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EQUICK Pillow Slippers Shop at Amazon External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."I'm usually not one to fall victim to Instagram and TikTok trends, but there was one that recently got me. These waterproof foam sandals, dubbed by the internet as "pillow slides" or "cloud slides," really spoke to my new mantra of comfort only.
Most of the people I saw posting about them said they got them from Amazon, so I went on the site, searched "pillow slides," and found a cheap pair in the color I like. I just looked for ones that had a lot of reviews and honestly didn't do much other research. (Yes, you heard me! Even though I run a product review team, I still occasionally make impulse purchases on Amazon.)
The pair I bought was $17, and I opted for the 'milk tea' color.
The Amazon listing has about 5000 reviews, 83% of which are 4 and 5 stars. I figured for less than $20, I was willing to take the plunge.
I chose a neutral beige color that would go with everything, but this pair comes in about 15 other colors if beige isn't your thing.
The soles of the shoes are super thick and squishy. I thought they'd feel like I was walking on gummy bears, but they're not quite that soft. There's still a decent amount of support.
They're made of EVA, which is a common type of foam used in footwear. If you're a fan of Birkenstocks, their waterproof sandals are also made of EVA foam, but these ones are thicker and more cushioned.
You can see how flexible and squishy the material is. But for as soft as they are, they're also durable enough to be worn outside of the house.
I initially thought I'd only be able to wear them inside, but they're actually great for walking around the neighborhood or running quick errands.
The brand I bought from is true to size. I got the 7.5-8, and I'm usually an 8.
They fit me with little extra room for when I want to wear socks, but even with that extra room, there's enough of a texture on the shoe that my feet don't slide around. For what it's worth, I don't recommend these for anyone with super wide feet. They're fine if you tend to need a tiny bit of extra room, but if your feet are truly wide, these may be a bit too restrictive for you.
In conclusion, I highly recommend these shoes. They're comfy, squishy, cheap, and come in a ton of fun colors.
I thought I was just getting a comfy pair of house sandals when I bought these, but they've become my go-to's for errands and walks around the neighborhood. Turns out my pillow slide impulse purchases may be my best yet!
Shop at Amazon Sally Kaplan Executive Editor, Insider Reviews Sally Kaplan is the Executive Editor for Insider Reviews, the product review wing of Insider's service journalism team. Sally started at Insider in 2018 as an editor and has since held the role of senior editor and deputy editor on Insider Reviews. She has interviewed startup CEOs and brand founders, reported on the rebirth of a fashion company that narrowly escaped bankruptcy, written guides to wardrobe staples like the best loafers, developed testing methodology for hundreds of stories, and edited countless reviews, buying guides, deal articles, and gift guides. She has over 10 years' experience covering product reviews and major deal holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day. Prior to joining Insider Inc., she was the lifestyle editor at Hearst's BestProducts.com, where she wrote product reviews and gift guides, and developed the site's coverage of big deal days. Previously, she helped to shape BuzzFeed's early shopping and reviews coverage, which included introducing its popular "What's trending on Amazon?" series. Say hi to Sally at skaplan@businessinsider.com, give her a shout on Instagram @saltykaplan, or follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Read more Read lessncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxno6nGrbGOqaClpJ%2BserS4yJ2crGWknrhuwM6kZKyZnpmurb%2BMq5yvoZWs