'Simba's reflexology-inspired slippers feel like a foot massage'
Shopping writer Lauren Codling tried Simba Sleep's Rok Slippers - and they're her new WFH essential
Home comforts are all about creating little moments of ease, and few things bring instant relaxation quite like a cosy pair of slippers. This is especially true on work-from-home days, when you want to feel snug but still supported.
I'll admit, I'm usually a bed socks loyalist, but recently I've been looking for a pair of proper slippers - something that feels a bit more structured, but still ticks the comfort box. So when Simba - yes, the brand behind the award-winning Hybrid Mattress - announced it was launching slippers late last year, my interest was piqued.
The Rok Slippers (£89) are its first-ever pair, and comfort is naturally front and centre. But Simba's gone one step further: the slippers feature nine gel-filled pressure points designed to gently massage the feet, mimicking a reflexology experience.
I was genuinely excited when a pair landed on my desk to try. Reflexology? Slippers? Cosy meets clever? Count me in.
My honest review of Simba Rok Slippers
I've been consistently wearing these slippers for weeks, and so far, so good. Straight out of the box, I was surprised by how stylish they were - I'd genuinely consider wearing these moccasin-style shoes out and about while running errands.
When I first put them on, the gel pressure points were noticeable - not hugely, but I could tell they're made with support in mind. I can especially tell the difference whenever I come back from my post-lunchtime walk - I often come back with slightly achy feet, but slipping into the Rok Slippers afterward feels like a reward.
They immediately ease the tension in my feet and it doesn't hurt to walk around the flat in them. The gel pressure points come into their own here, gently supporting and soothing the area that feels most tired, like the arch and instep.
Another thing I've appreciated is that they don't slip off my feet - even when I'm going up and down stairs or moving quickly around my flat. They have a non-slip rubber outsole, which has come in handy on our tiled kitchen floor (no skidding while rushing for coffee) and when I've had to dash downstairs for a delivery.
My only real gripe is that they aren't overly warm. As it's currently sunny outside, this isn't a problem right now, but I suspect I'll be wearing socks with them once the temperature takes a dip again. If you prefer warmth over support and comfort, The White Company's faux fur booties are a much better alternative - and they're reduced to £15.60 from £26 - as are these faux fur-lined slippers from Next for £21.
After two weeks of wear - working at my desk, popping to put the bins out, even standing at the stove while cooking - the Simba slippers have held up impressively well. The structure hasn't flattened or lost shape, and they feel durable and of good quality.
Although I can't say they keep my feet as warm as my beloved bed socks, they genuinely ease that tired, achy foot feeling that's typical by the end of the day. It's pure instinct to put them on as soon as I hop out of bed or walk through the front door.
Of course, they're pricier than your average slippers but for what you get (clever tech, comfort that lasts, and a brand with serious sleep credentials), they feel like a wise investment. And as I've not reached for my bed socks since they arrived, I'd say that says a lot.
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