The taupe semi-metallic color of these flats was gorgeous, and I liked the tiny heel to improve my posture while still wearing a flat, but they were much too large. And not just in the way of most pointed-toe flats that have a tendency to make my feet look bigger than their normal 8.5. At the high price, anything less than a perfect fit would not fly, so these went back and I did not bother with an exchange.