I must honestly admit that the price has played a major role in the purchase decision! For the "normal" price I would not order the shoes, because I really do not appreciate the manufacturer "Sketchers" so. The shoes of which are actually rather not "up to date" and Britney Spears as an advertising medium does the rest to !! ;-) More surprised I was when I got the shoes, they are well made, look really good and I am often asked about them!