In my humble experience, Clarks just doesn't make anything that's crap.  These are very sturdy and appear to be good quality, without being terribly heavy.  Buying shoes by mail-order is always a gamble size-wise, and I think these run just a hair small.  I usually buy a half-size big in slippers and sandals so as to be easier to slip them on and off, but these are a perfect fit (which isn't a complaint).  I really like them, and my biggest dilemma is whether to wear them with socks :)