"From the images online, I was expecting a much darker silver color and a subtler snakeskin pattern. I was shocked at first at how light, shiny, and fake-snakey these shoes actually were. I wore them anyway because I didn't have time to get another pair, and I have to say they really grew on me. They're pretty fun and my girlfriends loved them. I also wore them when I had to be on my feet all day-- first a wedding, then a reception, and then a six-hour wine tour-- and they were surprisingly comfortable. The heels are high enough to look attractive and non-dowdy, but low enough not to murder your feet (even without being broken in). In terms of size, I'm normally between an 8.5 and a 9, so I ordered a 9 to be safe. An 8.5 probably would've been slightly better, but overall they're very true to size. Definitely worth the price."