Supportive Slippers: Why Your Feet Deserve Better

Warmth isn’t the only thing your slippers provide. 

Are your slippers, essentially, two bits of fluff attached to a sole? They may look cosy, but if your slippers are on your feet for hours each day, it makes sense to give them the same thought as the shoes you wear outside. Vionic has the answer

Take a look at the pair by your bed. Has the cushioning flattened? Does one slipper lean to the side? Do you find yourself shuffling to keep them on or curling your toes to stop them slipping off?

Those small annoyances are easy to ignore because they happen at home. Yet they are also signs that your slippers may no longer fit or feel as good as they once did. Replacing them can be one of the simplest upgrades to your daily routine.

What should you look for in supportive slippers?

The best slippers for you will depend on how you wear them, but these details are worth checking:

• Arch support: A contoured footbed offers more underfoot structure than a completely flat sole.

• Cushioning: A little softness can make hard floors more comfortable, particularly if you spend time standing in the kitchen.

• A secure fit: Slippers should stay with your feet as you walk, without your toes having to grip to keep them on.

• A stable sole: Look at the sole as well as the lining, especially if you move between carpet, tiles and wooden floors.

• Room for your toes: Cosy should not mean cramped. Check the fit with the socks you are most likely to wear at home.

Do not be distracted by softness alone. A slipper can feel wonderfully plush when you first put it on, but comfort also depends on how it feels after you have spent the afternoon moving around in it, which comes down to the support it provides.

Why choose slippers with arch support?

Home is where we relax, so it is easy to assume that whatever we put on our feet matters less. But your feet are still carrying you around, whether you are making breakfast, pacing during a phone call or preparing dinner.

Slippers with arch support give you an option between wearing outdoor shoes indoors and padding around in something completely flat. Vionic slippers bring the brand’s built-in underfoot support into your time at home, alongside the warmth and ease you want from a slipper.

After all, our feet did not evolve around kitchen tiles, wooden floors and concrete. Natural ground, such as grass, earth and sand, has more give than the hard surfaces we walk on at home. That does not mean everyone needs to wear slippers every minute of the day, but it does explain why a little cushioning and support can feel so welcome when you are standing in the kitchen or moving around the house.

You do not have to give up the cosy feeling, either. The aim is to find a pair that makes you look forward to getting home and feels good while you are doing everything that needs to be done once you are there.

Remember that slippers are a small luxury you will actually use - and once you have slipped your feet into a pair of Vionic slippers, there is no going back!

There is a particular pleasure in getting home, changing into comfortable clothes and putting on your slippers. It marks the point when the day finally belongs to you. During the colder months, that first step into a warm pair can feel like a reward all by itself.

Just like every shoe from Vionic, the new Peppa mule slipper (above) is powered by Vio Motion™ Technology to balance the whole you. Step into cosy style with this style, a modern slider featuring a square toe and soft, tubular faux-fur straps woven for texture and visual interest. A lightweight EVA outsole ensures comfort with every step. Peppa is available in dark brown white cream and black faux fur, price: £90.

The new Snuggle slipper from Vionic (above) is an enclosed loafer-style slip-on with a cosy faux shearling upper and classic keeper strap detail. Built for indoor and outdoor wear, the Snuggle features a durable rubber outsole and delivers comfort all day long. At £80, it comes in hazelnut or white cream.

Give your feet the same thought you give the rest of your footwear

We would think twice about spending an entire day in outdoor shoes that slipped off or felt flat and uncomfortable. The fact that we are at home should not mean settling for less from our slippers.

If your current pair is worn flat, slips off your heel or has simply stopped feeling comfortable, this is your cue to replace it. Choose slippers you will actually want to wear, with the fit, cushioning and support to match the way you live at home.

Another slider style is the Relax II from Vionic (above). Luxuriate in this updated slipper style, with adjustable cross strap, cosy fabrics and a padded footbed for ultimate comfort. Relax II is available in black shearling or dark brown or brown multi leopard faux fur.

You can also Revamp your comfort game with our updated Gemma slipper (above). Luxe materials, soft goring and adjustable closure ensure the perfect fit. Padded footbed for unmatched comfort, redefined. Gemma comes in black or cream shearling and brown multi leopard and white multi leopard faux fur, price: £80.

After all, the shoes you wear most often deserve some thought - even if nobody sees them beyond your front door.

Explore Vionic’s supportive slippers range here and find your new favourite pair for staying in.