This is my second pair of Naot Pleasure shoes. I wore my first (plain black) pair into salt stain oblivion and so I was very pleased that Naot has produced a patent leather version (that resists salt stains). What I like about this shoe is it is very comfortable and yet it's also very attractive - the little leaf-like decoration has eye-catching feminine look. Also, the platform heel gives me a bit of height. I normally wear 7.5s and 8s (meaning I'm on the small size of an 8). The size 38 felt a little snug on arrival, but felt perfect by the 2nd wearing. These are my go-to work shoes because they have pizzazz, but I can walk and stand in them for hours without aching feet. I live in Minnesota, so it also matters to me that they grip well on ice. Highly recommend.