These were purchased for my 14 year old freshman son who was attending a prom. He looked for her here on Revane and found her. He loved her! He received many compliments. Remember his outfit was basic but these shoes took him up a notch. Exactly the look we were looking for. Overall good value for such a trendy shoe. I noticed that the bottom of the shoe wears out pretty quickly. Not great considering he spent three hours indoors on uninterrupted duty and only wore them once. I'm not sure how long this will last for someone who is more active. The bright velvet look of these shoes is a big plus. Overall my son looked fresh, I loved his choice in this unique design.