Never underestimate the value of a good slipper/house shoe. Completely relives pain in my lower back I used to get from walking around in flip flops (what a flippin fool I was). I have hard floors in almost every room in my home. My feet, knees, hips, and back used to ache after cleaning and cooking all day. I went from flip flops, to Uggs, to these at last. These are unmatched for support, feather weight, and comfort. Positively unbeatable.