I purchased these for my sister for Christmas in lieu of Uggs. I was skeptical, because the Ugg brand carries with it a lofty set of quality characteristics, which these slipper met or surpassed. My sister loved them! Her favorite attribute was the more rigid sole. She wanted a slipper that she could walk outside and get the paper in, without ruining them. These did the trick. We will see how they hold up. The construction felt decent and the materials seemed like something that would last. Time will tell. A great Ugg-substitute without the $80.00 + price.