I bought these to replace my other men's Acorn mules that were beginning to wear through the soles after 18 months of constant use. They're still good, but the snow gets in the back of the heel. Given the weather and the heel giving a little more coverage, I went with these.

At first, I was worried that I should have bought a size up. The sheep's wool lining is very thick and they are definitely slightly smaller than my old size 8 Acons that sometimes slide right off. However, after a week of use, they are comfortably snug, warm and just so dang soft. It's tempting to wear them without socks, but I want them to last.

I am a tall woman with hobbit-wide feet, so men's shoes are sometimes the only option for me. This style works for either sex. It looks great with straight-leg jeans but won't be my first choice as the weather warms up. I'll be seeking out Acorn for my summer sandals this year too!