I have these in black, and decided to finally break down and buy the red pair for a Harley Quinn outfit.

So here's a few tips: The price listed here on Amazon is the best you'll find online.  It is wise to take these to a cobbler if you intend on wearing these frequently and/or for long periods of time.  Have the cobbler put grippy soles on the bottom - these bottoms are very slippery (great for dancing and all, but traction is nice sometimes, too!) and have very little texture.  Get some cushion insoles; these have no padding, and since the sole is so thin, you can really feel it if you step on a pebble.  Also, check all of the buttons before the first wear to make sure they are all secure.  The buttons are connected with elastic cord that is sewn into a slit, and it's possible for the cord to slip out.  I wore these to an event and as soon as I got a compliment on these, I looked down only to notice one of the buttons was missing.  Thankfully I found it in the box when I got home, and sewed it back into place. My calves are 14.5" at their widest, and these are still a little loose at the top.  You can jimmy the tab with the buttonhole over a little for a more secure fit, but that doesn't mean it will stay in place.

The color is very bright orangey-red, so matching it can be a bit challenging.  The velvet is lovely, but the quality of the product itself is nothing to write home about.  Average quality, but you'll get crazy amounts of compliments wearing these.

They aren't too terribly uncomfortable, but wearing them all weekend will most certainly kill your feet.