If comfort trumps, I expect you will be as pleased as I am with this slipper. I like a substantial slipper that I can run outside with but was tired of replacing my Haflinger wool clogs every 12-18 months because they came apart (both at the seam where the wool meets the cork or rubber, and at the big toe where my toe nail must tap up when I walk). While I don't find these all that attractive to look at - I don't care a bit because they are so incredibly comfortable, warm and supportive.

I did follow the advise in other reviews and ordered a half size larger than my average 8. Ok, well, I actually hedged and bought an 8 and and 8 1/2. I tried on and immediately started wearing the 8 1/2. Love at first feel. A couple of days later, I decided to just slip my foot in before returning the 8s and writing this review. I really was not able to slip my foot into the opening because it was too small. Maybe if I wiggled and wormed, but who wants to fight with your slippers?  While even the 8 1/2s are not "fast on" (love the ease of slipping on clogs with a good heel cup), they are worth the extra second or two because once they are on, they are like an extension of your foot - as I said, comfortable, warm and supportive. They don't slide off when you cross your feet under the computer chair or put your feet up (which means they won't be a trip hazard - working with the elderly, I think about these things). After a couple of uses, I was able to slip my foot into them while standing up so I can just about walk into them. They do have useful loops on the back to help pop them on.

Hope this helps you with your decision. I am well satisfied.