This is my second pair of Melissa shoes, and they are great.  These were so soft and flexible right out of the box that I didn't want to take them off! They fit exactly to the toe, so if you are a true half size, you'd better go up to the next size. I bought the black for work, and the lack of shine makes them look more like a classy fabric than rubber. The peek-a-boo of nail polish that you can see through these is fun, too!