These slipper boots were a gift For Christmas 2011 and were so soothing for my painful feet, I have since purchased many more pairs of several types of Betsey slippers, including four of this style. I buy them a size larger so that I can also wear my thick soft socks with them. I wear them everywhere and, although they are not really made to wear out shopping, they provide the softness with thick spongey  bottoms and soft warm tops, for my arthritic feet.  I receive many compliments on them as well.  I have tried many types of foot apparel over the years; these are the most comfortable and can be worn in public without looking like the average house slipper.  Since the bottoms are soft, they do wear out more quickly than leather shoes, but the comfort and warmth they provide makes them invaluable to me.  Thank you Betsey!