Gumbies Outback slippers

Last updated: 23 October 2026

What Gumbies Outback slippers are

Gumbies is a slipper and sandal brand, and the Outback is the slipper it started with. The upper is a soft double layer of felt made from recycled plastic, which Gumbies offers as a vegan alternative to wool.

Underneath is Gumbies' Gumtread sole, made with recycled rubber and designed for outdoor use as well as indoors. So you can step out of the back door without changing shoes.

Mercredy's recycled-bottle slippers are no longer on sale from Mercredy or D.Franklin, and the Outback is the closest recycled slipper sold new in the UK.

What they do

• Go outside: the high-grip rubber sole handles a patio, a path or a trip to the bins.
• Slip on and off: the open back means no bending down to pull them on.
• Keep feet warm: Gumbies promises no cold feet from the soft double-layer felt upper.
• Use recycled materials: recycled plastic felt, recycled rubber soles and a foam insole made from plant-derived materials.

Key facts about Gumbies Outback slippers

• Price: £40 from Gumbies UK, £42.95 on Amazon UK
• Men's sizes: UK 6 to 14, including a 6.5
• Colours: pairs including grey and curry, charcoal and red, navy and grey, and chocolate and cream
• Upper: double-layer felt made from recycled plastic
• Sole: Gumtread rubber, made with recycled rubber
• Insole: foam made from plant-derived materials
• Versions: men's and women's

Who the Outback suits

• People who pop outside a lot: the sole is made for the garden and the doorstep, not just carpet.
• Vegans: the felt gives a wool-like slipper without wool.
• Gift buyers: slippers are an easy present at around £40.

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The limits

They are backless. That makes them quick to slip on, but they can come off on stairs or when you walk fast.

Amazon UK charges £2.95 more than Gumbies' own shop for the same pair, so check both before you buy.

Half sizes stop at 6.5 for men, so between larger sizes you will need to choose up or down.

Where to buy Gumbies Outback slippers in the UK

Amazon UK sells the grey and curry pair, sold and dispatched by Gumbies UK. Gumbies' Outback product page has every colour and size, plus the details of its plastic recovery partnership with Empower.

Gumbies Outback slippers on Amazon UK

FAQs

How much are Gumbies Outback slippers?

£40 from Gumbies UK, and £42.95 for the grey and curry pair on Amazon UK.

Can you wear Gumbies Outback slippers outside?

Yes. The Gumtread rubber sole is designed for outdoor use, such as the garden or the doorstep.

What are Gumbies Outback slippers made from?

Felt made from recycled plastic, a recycled rubber sole and a foam insole made from plant-derived materials.

Are Gumbies Outback slippers vegan?

Gumbies describes the felt upper as a vegan-friendly alternative to wool.

What happened to Mercredy slippers?

Mercredy's recycled-bottle slippers are no longer sold in the UK. The Gumbies Outback is the closest recycled alternative on sale.

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