Miguel Cunha, podiatrist and founder of Gotham Footcare.
"The benefits of wearing orthotics or a shoe insert made of EVA include increased comfort and cushioning of your feet to relieve aches and pains from standing and walking for prolonged periods of time," says Dr.
The lightweight, durable material is often used to make yoga mats, orthotics and the outer soles of sneakers, since it has excellent shock-absorbing properties, according to professional podiatrist Dr. The cushioned, two-inch rubber platform sandals known as "pillow slides" were a big trend TikTok and it's not hard to understand why people can't get enough of them (even though they definitely fall squarely in the category of " ugly shoe.") Versatile, super comfortable and easy to clean, there there's a lot to love, with most styles available in an array of neutral and neon shades for under $20 on Amazon, where enthusiastic reviewers say they feel like "walking on pillows" and are "so comfy and supportive."īut are these cushy, cloud-like slipper shoes legit? Most styles of pillow slides are made from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam, a light synthetic rubber made of a dense, waterproof foam polymer that has a springy, rubbery feel to it. We updated this article in June 2022 to ensure all products and styles selected by the Good Housekeeping Insitute Textiles Lab were in stock and correctly priced.