What happened to the rubber slipper when bent?

When a rubber slipper is bent, the material stretches and compresses in response to the force applied. Rubber is elastic, so it can deform under stress and typically returns to its original shape when the force is removed, unless it is bent beyond its elastic limit. If bent too far, it may suffer permanent deformation or even tear. This behavior is due to the molecular structure of rubber, which allows it to absorb and dissipate energy.