Amazing shoe!! I've only worn them once and got compliments all night. I would've rated them a 5, except, due to the lighting, the color is misrepresented in the photos. The blue heel and platform are actually a deep, rich cobalt blue. The ankle strap is sky blue, the middle strap is crayola purple, and the foot strap is a deep magenta. Over all, the colors are all a bit richer. I still love the shoe, just not exactly what I expected.

AA

Through rain, through sleet, through snow, through a Canadian postal strike???!!! grrrrrr I finally received these shoes. 4 pair and with a $169 in duty in all, I paid the price. (the price of another pair of shoes, damn it!) Thank God for that one day sale or I would have sent the works back. BUT When I opened the box, I was in love. This shoe is wonderful! The most shocking thing was that the top portion is not light grey as pictured but a pale tuquoise. BUT the colors are so rich and vibrant that they will be instant attention getters. (love the black insole to set it all off) Very rich. Beautifully made and detailed. Really, a lovely look. I am a true 7 and this fits exactly to size, which means no room for wiggle which makes them very stable and easy to walk-in, considering they are made of soft lux suede leather. The heel is devine! The top rung of the shoe, above the ankle, on me is not loose but not too tight. My 7's measure 22cm in diameter. Those with thicker ankles should get CS to measure the size you're considering, otherwise it could pose a problem. The zipper that runs along the back make them a little more rigid there but the soft suede will allow some softening to make a perfect and comforable fit. These are a winner! I'm happy I chose them. So go for it!:)

SuperMaiden6