I was expecting these to be super cheap and ugly. For a Lightning deal so cheap, I could just donate them if I hated them. I'm used to my Ugg slippers, but I'm tired of spending $80+ for slippers that I'm not going to treat like gold. These surpassed my expectations. They're good quality; very thick and sturdy, so I can wear them to take out the trash. They're comfy and have good cushioning. They look like $40 slippers, contrary to some of the negative reviews.