These slippers are the most comfortable pair I have ever owned.  I usually buy the LL Bean slippers and those are nice but these are much warmer and the sole is sturdier. The dark brown color of mine is close to the picture and certainly close enough for house slippers.  These help me in keeping the winter thermostat low as they totally block any cold from creeping in on your feet. Although they are house slippers I have worm them outside to grab wood and what not and they hold really well in icy and snowy conditions. They do run small. Fortunately I had a chance to try them on first.  I wear an 11-11.5 US and a 12 in these is actually a little snug even without socks.