Cute shoes! I normally wear a 9 but ordered an 8 1/2 due to reviews and am glad I did. The 8 1/2 has plenty of room-at least a 1/4 inch from big toe to edge of shoe. They seem comfortable. I have a wide foot and the toe strap is snug but not too tight. I would say they are a pearlized medium golden beige color. I am wondering if the back will rub my heel but it doesn't seem to so far. Nice height, cute cork wedge.