I've had these for nearly a year and I LOVE THEM. I have short, wide feet and the toe-box for most shoes is uncomfortable for me unless I order a wide. I also have Achilles tendinitis on both sides so I need good support. I adore ballet flats but they often don't have enough support or a thick enough heel. These are fantastic. I can walk around in them all day and my feet feel great - I work in downtown Seattle so I have to tackle hills, the bus tunnel (lots of stairs) and walking around my building. The "gold" is actually beige with a faint sheen but still looks nice. I need more!