Beautiful soft leather VINCE block heel sandals. T-Strap is slimming on the foot and leg. These are so cute and updated. Appropriate and comfortable for work and play. All genuine leather the t-strap is a smooth leather while the heel, ankle strap and have an embossed python / snake look to them. Unique and stylish. The heel is about 1.5 inches high making them super comfortable. There are a couple of small spots where it may look like the leather is peeling but my shoemaker assured me it is because of the snake skin like leather and without the proper conditioning of it does tend to lift. its not very noticeable but I see it and don't want to not mention it