text: Let's not kid ourselves - these are KNOCK OFFS. Anyone who has worn actual Nine West shoes could see the difference as soon as they opened the box. The stitching is sloppy and the white liner can be seen all over the place when worn. They're much less comfortable than other heels I own, but not impossible to enjoy IF you're used to heels and BREAK THEM IN FIRST. I managed to cover my (purple) shoe flaws with a cute feather decal clip on that I made. Although they aren't Nine West, and have their issues, they're still a cute shoe and can be salvaged with a little creativity and preparation.