I searched for genuine lambswool or shearling lined slippers and these were represented as such online. However, when I got them, I knew immediately the lining is NOT genuine, it's just "faux shearling". Plain old fleece (which I could have bought a lot cheaper at a big box store). I have a problem with fleece making my feet sweat, so I looked VERY carefully at these before ordering. Other slippers by this same manufacturer say GENUINE shearling, and so do these until you get to the fine print. They are also very narrow and very short in length. I know they will stretch with wear, but since they are only fleece I will send them back. The outside does seem to be genuine cow-hide. Also, where does the "australian" part come in?? These are made in China! BAD purchase.