When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Stepping out of your shoes and into your slippers lets your body know that it's time to relax. By leaving the outside world at the door, your floors stay cleaner, and your feet can finally recuperate.
The best slippers for women we've tested cater to a host of needs, from functional orthotics that soothe sore arches to trendy slides for feeling stylish even while in your bathrobe . We spoke to podiatrist Dr. Jacqueline Sutera for tips on what to look for when seeking the most comfortable house shoes.
She provided us with key insight on how slippers can be a place of "active recovery"— a buzzy new term in the sports medicine world — for those with common afflictions like sore arches or plantar fasciitis. These affordable, waterproof slides went viral on TikTok and have soothing footbeds to ease plantar fasciitis. Their squishy soles are super thick and flexible.
These podiatrist-designed slippers have rigid arch support and deep heel cups for more stability. "I like that I can easily adjust the straps so they fit according to which socks I'm wearing with them," says associate style editor Gabrielle Chase. Like stepping onto a plush towel, this summer-ready version of the Classic Cozzzy Sandals are the perfect companions for after a shower or sitting poolside.
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