed them loads too.

noddyboulder · 09/10/2014 14:49

Don't bother with White Company ones - husband bought me some knitted boot ones last Christmas and they were unravelling underneath by March.

He also got me some of these:

www.thewhitecompany.com/clothing/nightwear-and-slippers/inuit-slippers--champagne/

They have fared better, but the lining is baggy and you have to hook it up whenever you put them on. In all, avoid... thigh I think most mumsnetters are already WC anti-fans :)

BornToFolk · 09/10/2014 15:03

Yes, they are marvellous! I've worn mine for 3 winters now. Last winter, the inner sheepskin was wearing away so I bought some of their sheepskin insoles. They are not quite as snuggly as they once were but I'm hopeful that I'll get another winter out of them. I wash them in summer when I can hang them on the line during a nice sunny day!

The best thing about them is they never smell. Being sheepskin, they don't make my feet sweat like cheaper slippers so even though they are toasty warm, they never get stinky.