I bought these to wear as driving & errand-running shoes, not house slippers.  I am so thrilled the shoe designers included a driver's heel!  I really like it as a style element, but it is extremely functional, keeping the leather heels from becoming dirty or damaged.
These look so amazing with skinny jeans, but if you unfold them, they also work with bootcut.
I wear a size 8 in any style of shoe, so with shearling boots & slippers, I usually buy a 7 so they will stretch over time.  Because other reviewers said these run small, I decided to buy the size 8.  With bare feet they are still pretty snug, which is PERFECT!  With wear the fleece will begin to form to my feet, & the leather will stretch a bit.  I believe that like most shearling slippers & boots, after about a year of constant wear, they will be better suited to wear with socks.  These are extremely well made, so I expect these to last at least 2 years with constant wear before they become strictly house slippers.
The black leather is a deep, true black, which is a beautiful contrast to the light, cream coloured fleece.  Normally, I would have preferred the lace to match the leather, but I actually kind of like the rustic, moccasin-look of the deep brown lace.  I'm waiting for the grey to go on sale before I buy those, too!
Like other reviewers have stated, there is no padded insole.  I agree this is a bummer, but I have been unable to find a pair of slippers or "Ugg-style" boots that have adequate arch support.  My solution is to wait until the shearling footbed liner is old enough to be removed, add whatever padded insole I need & place a new shearling footbed liner on top of the insole.  For light, cushy padding, I really like&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dr-Scholl-s-Tri-Comfort-Orthotics-Inserts-Women-s-Size-6-10-1-Pair-Packages-Pack-of-3/dp/B001EPQ5ZO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dr. Scholl's Tri-Comfort Orthotics Inserts, Women's Size 6-10, 1-Pair Packages (Pack of 3)</a>&nbsp;& for firm, all-day support these can't be beat&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Walkfit-Platinum-Orthotics-Size-D-W-8-8-5-M-7-7-5/dp/B003BKRMGG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Walkfit Platinum Orthotics- Size D (W 8- 8.5/M 7-7.5)</a>
The liners are cheap & can be replaced as needed&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Pedag-112-Alaska-Genuine-Lamb-s-Wool-Insole-with-Anti-Slip-Latex-Women-s-8/dp/B001G0NSO8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Pedag 112 Alaska Genuine Lamb's Wool Insole with Anti-Slip Latex, Women's 8</a>
I have extremely "tender feet" that always seem to hurt (thanks to all those years waiting tables) so if my footwear is loose enough, I actually stack the Dr. Sholl's on top of the Walkfits.  I hope this helps anyone who has similar foot problems.