I just got these shoes today and I love them. I bought them for a wedding in the black peau, which is a very sturdy smooth fabric that looks kind of like silk. The cross straps on the top of the shoe form a lovely pattern, very intricate. The fit is true to size, and a really great thing is the low, tapered heel. It looks like the heel on a pair of high heeled sandals, but it is just the right height, especially if you don't want to stand on spiked heels all night or have trouble with your balance. Beautiful shoes that I would recommend to anyone. Well worth the price.