My husband got me these! Black Suede! They are simply STUNNING!!!! I absolutely love them! I can dress them up to go out, or dress them down with a pair of jeans, very versatile! I have gotten so many complements, and stares! The shoe is very well made, typical of steve madden shoe. Very light, big plus when you wear them for extended periods of time. I prefer these over the Caryssa since the heel is also lined in suede instead of plastic. The heel height can be a bit intimidating at first almost 6 inches, even for experienced high heel wearers. But the platform definitely makes up for it. They feel as if I am wearing a 4 inch heel, very comfortable and easy to manage. Do scuff up the sole, as they can get slippery at first. They run true to size, though a bit tight, even for a narrow foot as is my case. Once worn for some time, they do stretch and fit comfortably.