I purchased the black leather ones with the textured leather bow and started wearing them right out of the box. They are my go-to for walking around town, going to dinner, or just looking nice when I run errands. They're super comfortable and I love the non-slip rubberized sole. The wedge heel is not too high, which makes it feel like I'm not really wearing heels (I can wear much higher heels if I need to but wouldn't go out of my way to do it). I was surprised at how dressy this wedge looks; I mainly purchased it for more practical uses when I just want to look put-together, but it looks really nice with skirts and dresses, too. And it's pretty tough, which is important for me since I'm always walking on cobblestone and rough concrete which has a tendency to scratch and shred my other shoes. They fit true to size and the toe area is not to tight for me, which I often have a problem with (even though I have small feet). I would highly recommend this wedge to anyone who wants a comfortable, polished, and city-chic wedge that is versatile.