The shoe itself is beautiful--the design and color displayed inthe photo is exact.  However, when I looked on the side of the right shoe, the upper is separating from the sole!  I know that Chinese Laundry is not Brian Atwood but I would think that they would inspect the shoes before shipping them out to be sold.  To have to spend money to return these or pay to have a brand new pair of shoes fixed is just ridiculous.  I have to say I am disappointed.