The color was a bit more gray than it looked in the picture on my computer, where they had a more navy & gold look. They are just a little more dull than I expected.  The main problem was that the straps caught in the plastic rings/buckles right where the velcro begins (where the straps become two layers thick) so when I tried to open them to make room to slide my son's foot in, I had to work the thick part through the rings.  Over time, I am concerned this will cause the velcro to separate from the strap, especially when my son puts them on.  He won't take the time to work the velcro through but will use brute force to get his feet in.  I'm returning them before I find out for sure if this is going to be a problem. Other than that, they could have been decent shoes, but I'll never know for sure.