I wanted some furry slippers to wear around the house, but saw these boots during my search and figured (as they were comparably priced) that it would be better to have actual footwear that I could wear outside if I wanted.  Definitely a terrific decision; these are so cute and comfortable, I've been wearing them practically non-stop.  The only negative is that the black color can slightly smudge off on your skin if you wear them without pants.