Bought these through Amazon, they had the best price by far. BUT>>> the shoes came w/ a black smudge on heal, I couldn't get off. and they smelled funky, kinda like fish when I opened the box.. that went away though. I had them for about 2 weeks and the sole started to disconect from the shoe. The THIN cork "veneer" also started to fall off. and the soles started to wear REAL Quick in the front(apx 1mo. befor I had them put a protective sole on them...which for me the back heal is usually what I have to get replaced.) The leather stretches out also. LOVED the look!! LOVED the comfort & fit before they stretched out!!! Not sure if I just got a defective pair... Might buy from here again, but won't ever if it happens a second time. I have a pair of Chinese Laundry I bought 3+ years ago and I replaceed the heal about 4 mo. ago. I take care of my shoes. I have a pair of Nine west Ive had for over 25 yrs, w/ NO problems and the heals are fine. (one of my favorite pairs of shoes!) Just purchase w/ caution. Mine were the silver.