Well worth the low price spent. A better sole and they would be worth the higher price( as for other colors. I have charcoal)) Well made,very comfy,lightweight; though with a better sole they would then be not so lightweight. Overall tho I'd guess that the sole will wear well enough. Interior wool is very adequate.fully lined in it and no socks required. Leather is good quality. They do run a bit large. The size 7 fits perfectly on my always size 7.5-8 foot (reviews are an excellent online shopping tool!) Nice boot for warm feet inside and shorter trips out, however someone else might like to wear them everywhere all the time. Not for snow/ice I would think. As for being "slippery", scuff / twist around on some concrete for a minute and issue solved. Still not meant for having great traction,but certainly safe enough for conscious/focused walking.