I don't know what boots some of the other reviewers received, but I didn't think these looked faded at all.  They are easy to slip your feet into, and because of the little notch above the heel, also very easy to slip your feet out of.  They have a little padding in the bottom that makes them more comfortable than I expected.  The perfect footwear to slip on when you want to take the dog for a walk on a sloppy day.  I've also received several comments about how cute they are.