Purple, my favorite! Yes it is the color purple you see online. It isn't leather but I knew that. Runs true to sizes get your regular boot size and you will be fine. It has a rubber sole that grips on pavement and all slippery floors. Yes, you have to untie it to get in/out and it has not cushion inside but I put in a Dr. Scholls foot pad; the clear gell kind and it was good after that making it easy and comfy to walk on/in. I also like that the heel is the same color as the rest of the boot. All in all a damn fine boot for the inexpensive price and no shipping cost a bonus.