These are so comfortable and lightweight.  I was wearing other houseshoes that seemed so heavy or clunky!  I like the sole being something besides a hard plastic.  I wear these like shoes to pick up my kids, all day on the weekend, etc.  I don't wear them out in public, but I guess I could.  I've seen worse.  They last me a couple of years considering how much wear I give them.  I've been buying these for years and am always afraid I won't be able to find them next time I want to buy.  Thank goodness, the world still likes them.  You'll love 'em.