Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers Venetian

My husband and I have been wearing these slippers for years - we always each get a new pair in the fall - and for years they have truly been Wicked Good. For years the new slippers have arrived with plush, fluffy sheepskin interiors that are awesomely comfortable. But this year we are both very disappointed; this year the slippers are only Kinda OK. Our new pairs have sparse wool interiors, to the point that the slippers are too big to start (we have to wear them with socks to keep them on our feet). The interiors are so sparse that they are actually less fluffy than the year-old, well-worn pairs that we are replacing. Very disappointing! I think we'll be looking to other companies to purchase our next pairs...these just don't measure up to what we've come to expect from L.L. Bean.

I waited for these for two months, but they didn't fit even though they are the same size I have ordered from LL Bean before. I had the mocassins with the laces, but the laces kept coming untied, so I bought these. Unfortunately, they are too narrow and too short, so I am sending them back.

Although these are extremely warm and comfortable they will not hold up. The past 2 pairs we have purchased have not even lasted a full winter season let alone an entire year. This is an expensive pair of slippers to not even last a year. They literally fall apart. Please see photos.

I loved these slippers during most of the 2 years I had them. My dissatisfaction is due to the shearling lining bunching up and wearing unevenly. This caused it to feel as though I was walking on large pebbles. I have feet issues anyway so it became excruciating. But the worst part was that, when I returned them, I was reminded the Bean had modified their return policy so that you can only return purchases (even with defects) within 1 year! I understand that some people took advantage of the old return policy but I never did, and it felt like a slap in the face.

Years ago my husband had these slippers. They were so great I ordered a pair. I have worn them every day for years. Finally the wool in the heel and toes has worn thin so,I decided time for another pair. Let me add there is nothing else wrong with them, I just wanted more warmth. I was so disappointed. The overall quality has deteriorated, but the saddest thing is there is so little fur inside I may as well continue wearing my old ones.

I ordered these slippers because I have worn the Wickedly good moccasin style for 40 years. I always loved them however for some reason the laces do not stay tied no matter what. This seemed to happen with the last few slippers I bought. I decided to try these. Very disappointed as the heel had almost no shearling. It felt like my ankles would get blisters and it was the first time I tried it on. It would be nice to have this fixed. Also, they are very mannish looking so they should be prettied up a bit... different colors maybe? - Eileen

hard to get on not LL Beans best slipper!!!

I wear these as true slippers. They do not go outside of my house. I do wear them daily when I arrive home from work. They are already falling apart. They are 3 months shy of lasting a year. I do feel the quality of this product for the price you pay has gone downhill.

Disappointed. I've only had them for one week. I only wear slippers in the evenings and the sheepskin lining of the slipper has bunched making them very uncomfortable. I will be returning.

The slippers were very clumsy. I had to return them because the seams inside the shoe were bulky & very irritating.

Wanted to love these slippers, but they don't seem to be styled for left foot/right foot. Both slippers are identical with the result they don''t really fit very well. I can wear either slipper on either foot. Have had them for a while now and find myself not wearing them. Too late to return them unfortunately.

Nice slipper but sizing is off - heel slips out when i walk. Back of heel has hardly any fleece. Too bad we have to pay to return for an exchange - would have tried a size down since half sizes not offered. Potentially would have to pay for two returns. Sadly returning.

I loved the show and it was well made but with only a few steps on my carpet, I could tell that the shoe didn't stay on my heel. And it was certainly about the right size; perhaps a 1/2 size too short. Not staying on made them not usable.

I've been wearing Bean slippers for the past 8 years, and I LOVE them, and some days can't wait to get home to put them on, but the quality seems to be getting poorer every time I reorder. The first pair lasted 5 years, before the upper started coming detached from the sole. I have now had to order a new pair every year since, and some I've returned because they've only lasted a few months before developing holes! This is with everyday, inside-only wear for probably 6 months out of the year. I feel like I should get 2-3 years out of them for the price and materials. A huge plus side is the guarantee policy, but I've tried two different styles now, and they were both the same. This pair, the shearling on the insole wore down pretty fast too. Sad to say it, but it's time to try a different brand.

Two stars because the slipper seems like it will hold up and would be nice and comfortable, but the fit is way off. I solidly take a 9 1/2, but ordered a half size up because of the instructions. These slippers were way, way too big, especially after the lining packed down after a few wears. Impossible to wear; they fell off my feet. I took them back to the store and was going to exchange for the 9, but they were out of stock. So I tried on other sizes of this exact slipper in the store and the 8 seemed to fit snugly but fine, as suggested. Because of some online deals, I ordered a size 8 online, and when it came, I could barely get it on. I thought maybe the lining would decrease as before, but those slippers just hurt my feet intolerably, even after 2 inside the house wearings. I am done ordering slippers from LL Bean - if they can't get the sizing consistent, I will go elsewhere. Plus, there's a tag inside that would be hard to remove, and it scratches. I would recommend looking elsewhere for a pair of slippers.

I order these and really loved them until the fabric came apart from the sole in 3 months. LLBean replaced them and the second pair lasted a year. They are very comfortable and warm, but I think they should last more than a year (I only wear them inside in winter).

After 10+ years of wearing the Wicked Good Moccasin, a wonderful gift from my dad, it was time to buy a new pair. I bought the Venetian Slippers this time, and was thrilled with their warmth and comfort. Six months after wearing only part time (I was still wearing the first pair on some days), the front of one just busted open. My toes can now feel the breeze. I looked inside, and a lot of the fur is missing from the bottom of the busted one. It looks as if either the material was sewn too close to the edge, or it was defective from the start. I definitely think the durability has gone down hill. I wouldn't buy these again unless I could inspect them in person first. Would love to recommend, but again, must inspect quality of the material first.

I have had many pairs of birth. I'd loved each one until I tried this style. I had to send them back twice because the fit was off and they stretched out very fast. The lining wore out extremely quick in the seams frayed within two months.

I can get them on but not easily. They are tight and didn't stretch with use as I'd hoped they might, so now they sit in a closet most of the time. Otherwise they seem to be good quality and they are certainly nice looking.

I've worn LLB slippers for years. I work from home, so they are my "work shoes." I wore out the last pair COMPLETELY; I literally walked out of them after loving them for several years - and was delighted to ask for and receive a new pair for Christmas. The same size I've worn for years (size 9 for an 8.5 foot) is painfully short! The left one is almost indistinguishable from the right. Really. Who made these?? This is so disappointing. I don't know if I should use a refund to get a couple of cheap comfy pairs at Kohls or try another LLB style. Customer service - please help! These have to be replaced by something that will keep my feet happy and warm.

The women's slippers wore down very quickly. (The men's less so, but will still be returning) I did find that buying the shearling insoles (much better quality) and putting the insoles in the flannel-lined slippers works much better. Please don't purchase these. Let LLBean show you their better-quality products.

One slipper is visibly narrower than the other, almost a full 1/2", and it obviously doesn't fit. There are few things more disappointing than giving a gift that immediately becomes a burden for the recipient. My wife will be exchanging for a pair that isn't so flawed, or we will be seeking a full refund. LL Bean product quality isn't where I remember it being, very disappointed and I will certainly be looking to other brands in the future.

The flannel lining was perfect. I'm waiting for it's return.

I was hoping these slippers would fit as they are super cute, soft and warm. However, I purchased a size 6 (my normal shoe size) and they are loose on me. Here's the thing about sheepskin footwear: it will stretch with time. So when a person purchases any type of sheepskin footwear it's best to buy it just slightly snug. When I have purchased Ugg footwear I have always sized down to a 5 for the perfect fit. Unfortunately LL Bean does not offer this slipper in a women's 5 hence my two stars. They should offer them in a 5 as many brands with competing products do.

I was looking forward to receiving these but they are way too wide and large. I have purchased LLBean slippers in the past and always ordered my usual size 7. These are huge. I can't take a step without them falling off my feet. They are going back.