My son was complaining about pain in his heels due to Sever's Disease.  I bought these slippers so he didn't have to walk around on barefoot on the wooden floors in the house.  He absolutely loves them!  It is a little expensive to spend for slippers for a kid, but it's well made and I think he can wear them next winter, too.  In my mind, it was a money well spent.  I will recommend it.