Customer Reviews The North Face THERMOBALL™ Traction Bootie

I ordered my first pair of these booties elsewhere and my size (10) had my toes touching the ends of the shoes. I ordered in 11 and it fits fine. It hasn't been cold enough yet to verify how warm they actually are.

I needed house shoes that I could lightly wear outside for things like taking out the garbage. These fit the bill. Super warm and comfortable. I do wear socks with them because it's more comfortable for me, but it is not really necessary.

I’m normally a 7.5 and Zappos suggested I get a 7. After reading reviews, I sized up and got an 8. They’re a bit big, but if I have thick socks on, they’ll still be easy to pull right on, so I decided to keep them. Plus, once I got them in I didn’t want to take them off. Moral of the story is I think half sizes would be fine going either way, it just depends on if you’re looking for a snug fit or something you can easily throw on and off. I’ve been wearing them inside and outside since I got them yesterday. They’re perfect for bringing the dogs outside or running to the store but still comfortable enough to wear inside like slippers. Shipping was fast.

Comfy and perfect! They’re so ugly they’re cute and I haven’t taken them off since I got them. They’re warm without being too warm and causing my feet to sweat. I love them!!

I previously wrote a review, however, it was good except for one issue that came to my attention just yesterday. They smell after a while; my feet are stinky. Ew!

I would wear flip flops year round if i could, but in Ohio we do get ice and snow, so that's not practical. I wanted a snow/rain boot that would keep me warm and dry but still be easy to get on/off. These do the job! These only come in whole sizes. I normally wear a 6 or 6.5 but I figured for snow shoes I should size up, so I went with 7. I guess they are probably true to size, they are just a little big for me personally. I don't think a 6 would be right (a 6.5 would have been perfect), so I am keeping them. I haven't tested them in cold weather yet but I've worn them around the house and they are comfy and easy to wear.

They have very soft uppers, outer sole is decent. No arch support but nice and warm.

Overall, I really really wanted to love these and am sitting here trying to decide if I'm gonna return them. (I'll report back on my concerns if I keep them.) I was looking for a comfy outdoor slipper to wear after paddling and other water sports. Think uggs but less bulky and easier to clean. I figured they might also work in the snow, but that was a bonus (I paddle most of the year and get to the snow when I can). The problem: When you remove the insole, the footbed is cardboard. I can't imagine that this will last with nearly daily wet feet and mucking about on beaches and docks. I know I'm likely to be harder on them than the average user, but this seems weak for a company like North Face. If they were a little cheaper, I'd risk it, but now I'm thinking about returning them... Other stuff: Without socks, they'd be pretty close to size, just a little tight. But I wanted it to be a little roomy/more comfy so I went a size up (from 6 to 7). The heel works well in both sizes, which was nice. They are mostly very comfy, the seams have a little tag that's slightly annoying but might soften over time. The outersole seems good and solid. I really want to like/keep these, but I think they're headed for a return...