Author's mother keeps Brunch slippers for daily support

6 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 10

After trying the New York brand's $98 bestseller during a family visit, she kept the pair and says they ease foot and knee strain while cooking, cleaning and after showers.
She described the terry slippers as cosy, luxurious and more supportive than flat-soled alternatives, while the author highlighted their springy partly recycled EVA sole, machine-washability and stain resistance.
The piece is framed as a Mother's Day gift recommendation and a light reflection on ageing, with the mother saying she still avoids wearing the slippers outside the house.

Is the $98 supportive slipper a health essential or a luxury solution to a problem created by modern hard-flooring lifestyles?

With the foot care market booming, how can you tell if expensive slippers offer real podiatric support or just costly comfort?

As our feet age on hard floors, are supportive shoes the only answer, or are we overlooking simpler home solutions for pain relief?