Una, I PM'd you.
Susie, thanks!! I didn't understand them, either, when I saw the WhoWhatWear article. But for the price, I figured I needed to check them out, and wow, are they ever fun!
They totally look like regular booties and they hug the ankles, at least the ankles of regular sized people -- on me they are actually just a touch loose, but not enough to notice.
DonnaF - - yes, I don't plan to wear them as outdoor wear -- just inside or maybe for special events.
Chris, my social life is more of the skulking in socks variety, but even in my own home I want to feel fab, and our floors in the kitchen are freezing because we have no basement, just a dirt crawl space in that part of the house (old house). So these will be perfect for entertaining at home as well.
Oh, ye of little faith, LisaP. If it is good enough for WhoWhatWear it's good enough for me.
Ledonna, I actually thought of you when I saw these booties. They would be awesome on you.
Sharan, they won't be warm enough for the very coldest days but warm enough for a party with socks inside, I am sure. And since they stretch, they will accommodate the largest warmest socks!