These pumps don't look like much on the computer screen - nice, but plain. (This was actually a selling point for me; I plan to decorate them.) In the box, they still have that slightly clunky look, but on the foot, they are gorgeous. These aren't the sexiest heels I've ever seen, of course, but they're still very stylish, and so comfortable that I'm considering buying another pair to wear as-is.

I bought the black patent color. Amazon is a little unclear on which styles are synthetic (or, I thought so, at least), but I checked the information printed on the pair I received, and they are pure synthetic. Looking at them, it's difficult to tell. The "leather" is smooth and very glossy, and doesn't appear even slightly plastic-y. No frayed threads, no exposed glue; I doubt that these pumps would pass for premier designer, but neither do they look cheap. These are my third pair of Anne Klein shoes, but even so, I'm impressed. They look much more expensive than they are, and if they wear as well as my other Anne Klein shoes, they will last for a long, long time.

Fit is true to size, perhaps slightly snug. The platform is lightweight, the heel is about three inches, and walking in these is easy and comfortable. My toes don't feel squeezed, I don't show too much toe cleavage, and, though I haven't walked on any slick surfaces yet, I think the soles offer enough traction.

Overall, I think these would make excellent basic pumps, and I will probably snag another pair for precisely that purpose.