I've been a long-long time UGGS wearer, but of late, the price has given me pause.Because I needed/wanted a pair of "cold weather" casual/slippers primarily at home, these WaySofts intrigued me at more than half the price for the same style UGGS.I find that the boot appearance is pretty much the same (to my eye) and I like that there is NO advertising/label on the back heel section. Stitching looks the same, the sole appears to be about the same thickness, and both have black sheepskin inside alSee full review