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Tim Oldani, DPM, podiatrist at Missouri Foot and Ankle in St. Louis
Nelya Lobkova, DPM, at Step Up Footcare in Manhattan
Jackie Sutera, DPM, podiatrist and Vionic Innovation Lab Member
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The best slippers are comfortable and fit well, with healthy support for your feet.
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Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative
- How We Chose
- Best Overall
- Best With Arch Support
- Best Supportive Slippers
- Best for Sweaty Feet
- Best Orthopedic
- Best Indoor-Outdoor
- Best Cushion
- What to Look For
Manufacturers often market shoes according to gender, so we have listed both women’s and men’s picks below. However, anatomically, there is little difference between most men’s and women’s shoes. According to Dr. Lobkova, there is typically a slight inward curve in a woman’s foot compared to men’s feet. Additionally, she points out that a woman’s foot is on average smaller for a given body weight. For this reason, men’s slippers typically are slightly larger and wider compared to the same size in the women’s slipper.
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Image Credit: Ugg
Durable Rubber outsole to prevent slips
May not be enough support if you have a foot condition
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Image Credit: Birkenstock
Great arch support Comfortable Durable latex footbed
Pricey
Buy it: DSW.com (women’s sizes 5-11.5, $99.99); Birkenstock (men’s sizes 6-13.5, $99.95)
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Image Credit: NAOT
Fleece-lined Protective outsole Shock absorption
Can only be worn indoors
Buy it: NAOT.com (men’s sizes XS-XL); NAOT.com (women’s sizes XS-L); Price: From $69.95
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Image Credit: Bombas
Great for travel Lightweight Non-slip
Less arch support
Buy it: Bombas.com (men’s sizes M-XL); Bombas.com (women’s sizes S-L); Price: From $45
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Image Credit: Orthofeet
Great arch support Sweat-wicking Soft interior
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Image Credit: Vionic
Can be worn indoors and outdoors Arch support Durable rubber sole
May feel too structured to wear inside
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Image Credit: Nordstrom
Memory foam Super soft Indoor/outdoor rubber sole
Less arch support Limited size options
Dr. Sutera recommends replacing slippers if there are any signs of wear or it looks like the soles are uneven.
Tim Oldani, DPM, podiatrist at Missouri Foot and Ankle in St. Louis
Nelya Lobkova, DPM, at Step Up Footcare in Manhattan
Jackie Sutera, DPM, podiatrist and Vionic Innovation Lab Member
