Super Supportive and Comfy Cozy Slippers!
After waiting ten days for these Prime categorized slippers to arrive, I was eager to try them on and see if they did indeed offer up orthopedic support that would provide comfort for my plantar fasciitis.In the meantime, while waiting for these slippers to arrive, I ended up buying a pair of Sketcher slippers bc they were on sale for $35, which is a low price for Sketchers.The Sketchers arrived the next day, and I found them comfortable to wear, and they are also lined with fake fur similar to the Powerstep orthopedic slippers. My slipper situation provided the ideal opportunity to see if there was a noticeable difference between these two pairs of new slippers.Wearing socks that are thicker than normal socks, I placed a slipper from each brand on my feet. I definitely felt more orthopedic support in the Powerstep slippers over the Sketchers, but they are twice the price, so I would expect some noticeable benefit between the two brands.Both brands of slippers come with rubber soles that are begging you to wear them outside to run errands in pure comfort and in style. The Powersteps slippers have a more durable sole that will likely far out live the Sketchers.I will add that I’m an 11.5 show/sneaker size, and most often in slippers I’m a size 12 because vendors don’t offer an 11.5 size usually. Now I don’t recall ever having the slippers feel too big on me at size 12, but, as another reviewer noted, the Powersteps run a tad large, it seems, and I feel it a little loose, especially in the heel area, on the Powersteps. It’s not a lot and it’s not a dealbreaker either, but these slippers do run a little on the larger size, so you may want to keep that in mind when considering what size to purchase. I also imagine the slippers might stretch a little over time, so I will see if it becomes any type of issue with them staying on my feet.I’m getting ready to head out to do grocery shopping, and I’m wearing my Powersteps to the store. The slippers (I purchased the gray color) are nice looking, so I won’t have any issue wearing them out and about for errands.I cannot comment on durability obviously, but initial feelings are that this Powerstep slipper is a solid purchase if you are looking for slippers (or shoes) that will provide additional orthopedic support to problematic feet. At this point, I would recommend taking the plunge and buying them if you want really comfortable slippers.If I find the slippers not holding up well over the next few months, I will definitely update this review, so people know where they stand when they buy this brand.