THE 5-SECOND TRICK FOR FAMILY SLIPPERS

To check the tensile toughness with the slippers, we secured cloth samples inside of a vise and used a machine to press the fabric to its breaking stage. Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterThe slipper’s rubber outsole provides traction and support, and it comes in helpful when you might want to make a quick vacation outside. Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter