The platforms are made of fake cork that is more durable than real cork and very convincing. The uppers are slightly stretchy gold fabric, as pictured. The footbed is cushy! These are those rare heels I forget to take off when I get home. I think a darker color would probably look better on me, but I love them anyway, and they go with practically everything. They are that nice in-between: a little bit dressy but not too dressy.