I just received the shoes and I couldn't be happier, they are absolutely stunning! I bought these shoes in gold glitter and I was worried that it was more silver than gold-- not so. The color is perfection, it's a lighter champagne gold that oozes expensive and chic (you know how sometimes the gold sparkly shoes can look cheap? Not these!).  I wear an 8 1/2 in everything all the time and yes the heel does slip out, the fit is perfect though so I think I will get the cushions recommended by one of the other reviewers. These are comfortable heels and I feel very stable in them. Honestly, these are my favorite shoes...they can go with just about everything and add that wow factor without being cheesy. Buy them. You will not be disappointed!