These are the best shoes ever!! They looked cute in the picture, but they're jaw droppers in reality!! They look so high I thought they would hurt, but I can honestly say they are very confortable. The platform helps to level out the high heel, so your feet don't get tired quickly. The width of the front strap is perfect, because it shows off your pedi, and also a little "toe cleavage" as they say. However it holds your foot in place just right. The color is the best part, It's the perfect shade of tan which looks natural and "neutral" against your skin, but it's not pale or washed out. The front platform is dark-bronze and a little shimmery. The back is gold-tone metallic, and the heel is brown. Don't expect them to be mellow-casual looking shoes... They're just show-stopping fabulous!! You can wear them with a pencil skirt, or slacks. You can dress them down with a pair of jeans and a cute top. I love to emphasize the metallic look and wear them with gold accesories. Anyway, if you like "statement" shoes... you'll love these!!