This is my first pair of Minnetonka moccasins, which I purchased to replace my beloved L.L. Bean 'wicked good' fleece-lined moccasins. These moosehide mocs are very well-made, with a substantial sole. The leather is thick but supple, the stitching is secure with no loose/fraying ends, and the soles provide excellent grip, even on wet surfaces.  They run a little small, so I'd recommend ordering a half-size larger--and wider--than one's "regular" shoes. These moccasins are shoes, not slippers, and will need to be worn with socks, I believe:  they are not lined and don't 'breathe' well, lending themselves to sticking to the feet. That all said, though, these moccasins are VERY comfortable, the chocolate (the color I bought) are really good-looking, and they should hold up well, given the quality of the materials used. These haven't actually replaced my Bean moccasins (which I always wore without socks), but have given me a new pair of weekend knock-around shoes that are both comfortable and good-looking.