I am not what I would call a "shoe person" who has to have hundreds of pairs of shoes...but I absolutely fell in love with these shoes when searching for a red shoe for new dress I got. The picture simply does not do justice- they are perhaps the most beautiful shoe in the history of shoes :) They are red suede, a nice brilliant red, and the side flower decoration is rhinestone traced. The two straps are a velcro on and off so they are also somewhat adjustable. The heel is slightly higher than how it looks to me in the photo which was also a plus. I would go a half size up, as they are a bit stiff and so not have much stretch but are by far the most eye catching shoe I have ever purchased. In fact I was so impressed with them I actually ordered another dress just to have the opportunity to wear these shoes more frequently. I will definitely continue to order this brand. Even the way they were packed, from the box to the wrapping of the shoe, was very high end. Hard to believe I got these for what I paid. A true bargain. I am one happy girl to say the least.