Men's Scuff Slipper, Dark Grey

Why it works as a gift

Slippers are one of the few gifts that can be worn every day, and plenty of men keep a worn-out pair until someone else replaces it. That makes a good pair feel more considered than its price suggests. The Scuff is UGG's men's leather slip-on: a full-grain leather upper, a 17 mm sheepskin insole over a foam footbed, a suede outsole and recycled polyester binding, per UGG and the Amazon listing.

The design is backless, so it slips on without hands, which is exactly what you want when carrying coffee to the table or answering the door. The dark grey leather looks neater than a fleece or knit slipper, and it suits a man who works from home and wants something presentable on a video call or when a neighbor drops by. The sheepskin insole is what does the warming, right under the foot.

Against a cheaper fleece slipper, the Scuff is the step up in materials: leather and sheepskin rather than synthetic fleece. Against a fully enclosed UGG moccasin, it is easier to kick off, but it leaves the heel open, so it suits a heated home better than a drafty one. Its suede sole is made for floors, not for the driveway.

Who it’s for

• A father who has worn the same slippers for years and won't replace them himself
• A husband or partner who works from home, as a practical winter birthday gift
• A grandfather or father-in-law, when you want something useful and easy to choose
• A man moving into his first place with hardwood or tile floors

Skip it if

• He walks outside in rain or snow in his slippers; the suede sole suits indoor floors, so a rubber-soled slipper is the better choice
• You don't know his shoe size and can't find out discreetly
• His feet get cold at the heel; a backless slip-on leaves the heel bare, and a closed moccasin is warmer
• He already owns a pair of Scuffs in good shape

Giving it

• Check his current slippers or shoes for his size; slip-ons are forgiving, but a size off still shows
• Give them in the first cold weeks of fall rather than holding them back, so he gets the whole season out of them
• Pair them with the UGG Beckett hooded sherpa robe for a matching set of winter mornings
• Keep the receipt and check Amazon's return window for the listing in case the size needs changing

The facts

Upper

Full-grain leather, dark grey

Insole and footbed

17 mm sheepskin insole over a foam footbed

Outsole

Suede

Binding

Recycled polyester

Style

Backless slip-on

Consider instead

• UGG Beckett Hooded Sherpa Robe — A larger at-home gift from the same maker, for a man who is always cold in the morning
• Fishers Finery Herringbone Cashmere Scarf — A winter gift for when he does leave the house
• Ember Mug 2, 14 oz — Keeps the morning coffee hot for a man who drinks it slowly at his desk