They are proper shoes- look like slippers to me. They are only £15 on Amazon so not sure I would bother to bring some back. I would rather go for the genuine fake designer makes that are a fortune back here.
I didnt see them last October but there is a butchers in my town(Honestly)that sell them for £11.99! The only reason I didnt buy a pair is because I need a half size. I noticed lots of people yesterday wearing them despite freezing weather. If you can get to Sunderland they are in the butchers in Park lane.