I bought a pair of these last year in black on one of those "flash auction" sites where little is really a "deal" and anything that MIGHT be is gone by 12:01 and whatever you manage to buy arrives and it's never as good as it seemed-with the exception of these shoes.  A flat black leather shoe is not usually exciting but I wear them a lot so when these came, I was very pleasantly surprised.  They are comfortable but I've learned that nearly across the board, flats should be ordered a half size larger than other shoes (sandals, pumps, etc.).  They are just both cute and a bit sophisticated at the same time.  And people have complimented me on them-who does that for a black flat?  So when I saw them on here recently for sale, I ordered them in the wine for next winter.  I know I will wear them and if people complimented the black ones, I know I'll get even more on the wine ones.  Unlike another reviewer, I don't think the zipper is too big and the fact that the entire shoe has a zipper edging adds just enough interest without being flashy.