These shoes are so cute and so comfortable, but have some quirks. They are 100% buttery leather and incredibly lightweight! The original color was black, but I painted them cognac with leather paint, and love the outcome. However, I live in Phoenix, and when I wore these outside in the 100+ degree heat, the glue on the sole pads failed, and I had to reattach the pads with leather glue. I have since learned that this style may be best for indoor only and yoga use. These considerations are reflected in the price. Thanks for looking!