The shoe color is as shown. I thought they would be a little softer in the platform heel area but they're pretty hard. The ball of the foot area is softer thank goodness. The thing I have a problem with is the fake materials that are used are so plastic like even on the inside which don't breath at all! They make my feet sweat terribly! If I can't think of something to put inside them to try and resist that, I guess I won't be wearing them too often. They need to work on putting something inside that is cloth so the shoes are more comfortable.They are comfortable and fit well. Hope they don't stretch too much. . Well after a week of wearing these to work, they have not stretched at all. My toes are still touching the fronts. I ordered again in the next size up. These fit better, but I put insoles and the shoes come with cushions for the heels since there are no half sizes.The shoe itself is cute and fashionable but it feels like your walking on concrete after wearing them a few times. I have put cushions in them and they still are not enough.Great fit and cute.. comfy at first but after 10.5 hr day the balls of my feet were sore. More cushion there and they'd be perfect.I purchase this because o thought they run small, I should have purchased a 6.5. Because the 7 I bought is really big now once the leather stretched. Now they are to loose for me but they are perfect fit standing all day and walking around all day for work. The wedge is especially helpful. Perfect for those with arch issues.Very comfortable! I would purchase these againComfortable