Up until now, a slipper and a boot have been opposite pieces of footwear, functionally speaking. Slippers are soft, easy to pull on and made for padding around inside. Boots are stiff, require onerous lacing and are made to provide traction on rugged terrain.

This ReEmber Camp Slip On, by California-based footwear brand Teva, takes the best of both. It's soft and features a quilted upper for warmth, a grippy rubber outsole for traction, a cushioned footbed, a collapsible heel if you just want to jam them on, and a single strap if you need a little more fit.

Though designed with campers in mind, it will also appeal to those who live in suburban or rural areas. There are plenty of times when you need to step outside for just a moment, like retrieving a package at the end of an icy driveway, or traveling a gravel path to the garden, where these would be just the ticket.

They run $80 and come in whole-number sizes only. Both men's and women's versions are available.