Customer Reviews

Old Friend Men's Sheepskin Lined Bootie,Chestnut,11 M

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I needed to replace my old worn out slippers, so I began a search to find something warm and durable. After reviewing several brands, I decided on these "Old Friend" bootees. First and foremost heed the other reviews that mention size. They DO RUN SMALL. My shoe size is 8.5. Normally I would have ordered a 9, but I heeded the other reviews and ordered a 10. I figured even if they were a bit big, it would be fine as they were slippers and not everyday outdoor shoes. Well, the 10 fits perfectly. As for warmth, they definitely are very warm - and it gets cold up here in Upstate New York. The soles are thick and have great traction for that snowy trip to the mail box. And the insoles are GREAT. They are a nice combination of memory foam and neoprene which makes them verrrry comfortable. They are also covered with 100% sheepskin, and they are washable and replaceable. For a slipper they provide good arch support as well. The price is right for a product that is well made, i.e. soles stitched to uppers not glued. And the sheepskin "collar" is large enough to cover the ankle well which is a nice plus. Overall, an excellent product - I'm sold! Just be aware of the sizing issue.

After searching the internet for a pair of WIDE hard sole sheep skin slippers to replace my worn out 3yr old medium width Acorns,I was jublient to find a foot product produced in China that came in a width other then med.
When the slippers arrived sooner then I expected I was extatic. The excitment ended when I tryed puting the slippers on and the first thing that came to my mind ,I'm going to need a shoe horn. I examined the box and it had a sticker on it that said wide, but also imprinted on the box was M 10. Examining the bottom of the sole of the slippers I found it stamped with a 10M.
placing the slippers on a table alongside my 10M ACORNS, I found the 10 2E Old Friend slippers to be narrower in the full length of the sole except in the arch area. Old Friend advertises extra roomy toe area,"another BOGUS claim", the medium width ACORNs were a full 3/8" wider in the toe area.
So what we have at the Old Friends organization is a SCAM. They claim their shoes come in different withs , when in realty the only thing that is differnt is the sticker that they place on the outside of the box, They only make one shoe width. I would expect more from a Austrailian company.

Well made, very warm, but the sizes run small. Ordered a 9M (my shoe size), returned them for a 10EE. Still too tight across middle but loose in the heel. Returned those as well.

I bought these to replace some Minnetonka's I had for 12 years.
These Old Friend's slippers run very small, at least a full size smaller and don't last near as long. If you do order them, you will want to go up a whole size larger. I have only had these for 1 year and they are in worse condition than my Minnetonka's were when I replaced them. The soles cracked and then split open. I will not buy this brand again.

I wear a size 10 shoe and ordered an 11EE slipper. It was too small. I have a feeling the chinese manufacturer does not believe Americans feet can actually be as big as they are.

I also notices the Bearclaw booties that is very similar to this shoe that Big 5 sells have actually shrunk in size. I have a size 11 from last year and held it up to the identical shoe size 11 this year and it is almost an inch shorter.

This is my second pair of Old Friend men's bootee sheepskin slippers, and I love them. I put about a gazillion miles on the first pair that I received as a gift from my brother. You can wear them indoors, outdoors, in the snow, in the rain -- they are serious slippers for serious guys. I ordered the second pair of slippers for myself -- my recommendation does not get much better than this.

My old pair of Old Friend slippers finally wore out and I bought these to replace them. The style is the same, but the new ones have an improved replaceable insole with added support, and I like it. The fleece is thick and soft, warm in the winter and not hot in the summer.

I see a lot of people complaining about the size. What you have to be aware of is that when you first put them on as new, they will feel small because the sheepskin is very "fluffy". But after you wear them a couple of times, they'll compress in the right places and feel much better. I know that the product title says "Extra Wide" but that seems to be because wide widths are available. Order the size and width you want. I'd say that the size runs true once broken in. Of course, check the size stamped on the bottom of the sole to make sure you got what you ordered.

I have tried many different brands of sheepskin slippers, and keep coming back to Old Friend.

Love the concept of these slippers; used to have another pair from you-know-who. the sheepskin lining really is very warm---but, "W" certainly doesn't stand for "wide". I went through two sets of these from Amazon, who were gracious in the return, but my size D width foot just doesn't fit these otherwise wonderful slippers.

These are great slippers. They're exceptionally warm, soft padding inside on sole, and seem like they'll be great on slippery surfaces. I like the way they look.

BUT, heed the warnings on size. I wear a 10 and ordered an 11 after reading other reviews. These just fit. I'd suggest getting no less than one full size above your regular one.

Believe what several say about the sizing. I wear a size 13 1/2 6E shoes and I ordered the 14 5E slippers. They're just a tiny bit snug putting them on but after that they are a dream. The soles are nice and sturdy with plenty of give for comfort and the soft cushion inside make them the most comfortable footwear I've owned in 50 years. The slippers keep your feet warm without overheating and the top "cuffs" unroll to keep your ankles warm. I'm tempted to order a second pair just in case I wear these out but from what I've seen so far it will take quite awhile for that to happen. Watch the size, place your order and you won't be disappointed!