I was really drawn to the metallic gold color of this shoe and I ordered them for my wedding. The color was exactly as I expected...gorgeous! And I really love the subtle snakeskin print on the straps. I very rarely wear high heels because I find them very uncomfortable. However these shoes are the perfect height because they are very comfortable yet still sexy. The reason why I only gave them 4 stars is because they do run a half size too small. I ordered a 9 but definitely need a 9 1/2. As long as you order a half size up, you will be VERY happy with these shoes!