"I've always worn comfort brands such as Romika, Worishofer, Clarks and Birkenstock. I wanted a more stylish ballet flat but didn't want to give up the comfort my feet demand. I ordered these online for store pickup, so that I could return them easily if they didn't fit the bill. The moment I slipped them on my feet at DSW, I couldn't help but smiling and wanting to do a happy dance! I am normally an 8.5 wide/9 med, or a European 39 and these shoes in a 39 fit me like they were custom made! I also like the higher back as it seems every other ballet flat I've tried on has slipped off my foot too easily. I got the Platinum color and it is a soft glowy taupe-y gold with just a hint of soft metallic. Like another reviewer said, I'll be shopping the Josef Siebel brand from now on!"