text: First, I will say that the shoes are very cute. The fit was great and they were just what I was looking for.  Unfortunately, I can't keep them because of an overwhelming chemical smell to the shoes.  The smell was very noticeable when I first took them out of the box.  I thought it would dissipate after they had been opened.  I left them outside for 12hrs and the smell was still so strong it filled my dining room when I brought them in.  No way I can wear these and sit in my car or office with them.  Sadly, they have to be returned.