I wouldn't go running around in the wet grass with these but the sole is perfect for a dash to the mailbox or retrieving a forgotten item from the car. Wearer says they are the warmest slippers he has ever had. Took one star off because they were tight up front and loose in back out of the box. Going up a size would have made the fit worse and they were so warm he didn't want to give them up! The slippers must break in over time because I haven't heard a complaint that they are tight in a while. Not heavily padded but enough to help make walking on our scantly padded basement floor more comfortable. Overall, a nice slipper especially for the price.