I just got me a pair of these and they are great.i have problems with my lower back and legs and the drs told me no more stairs i was in alot of pain all the time but when i put these on i can walk and not be in pain at all but when i take them off and put on my slippers i'm inalot of pain i wish they made slippers like these.i just thought i'd put my 2 cents in on these shoes.thanks