THESE ARE NEW IN THE MESH BAG THAT THEY CAME IN.  THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN OPENED.  THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIPPERS HAS A GRIPPER TO KEEP YOU SAFE.  THEY ARE VERY SOFT AND COMFORTABLE.  WE ONLY SHIP TO THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND DO NOT TAKE RETURNS.  THEY HAVE A NICE THICKNESS TO THEM AT THE HEEL OF THE FOOT.