I bought this shoe cause i really needed a nude color shoe.  So i bought the taupe patent, and just used it today....therefore this review is mostly first impression.  I like it so far.  Considering this is a madden shoe, it is very light.  Most madden shoes i have tried on are heavy for its size (that saying, this is my first ever madden shoe!).  Also the quality seems to be good.  Overall the shoe doesnt look cheap at all.  It even looks like the infamous Louboutin nude heels esp. the rounded toe.  Comfortwise:  Subtle to minimal padding on the shoe interior.  Shoe  is satisfactory comfort if you have normal feet width.  If you have wide feet, order a size up.  I have wide feet (but not 'crazy' wide), and the shoe is quite tight fighting.  However, I think that with time, this shoe should stretch out to accommodate me.  i've worn this for about 2 hours (church and shopping) and i didn't get no pain on my feet, but my feet got a deep 'crease' with this.  Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase especially at $18.