"First, let's be very clear about these shoes. They are dramatic, stunning - and high. They are intended to get you noticed, NOT to carry you through hours of shopping or let you run after a toddler. I found these while coveting a very expensive Italian maker pair (double the price, then add a zero) and was astonished at the similarity. The pictures don't do this shoe justice - I worried it would look inexpensive because of the snakeskin sole but once a foot is in it, the amount of visible snakeskin is greatly reduced and you have an edgy, elegant leather cross sandal. The wooden block heel is perfectly on trend and I am a happy customer!"