i used to buy cloud 9 slides which were the perfect slipper for me, so i dont expect to find another slipper like that. these are the closest i could find. i wish the rubber sides, and the back heel part that keeps it from slipping off were both a bit higher (like the 9's) and wish it didnt have that dorky wool cuff. other folks complained about the arch support, which i would agree, i hate!! i have flat feet, and it was uncomfy for the first couple mos i wore them. now they are just mildly annoying, mostly screwing up my socks by twisting them around, which i have to adjust from time to time. i havent had a prob w them wearing out like others have, though i dont wear them nearly as much as the 9's bc they arent as comfy, so i guess thats to be expected. all in all though for lack of the 9's being reproduced i would buy these again. i take an 8.5 and got a 9 which fit well both length and width wise