I received a pair of these as a gift in 2000. I just now need to replace them. They are great, warm and can go in the washer, but if you do wash them expect shrinkage. I wear a 6 shoe, 7 boots and the first pair were 7 and fit fine until 80 washings later my toes were hitting. The size 8 I bought still stays on my foot and I think will allow for the washing shrinkage. The shearling bunches up when washed but is still warm and very comfortable. These can even be worn out to the mailbox and on the porch as the soles are quite sturdy and my 9 year old pair's soles are like new. They would still be fine if I had not opened the front door on my foot and torn one of them open. They saved my foot and were 10 years old. They are worth every cent.