"Like previous reviewers have stated, these boots have a really great bohemian feel to them. I bought them in white a couple months ago, and at first they were pretty stuff. After constantly pushing them into being slouchy, they now stay like that and look great. Also, i just repeatedly scuffed the bottom of the shoes on cement for a few minutes until the slippery-ness went away on its own. Even after wearing them for a few months they still look great. They do need to be cleaned, but a little bit of dirt gives them a more distressed feel, so I'm in no rush to scrub them yet. Overall, a very unique and comfortable pair of shoes."