I own this shoe in both white patent and black patent.  The white has a gold buckle and the black, a silver buckle.  These shoes are really sharp looking.  I get compliments on them whenever I wear them.  I was lucky enough to find patent clutch bags with similar looking hardware to match them.  Now I'm in shoe and handbag heaven !  The comfort factor isn't too high, but what the heck, you're not going to do a mall marathon in them.  I find that they run true to size.  Don't hesitate to buy.