I've been buying Merrell slippers for years. I usually buy Chameleon slip for the street. I like the high arch and slim fit. These Encore Chill slippers are very easy to put on. Chameleons are a bit difficult to break in, but these shoes won't shrink. I bought them for indoor use only. I've always bought insulated mens shards but decided to try them instead of slippers. They are everything I thought they were. Light, warm, fully insulated, good sole (although I wish the sole was a little softer because it sounds like shoes when walking on a wooden floor), nice soft leather. I hope that I will enjoy these slippers for many years to come. I treated the skin with tape. Otherwise they were open and worn.