When these slippers first arrived they were a little tight for the size, but after some time wearing them they have loosened up quite a bit. The padding on the foot also felt great at first, like walking on a pillow. That too wore out, but they're still decently soft to walk in. The outer material seems decent enough too. I like that the sole is rubber so you can walk outside while wearing these. I've been wearing these slippers for 6 months now and they haven't fallen apart, and actually they're in very good condition. I would guess they'll need replacement for a "fresh" start sooner than for wear so they're a fine inexpensive house slipper.