These run big! I bought a 8.5 and not sure why b/c I am a 7.5 to an 8. The one time I wore them the canvas in front was stepped on by my husband, ouch. I washed them in the machine and they came out beautifully. I will not wear again too big. I hope I find a good home they are really cool shoes, comfortable. No damage to them. Any questions, yell. Oh the color is a bright cream almost white