I bought this shoe in the light natural and it is a perfect nude for me.  The leather is supple (although you can see a slight seam detail, but not enough to bother me).  I have tried a ZILLION nude sling back platforms and these are, BY FAR, the most comfortable ones I have ever tried on.  I knew the instant that I put them on that I would be keeping them and possibly coming back for more colors! I'm 34, have three little boys (6, 4, and 2) and I feel like I could chase them in these shoes if I had to!