I doubt that you would ever feel like throwing these shoes at anyone and thus get yourself into trouble because... well... you  would rather keep these for yourself. What gives me cold feet in the winter? Two words: "the floor". If your soles are thin they will let the cold floor cool them and you end up with cold feet. How do you address the problem? Two words again: "thick soles".

These slippers' soles plus the insoles are more than one inch thick at their thickest and cold blocking they do. The body of the shoe wraps around the foot and keeps the heat in while the thick soles/insoles keep the cold out. I can't be more pleased with my purchase. All those slippers with good-looking, warm-looking tops won't keep your feet warm because the cold comes from underneath. These slippers are designed to keep your feet warm.

So, if warmth and comfort in a pair of slippers is what you need - and this is what I need - then these slippers are for you. I had high expectations and I am not disappointed.

Oh, and one piece of good advice. Get them 1.5 to 2 sizes larger.

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UPDATE - Nov 20, 2010:

As for durability - I'm now wearing them for the third cold season. Still as good and as they were on 'season one'.