So in love with these shoes & mother approved. Got tired of my mom asking me why I wore platform heels & how they looked so uncomfortable.  My reply was if I found a chic, stylish & comfortable pair I would buy them; leave it to amazon to save the day. Background info: boutique 9 is the trendy line created by Nine West. So if you like Nine West, but wish they were a little more on trend, shop away. Honestly it's best of both worlds: great craftsmanship, not extra long looking pointed toe shoes & chic interpretation. They arrived in great condition. The inside of the shoe is soft, cushioning & leather, with boutique 9 embossed in it; not man made synthetic leather. Which isn't great for shoe  stretching, if the shoe is a little snug. The patent leather part is soft & has great shine; the sole of the shoe is leather with boutique 9 plaque attached to it. The color isn't as accurate on the natural nude, its lighter & more cool tone - if that makes sense. Sizing: I have a moderate-long narrow foot, including heel True size 9.5, regular width. NIne West run big on me, got a 9. If I was buying from aldo a size 10. Aldo runs smaller, since their shoes are narrow but short.