I am a huge Softwalk fan and own several pairs.  I have never been real attracted to the San Mateo mule style, but when I saw them come out with the metallic flower styles, I was instantly in love.  I received the shoes within a week and put them on right out the box and have been wearing them non-stop.  They are probably the most comfy pair of Softwalks I own to date, and the red metallic flowers are absolutely gorgeous!  I am always impressed by the quality of the Softwalk shoe and these are no exception.  These shoes look so cute with jeans and also dress up nicely for work.  I ordered my usual size and they fit perfectly.  My only complaint is a slight creaking sound from the footbed area when walking, which I have noticed on some of my other Softwalk shoes.  But considering these are the cutest shoes I've seen in a long time, and I loved them enough to pay full price, when I usually bargain shop for these shoes on Amazon, that's saying a lot.