text: The shoes is beautiful. However I found the shoe difficult to put on as the top i.e. the metallic colored portion of the shoe was narrow. After a struggle I got the shoes on it looked great, but it was really snug just above the arch of my feet.  I really love the shoe and did not wish to have to deal with the hassle of returning it, so I am currently having it stretched by a shoe maker. So if you are a true C/D this may not be the shoe for you.