text: Was unsure how to rate this shoe.  It is a very well made shoe although it lacks any arch support.  The leopard design is very cute with mixtures of grey, black, taupe and chocolate brown in the print.  It would match lots of outfits and would be appropriate most any season.  The elastic band is done in black.<br /><br />Normally I wear Clarks and Vionic shoes and wear a 9.5M.  SInce I have not worn a pair of Bass shoes in quite a while I decided to order both the 9.5M and 10M in an effort to find a good fit.  Tried the 9.5M on first and was surprised that it was too short and rubbed my toes and noticed that it was a bit wide and gaped open on the sides of the arch area.  Then tired on the 10M.  It too was too short and rubbed my toes and the width was huge.  Neither shoe fit properly and am returning both.