Bought these to wear while doing yard work some time ago and I have to say they are excellent.  They almost feel like slippers and the grip is fantastic.  No slipping on the concrete that is slick when wet.  They are so nice I have even worn them out dancing (after cleaning them up of course).  Laced them up nice and tight and no ankle worries for me.  The ladies seemed to be very impressed, lots of pointing in my direction, clearly related to my highly attractive and functional boots.  I do wish they were waterproof, but I say that about all of my footwear.  If I had to choose one pair of boots to wear to bed these are the ones for me.  Thankfully I do not have to make that choice since we do not wear boots to bed in my home.