My podiatrist recommended Orthoheel to me since I suffer from plantar fasciitis in both feet. I wanted a pair of dedicated house shoes and decided on these. They are just about all I wear now because of the support. The arch supports and heel cups are not spongy or weak like some ortho shoes. For me, that is a plus as I tend to wear those kind down in a month or less. These slippers are more like a shoe with all of the support. The bottoms are firm, not soft, which you really need for proper foot alignment and arch support. I was a bit hesitant to spend $50 on slippers, but now I'm so glad I did.