Is it worth spending money on slippers?

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And if so, what do you recommend? I usually buy several pairs a year, cheap ones from Asda/Primark/Amazon, wherever is most convenient at the time, replacing them when they start falling apart, which is usually after a couple of months. And now I'm at home more, they're getting worn more, and wearing out quicker. Wondering whether spending more would be better in the long run. What I want: soft, not too frumpy looking, slippers that are clearly slippers and not shoes, and that don't fall apart. What I don't want: open toe, frumpy, stiff soles, feeling like I'm wearing shoes.

Any recommendations? Let's keep budget flexible at the moment. Thank you!

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Celtic and co sheepskin slippers

Morland or Lambland sheepskin slippers. Then pretend Crocs in the summer.

I always buy good quality sheepskin slippers/bootees with a thick sole for wearing on cold stone floors & occasionally popping out to the bin. Keep my feet toasty warm without sweating, unlike faux fur & man made fibres which can get really stinky.
I will spend up to £80 however they do last for years, I’ve recently replaced a pair bought from Drapers of Glastonbury that I’d had for I think 7+ years.

Haflinger - absolutely brilliant. I have the felt ones and the sheepskin ones and they are superb. They have cork and rubber soles that are perfect if you have plantar fasciitis.

I also have some bear paw (like Uggs) but I find them awkward for wearing when up and about, so they only get used when I’m sitting and working.

Adding another vote for sheepskin here. On a freezing, dark morning, they are so comforting