Vionic Women's Indulge Gemma Slipper(Open Box)

These slippers were first prescribed by my podiatrist in 2018 for a severe case of posterior tibial tendonitis. They provided great relief quite quickly, and I have worn them constantly ever since. After about 3 years, they are starting to show their age, with a tiny hole on top of the toe (visible only when I wear white socks with the black slippers). I am still wearing them, but decided I should probably treat myself to a new pair. My new grey pair is lovely, but I am saving it for "special occasions" such as if my first pair ever really wears out. These slippers are not available (anywhere) in half sizes, and when I purchased the first pair, the shoe store salesman insisted I wore size 9. To my eyes, it appeared just a little too long for my size 8-1/2 foot, but he did not have a smaller size in stock. I did not ever have any problems with the size 9, but when I ordered my new grey pair, I decided to try a size 8, since the width is adjustable by the velcro-fastened side flaps. The smaller size was painfully too short. I returned it with no problem at all, and re-ordered the 9, which fits just like my first pair, is very comfortable, and I have no trouble keeping it on or walking in it. The Gemma slipper is a "mule" type, with a looser fit (even in the smaller size) than I am accustomed to. As a senior citizen with walking problems and poor balance, I was concerned when I got my first pair, that I might trip and fall, but this has never been a problem and the slippers move very well with my feet as I walk and they seem to hug my feet and stay on. The shoe salesman explained the slipper's orthotic features of arch support and a heel of proper height, which must have been among the reasons that the podiatrist said this was the only slipper that would help my tendonitis. And he was so very right. I absolutely love them and wear them all day if I am home. I cannot envision living without the help these slippers have been to my foot health and, just in case the manufacturer decides to discontinue them (which is what usually happens when I find something I really need or love), I am ordering another pair -- immediately!