Thankfully, the Furby slippers don’t come with that terrifying habit of whispering at 3am
Furbies, the must-have toy of the late ’90s that never seemed to switch off and are likely still hidden in your parents’ loft, are making a comeback. With the ’90s fashion revival in full swing (think cargo trousers), quirky footwear brand HEYDUDE has launched a Furby collection.
Yes, you read correctly – those peculiar hybrid squirrel-owl-gremlin toys are back, but this time they’re gracing your feet. The new slip-on shoes come in two eye-catching designs.
First is a leopard print style (£74.99), paying homage to the original Furby colours and the fact that leopard print was practically a neutral in 1999. A charming Furby dangles from the laces, with miniature Furbies scattered across the print, reports OK!.
I tried Givenchy’s serum foundation, it blurred my pores and gave me a lit-from-within glow
Stacey Dooley launches new Papier collection inspired by her daughter
However, the real standout — and our top pick — is the rainbow pair (£69.99) that fully embodies Furby mayhem. They showcase the iconic face, fluffy details and those distinctive pointy ears; loud, nostalgic and slightly unhinged in the best possible way.
Naturally, you may be puzzled about how to wear them. Our suggestion? Fully embrace the ’90s aesthetic — pair them with rhinestone-studded jeans à la Lizzie McGuire, or use butterfly clips for a throwback Tammy Girl hairstyle.
HEYDUDE’s new whimsical shoe collection has buyers buzzing with nostalgia. One jovial purchaser described the rainbow pair as “so comfy and cute,” adding, “I feel some childish joy as a 33-year-old woman, and I hope you someday re-collaborate and make more Furby colours.”
A fan of the leopard-print design declared, “(I) love these Furby HEYDUDEs. I get a ton of compliments on them. They are cute and comfortable. I love the keychain they came with.”
Although these furry fashion statements are targeted at women and teens, one disappointed potential customer lamented: “I owned a Furby as a kid and was like, no way when I saw this. I clicked fast…oh, it’s only women, and (HEYDUDE) definitely don’t have my size.”
Yet, satisfying many with their fit, a happy buyer remarked: “They are so cute and fit well. I’m a size 8-8.5, I got the 8, but I have thin feet. If you have wider feet, go up a size if you’re in between sizes. (I) definitely would have loved these as a kid in the 90s.”
The Furby-inspired line captures the essence of the ’90s with its fun, comfortable designs. Now, all we need is a Spice Girls reunion, and we’ll officially be living the dream.
Nostalgics can also revisit their cherished decade by exploring the Tammy Girl edit at ASOS, including ruched mini dresses and cargo skirts, with prices starting from £5. Alternatively, PrettyLittleThing has an entire section on its website dedicated to ’90s fashion. We’re particularly fond of this camo-print mini skirt (£9); it’s giving us serious Destiny’s Child Survivor vibes.
