As a nurse, I purchased these shoes to help support and recognize Breast Cancer Awareness in a different type of way. The pink is a patent leather and a tad bit brighter than I thought from the picture, once i got used to loking at them, they don't seem so bright anymore. I don't wear them often because I don't have many outfits to coordinate with them. Whenever i wear my shoes, I get much attention and get to teach people of Breast Cancer Awareness.... I love the little red bow on the side of the show and with all of Dansko's shoes, you get the quality and comfort of this shoe. The shoe to e ran a tad bit(not even a half a size) larger than the other pair of shoes I have. I just wear a thicker sock and keep it moving and they feel like my other shoes...... I wish they made a different color to represent all the different cancer awarenesses......