This was my second pair of haflinger slippers.  I originally purchased the softbottom ones, that in a few months... started to fray at the stitching on the bottom and come apart.  They were useless and I threw them away.  I loved the comfort, so I purchased the hardbottom Haflinger slippers (in black).  I purchased these in 12/2010 and exactly 6 months later... they are falling apart.  This time the inside top is fraying and my toes are starting to poke thru the top.  So in walking when you flex your foot to keep your sandal on... well my toe is starting to poke through the top of the slipper.  I have well manicured feet, with short toe-nails...have not been abusive to these slippers at all.  I do wear them all the time when I am home.  I would expect the durability to be a lot longer for $65 slippers.  Seems that both slippers (soft bottom and hard bottomed) have a lifespan of 6 months.  Very disappointing!

Comfort- 5 stars
Sizing- 5 stars
Durability - 0 stars.