I have them in the raisin color, and they look great. They are nicely formed (I hate when one toe is bending off at a funny angle), and they look comfortably refined. They are comfortable. The length seems about right. They are slightly wide, but that's fine with me. But, man, are these things HOT! I usually keep the heat in the house set from 66 to 68, and these slippers are often too hot for me to wear. I was expecting them to be like the sheepskin slippers that breathe, but they don't breathe much. It makes sense when I think about it, because it's actually a leather shell with a shearling lining glued into it. They really trap heat though. If you're really looking for something that keeps you warm, then go for it. These will do the trick. But it you only need a little bit of protection, you may want to get the unlined version.
I first ordered the bison shearling lined slippers in natural. I always wanted some really good slippers so I splurged on these. The quality was obvious and they look beautifully crafted. But when I put them on, they were too wide at the heel and wouldn't stay on my feet without thick socks. The length is ok, so I was afraid getting a smaller size would be too short for my foot. I returned them for another pair in the same size 8 but in the raisin color. These fit much better. They stay on my feet and are really comfortable. I am wondering if the leather on the white slippers is treated differently and maybe stretches out wider than the raisin colored leather which seems a bit stiffer? Anyhow, I am really happy with my purchase despite having to exchange them!
Be careful when you look at pictures on this site of products. I bought these slippers because they were touted as having a "double sole" and the web site picture showed an apparent separate insert. I thought I could remove the inserts, as I successfully have with other LL Bean shoes, and replace it with my orthotic inserts. This is not possible because, unlike the picture, the inner sole is actually sewn right into the slipper. I am very disappointed as I am looking for a sturdy leather slipper to use around the house and I thought I had found it here.
I read the reviews before ordering these slippers and decided to order my normal medium width, as I will be wearing socks with the slippers in the winter. When I first tried them on, they were a little roomy. I put foam sole inserts inside (as I have done with other slightly large shoes in the past) and this did the trick. I am still in the break-in period. But for the required modification, I would have given them 5 stars.
