I received the shoes earlier than expected, which is always good!!  The shoes do leave a trail of glitter, but every Princess needs glitter following them.  I love the shoes and plan to wear them for my daughter's wedding in April 2018.  I did follow the reviews and went a 1/2 size larger - I shouldn't have as an 8 would have been perfect.  I will make do.  Cutest shoes ever.  I will get much use out of them after the wedding too.