I wasn't sure about these shoes when I first saw them, specifically about the 2 seams at the front. But I found them at a local shoe store and tried them on and instantly fell in love with them. I bought the turquoise pair at the store because I couldn't leave without them, and then bought a black and nude colored pair from amazon (for cheaper of course). They make your feet and legs look very elegant. They are very comfortable to walk in, which coming from me means a lot. I'm not normally a high heel person. I normally wear size 8 in flat shoes but these work better in a 7.5 for me. They still fit well and the half size smaller keeps my heels from popping out when I walk. I'm very happy with this purchase!