Riverberry Women's Ruby Round Toe Kitten Heels - Low Height Pumps for Work, Office & Dressy Occasions | Comfortable Dress Shoes for Women

COLOR:Must say, the color gorgeous. I ordered the mint, which is VERY true to color. It is basically a pale/light teal... not mint 'green' and not turquoise. While it is close to those on either end, it's certainly MINT and that's just what I needed!SIZE:I hate shoes rubbing the backs of my heels. So, I decided to go with my true size and hope for the best. Here's the thing: They are tight at first. I have the regulars, not the wides, which works perfect... but if you need wides, you had best order them in wides or you will not like them. For ordering my true size and not going up a half size, I'm glad I did. While they are tight right now, two days of light wear and they are already breaking in well with absolutely no sliding on my heel. (Of course, ordering a half size up works for many women, so you do what you think is best; It's your feet, no one knows better than you what you prefer.) I'll give them another four days light wear (4-6 hours each time) and I'll be ready to take these puppies downtown for a night. LolDURABILITY / QUALITY:Only been a few days, so I cannot testify to their strength, but the heel hasn't fallen off so far and they certainly feel sturdy. Will update if that changes, depending on how hard I am on them. Some are complaining about gluing and quality, but they look fine to me. I think they look excellent. They will scuff easily, as most heels like these do, so don't drive with them on or the backs will get marked up. Some women expect these things to withstand a marathon, I'm not one one them. I don't walk on gravel, dirt, or uneven asphalt in heels if I can help it. Common sense. If you do, the heels are going to look like a chew-happy puppy got ahold them. Yet, if there are any thin heeled shoes out there for less than $40 that don't look like that after walking those surfaces, then someone please let me know. 30 years and still haven't found indestructible heels... just sayin'.COMFORT:As I said, still breaking mine in. At this point, due to the tightness where the shoe hasn't fully taken my foot shape, the only discomfort I have is in my first joint of my big toes. Day one sucked. (4 hours) Day two was much better. (4 hours again.) But no blisters or rubbing anywhere. Noticing a difference in just two wears is a good sign. Having broken in many heels this way, I'm confident enough to say that these are going to be VERY comfortable by a few more wears. Ideal for work days and not going to kill you if you're on your feet most of the time. Main pro: DOESN'T HURT MY BACK. Low heels/kitten heels do not make my lower back ache and doesn't agitate my sciatica.GRIP:Now, for my only complaint and the reason these are four stars and not five...These shoes are slicker than snot on a door knob. The bottoms are smoother than Dwayne Johnson's chest. Be wary walking on a wet/greasy, glossy surface because seriously... its like two eels screwin' in a bucket. Had them on for less than ten minutes, walked into our tiled bathroom where my man had taken a shower just an hour before and it was like a comedic skit from SNL; One misstep and I was grabbing towel racks, the toilet paper holder, ripping the shower curtain down... just trying to regain my balance. Lol Hasn't happened since because now I know. So, do NOT underestimate these heels in their lack of traction. Not a rainy day shoe. Not a shoe for waltzing around on marble floors of lobby's and banks downtown. Not a shoe for entering a Wafflehouse or greasy cafe. They perform very well on linoleum, concrete and asphalt (if it isn't slimy with algae/dirt), most wood floors and carpet of course. Be careful on tile, glossy wood floors or any wet surface, They will fool you because they are so comfortable and your balance is fantastic in them, you could even run from a maniacal serial killer with a chain-saw while wearing them, but once you leave a rough/carpeted surface, you better test the waters because they are more slippery than Casey Anthony's lawyer.I think that covers it!Do I like them? Ha. I LOVE them!Don't buy high heels or stilettos, girls. Get the low pumps/kitten heels like these and you'll get the sexy fashion appeal without the pain. If they'd just invest in better traction on the bottoms, I'd pay an additional $20 for another pair. But I have to say that I'm happy with them as they are, all in all. Will invest a few other colors and I'll just remember that these are my dry day outing shoes and I'll be on my Ps and Qs about what surface I'm walking on. LolBased on all the other reviews here, I have to second the question on the fabrication. Originally, I thought I would have to return these shoes (purchased in patent black), when I first put them on and something sharp was sticking right into my left fourth toe! I took a look, and sure enough - there was something sharp poking right out of the sock/inner sole of the shoe in the toe box. Thank goodness I didn't walk far (just out the front door) before this started poking my foot - I was able to leave them at home and switch out to a different pair of shoes. Fast forward a couple weeks later, when I was finally able to address these shoes: got my needlenose pliers out and pulled out a full-sized staple from that tip. Glad it wasn't something more major that would have marked the start of the joys of tetanus.The heel attachment as well to the body of the shoe: on my right shoe, there is overglue. At the fronts of both toes, there is overglue. Not highly visible when I'm standing up, but I know it's there nonetheless. We'll see if some goof off will help remove the glue, but the workmanship on these shoes leaves a lot be desired.On the upside, they are rather comfortable. We'll see how long I can hang onto the shoes and use them before the heels fall off!The shoes were very pretty and comfortable except that they were too long. I ordered a size 10, the size I always wear in Riverberry shoes.I tried them on as soon as they arrived and was really disappointed when they were too difficult to walk in as the heel had 1/2 and inch of extra room at the back.I would loved to have exchanged them for the size 9, but I think a 9 1/2 would have been better if the shoes came in a 9 1/2 ( they don't), but it cost me over $12.00 to return them. as there was a "place postage here" sign on the return label. I could not find the statement below before I bought the shoes. I would appreciate some instruction on how to look that up.*** Thus the 3 stars. It's really for Style Unlimited not the Riverberry shoes.The exchange policy says: Return shipping costs due to buyer's remorse, incorrect ordering or sizing issues are not covered under our return policy. We will cover return shipping charges for damaged/defective items and incorrect shipments. If item(s) are not found to qualify for paid return shipping on arrival, the cost of the return postage and a potential fee up to $5.00 will be withheld from your refund……If I am reading this correctly this could cost me up to $17.00 to return shoes that cost $24.99.If the next pair didn't fit and I had to return them…. another $17.00?I hope my interpretation of this is incorrect, and if so I will update this review.As it stands, be sure you like the color and size of the shoe before you order it from Style Unlimited.I'm starting to think that I should have resold them on Ebay.Very pretty pump but I had to return as they were to small. I would recommend sizing upThey’re adorable and the color is amazing.This review is being written under my husband’s account. I am a big fan of Riverberry shoes, especially their patent leather line. The shoes fit well, are attractive and the price is right. As long as Riverberry shoes are available for purchase I will keep buying them.Love these. Very comfortable to walk in.These shoes are nice. I feel like they are what I expected. I plan to order other colors