I was specifically wanting ugg boots that were sturdy (so i could wear them outside) and also a funky colour (because i'm sick of the boring colours). These are great. They have a rubber sole so going outside isn't a problem whatsoever- other ugg boots only have the foam/thin rubber lining that basically makes the sole wear away in front of your eyes but these are fantastic- i travel a lot between Australia & the US so have had 2 winters this year and been wearing these a lot with pretty much no signs of wear at all yet and they are definitely water resistant with is a massive plus. The fit is true to size but the sizing is weird and confusing at first- each of my boots is marked USW9 USM8 and this makes complete sense when you get the boots but when ordering make sure you order you true size in your gender or be prepared to be a little confused because some sellers only lists as mens sizes or only womens sizes eg if you want a womens size 7 you might need to order a mens size 6 because all of these are made as unisex.I have been wearing ugg boots for about 20 years and i can honestly say these are the best i have ever had. They are durable, have much softer wool than any other brand ive tried and they look good!