They are truly king of the rugged,rough and raw look!..i have the original Monolos from ten yrs ago and i wanted an updated version to wear for my birthday and when i saw them i did not hesitate to purchase them!..they run a whole size big..i wore them with footies and an insole and was soooo comfortable..need i say i got engaged in them on my birthday!!!!...these shoes are magical.....thank u ZIGINY!!!!!...and AMAZON!