The buckle was so flimsy that the tongue slipped through.  The elastic was so thin it was likely to break with normal wear.  The pair I received also had loose gems on left foot that would probably rip the nylons.  All-in-all I was very disappointed with the quality of this shoe.  It was so pretty and was exactly what I was looking for.  Low, stable heel but stylish enough for a dressy opera date.  But alas there was no way I could wear them no matter how much I tried to secure them to my feet.