These shoes are adorable! The picture makes them look long in the toe area, they are not. My first day wearing them my feet were not tired. I wore them all day at work, to my delight-the perfect comfort shoe that doesn't resemble a old ladies shoe. The leather is very soft, the sole is flexible rubber, and the fit is just right. I wear an 8 and these shoes are spot on for size. I hate tennis shoes, and I opt for choices like these oxfords, and glad I did. I am planning on ordering the black too!