PROS:

  o Keep my feet warm and dry
  o Very comfortable
  o Soles seem to have very good traction

CONS:

  o Made in China

OTHER:

  o Very snug fitting

I have a pair of New Balance 640's (also made in China) that I bought several years ago, which I use to go to the mailbox and do quick outdoor chores, and I've been happy with them.  They are truly a "slip on"; I can stick my feet into them without needing to bend over and use my hands to assist.  After I got the basement entrance installed, I wanted another pair of slip ons to keep downstairs.  I considered getting another pair of the 640's, but decided I wanted something waterproof, so I started searching.  I came across these Bogs slip ons (or more accurately to my way of thinking, pull ons), and the reviews were all very positive, so I figured I'd give them a try.  The first time I put them on, I was a bit taken aback by how tight they seemed and it took much more than "slipping" my feet into them, so I decided to use them a while before I reached a verdict and wrote this review.

And, I'm glad I did... after a few wearings, I have decided that these are exactly what I needed! They seem like they have loosened up just a tiny bit (but that could just be wishful thinking) but are still very snug fitting, but that's not a bad thing.  The soles seem to be very non-slip, and they keep my feet dry and warm and are very comfortable.  I haven't worn them for an extended period of time, or to do anything but quick trips outside to dump the ash bucket, or similar quick chores.  But I am now absolutely satisfied that these are a wonderful boot that I will enjoy for hopefully many years to come.  They are a low boot so obviously would not do well in snow deeper than say 6 inches, but in those instances a slip on isn't what you want anyway.

The only observation I would make is that the little "pull straps" on the heel appear to be vital to my being able to get these on without the use of a shoehorn.  I have a very high instep, which makes getting pull-on boots on and off very difficult for me.  I have a pair of Ranger Insulated Steel Toe Mid Pac Rubber Oil Rigger Boots that I like (plus they are made in the US!!!) and it is murder to get them on and off.  So I hope the pull straps last as long as the boots.  Worst case I guess I'll have to hunt up a shoehorn.  Just thought I'd mention this in case you have a high instep, too.  Anyhow, high instep or not, I don't believe anyone could "slip" these on...