I love crocs, but do not love the look of the traditional and original croc.  I bought these when I returned the brown wedge crocs, which were horribly hard & uncomfortable & left blisters.  These are just what I want from a shoe.  The color is pretty much spot on from what you see in the picture.  They are the softer material which I love.  I notice a very small, even negligible amount of tightness around the top of the foot, which is unlike my other 2 pairs of croc slingbacks, but it is almost not worth pointing out.  It could just be my feet swelling from the summer heat!  They are just as comfortable as any of my other crocs and go with everything - brown, black, grey, navy - to give a pop of color to any outfit.  They may even have a tad more cushioning on the bottom, making them even more durable for walking.  I love these shoes!