I have gone through about 10 pairs of black flats looking for the perfect pair. They either give me blisters on the heel, or cut into the top of my foot...or both. They're either to shiny/sparkly, or too plain, or are too decorated, or look like a teenager or my grandmother should be wearing them, or they're too dressy, or too casual, or look to cheap, or are too expensive...uuugggghhhh! But after years of searching, I found these and am completely in love with them. They are affordable ($19.99 on sale), they fit perfect after about a day of breaking them in (the back comes up a little high and was a little uncomfortable at first), they aren't shiny or too dressy, though you can dress them up or wear them with jeans. They have a cute subtle snakeskin like texture that makes them very pretty and feminine and classy. I wear a 9.5 usually (and have a medium foot) and the 10 fit me perfect. They completely formed to my foot in a matter of days and I can wear them without any discomfort even when I have to do a lot of walking (I'm pregnant also so this is extra important). I highly highly recommend buying these!