text: These are not really  &#34;wide&#34;  (I ordered a 9 W- and that's what I received). I have diabetes, so footwear is really important.  These will NOT  work. I had hoped for something a  wider, as I wear slippers pretty much all day long.  If you wear socks for warmth with your slippers, get at least a  size larger than you normally wear (including width).  These are more like a 8 1/2 M than a 9W, but I can't wear them comfortably (also no socks).  They are flat bottom slippers, with plastic soles, and a knit type material.  They are MADE IN CHINA (might explain why there is a difference in what is considered 'wide').  Not worth returning (shipping would take up too much of the return).  Maybe someone at a thrift store I donate to can use them.