I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot (pinched nerve between 3rd and 4th toe) and it hurts to walk without any support. I bought these as my summer house slippers (I have house shoes for winter).  I have all wood floors in my house it is very painful to walk without any support but I didn't want to wear the house shoes because my feet got too hot. These are great and provide the right amount of support. When they start looking grungy, I just throw them in the wash.