I just received these, after having to return another pair (Aerosoles) ordered at the same time, which arrived separately.

I've always loved Sam and Libby shoes and had worn them off 'n' on since 1985, I guess.

The order form said these were 'shiny black' but the picture was not 'shiny'.  I decided to gamble on the picture being correct, not the description, because I have no desire for 'shiny' shoes.  Yay!  They were a nice non-shiny black.

They arrived today and are so far, comfortable EXCEPT for the elastic heal.  It's awful!  Right now I'm wearing with the elastic turned down to the outside, to see if it will stretch a bit.  I'm hoping it will.  If it doesn't though, the pain is quite bad and I guess I'll be forced to return.

Other than the heal, the fit is good, the style is pure Sam & Libby.

I'll know shortly if there is any dye transference or if the heal issue will solve itself and will edit or add if necessary.

Update 31 August, 2012:  The heal issue has NOT solved itself.  I phoned the seller and they had no idea how to 'fix' it - said to go to You Tube!  Can you imagine???  That's not what I call an answer.  Unfortunately, there is no longer a shoe repair person in our town.  I may have to send it back.  Unless, of course, they charge me to ship back a product that is painful.  Will keep up to date for anyone interested in info.