Giesswein Women's Somo Slipper

I must wear orthotics to support my arch. I never could find slippers that helped support my arch and I couldn't go barefoot around the house so I kept shoes on most of the time. Then I discovered these a few years ago! They have wonderful arch support and so I can wear them around the house when I don't want to wear shoes. They are wool but never seem hot but are cosy when it's cold. Pretty neat and I love the frivolous design. This is my third pair. I decided I better get more before something changes, as often seems to happen when I find something I love.

These slippers are one of the best buys I've made in a long while. I hesitated, thinking they were too expensive. My feet and legs though at the end of the day were achy after standing in the kitchen etc., without any arch support in my cheapo, tired, old slippers. So I made the leap and purchased these wonderful, warm, but not hot, slippers. It took a day or two to get used to the arches and I tottered around the house getting used to them. Now though, I can hardly stand to wear anything else. I've had to talk myself out of wearing them to the store and just might still, when all the snow and wet is gone. If anything I wish they were available in half sizes as I'd like to get a half size bigger because I like a little less snug fit. Not saying they are to small though. I am very pleased with my wonderful, cozy slippers.

I have challenging feet. Nerve damage, no arches and a toe that points to the opposite foot instead of the more common bunion. Buying or having shoes made to accommodate these issues is hit or miss, motly miss. When I find a shoe or slipper that I can actually tolerate walking in for a length of time, it’s an occasion to buy as many pairs as I can budget for over a period of time. This is is my second purchase of these slippers. Not cheap but worth every cent. Cool and comfortable in 100+ summer temps, reassuringly warm during winter. These are the slippers I take with me when visiting friends’ homes where street shoes aren’t worn indoors. And these are the slippers that inspired me to look for woolen street shoes (Allbirds highly recommended for support and comfort).

These house slippers are fantastic. I read a lot of reviews saying to size down, but my feet are a bit wide so I went ahead and ordered my normal size 6. There is a little bit of room in the back of my heel, so I can see why some would size down for a more sock-like fit, but I'm completely comfortable.The shoes do not slip off my feet and there is GREAT traction, which is important because I have hardwood floors and stairs. Arch support is moderate - more than a cheap house-slipper but less than say, orthoheels. I'm also very excited that these house-slippers are machine washable.

I am Japanese. This means that I always take off shoes when I am inside. When my doctor told me that to treat plantar fasciitis I must not walk around barefoot in my house, I order this pair of slippers. They are cute and cosy (a bit too large for me). I wore them all the time when I was inside the house (never outside) as my doctor told me to do. Unfortunately, I was not that happy with them. First, the sole wore out far more quickly than I expected. Second, the arch support of these slippers is not as good as I hoped -- definitely not good enough for someone with planter fasciitis. I found far cheaper pairs of slippers in Japan with far better arch support with the 10th of the price I paid for these slippers. I wish Amazon sell more slippers with better arch support...

I bought these to replace an old pair in the same style that my puppy chewed on. I was sad to see that the fabrication has changed a bit since the last time I purchased them, (and I believe the photo in this listing is of the older version). Where on the old style the pink flower was anchored only at the center and unattached petals of thick felt stood up, on my new pair the entire (much thinner, flatter) flower is sewn down. I prefer the more handmade, quirky look of the older style, but since the flower is what my puppy ate on my old pair, it might be better that these are sewn flat. I think the overall fit of the slipper has improved, though. These hug my foot better than my old, very wide pair did. You do need to order a size down, or even more. I take 8.5 or 9 US in a shoe, but ordered these in a 7 US. They are just big enough. And by the way, the correct style name for these is Spital, not Somo!

I've only had these a few days, so I can't comment on durability over the long haul - but on the "adorability" scale, they are 5 stars! I spent a lot of time trying to figure out sizing because I had received a pair of Uggs Ainsley slippers which turned out to be too small. So here are my details, in hopes it will help someone else. My regular shoe size is a 6 1/2. Depending on the style of shoe, I may go down to a 6 or up to a 7. The size 6 Ainsley slippers were too short, tight overall, and narrow. Enter the Giesswein Women's Somo Slipper,37 EU (6 M US). Most reviewers mentioned that these run large - and I agree - these are a "large" 6, These fit perfectly for me. They are just roomy enough that I can wear socks, but not too roomy that I MUST wear socks. They don't slip at the heels at all. The rubbery sole is very flexible and excellent on hardwood stairs. The inner & removable liner has good arch support. I love these slippers so much I almost feel like NOT wearing them in order to preserve them forever!

These slippers are cute and warm with good arch support. I usually wear a size 10 M US and a 40 or 41 Euro. I bought the 41 which is a good fit on the generous side. Just be aware that these are truly slippers, so they don't provide lateral stability.