These shoes are a brighter silver than the picture illustrates and shinier too, which is perfect.  They are super cute and the perfect heel height, BUT they are NOT comfortable.  I usually wear an 8.5 or 9 in boots/booties.  In this shoe I ordered a size 8.5.  They fit, but they are an awkward fit.  The heel, like other reviewers have said, is a bit too wide.  And the part that goes over your foot/toes is a bit too snug; typical of most man-made material shoes.  Also, the platform is heavy which makes walking in them nearly impossible.  I really wish the fit were more comfortable (had it been made with leather instead and lightweight, these may have been a perfect shoe) because, like I said, they are really cute and are the perfect heel height.  I am a huge fan of Nine West shoes, but this pair completely missed the mark in comfort.