Vionic Gemma II Women's Slipper vs Archline Orthotic Closed Slippers - Grey Marle

Buy the Archline if arch support and washability matter most: it has a built-in EVA orthotic, a slip-resistant TPR rubber outsole, and it is machine washable, and owners rate it very highly. Buy the Vionic Gemma II if you want a dressier faux-shearling mule with Vionic's VIO MOTION contoured footbed and a 1.4-inch heel. The Vionic has the better-known foot-health brand and a plusher look, but its 3.8 rating from 601 ratings is noticeably weaker than the Archline's 4.9 from 176, and the Archline is the more practical closed-back slipper.

• Choose the Vionic Gemma II if you want a soft faux-shearling mule with contoured arch support that looks presentable enough to wear outside.
• Choose the Archline if you need firm built-in orthotic support, a closed heel, a grippy rubber sole and a slipper you can machine wash.