Got the shoes bought for a Medieval Dress they are comfortable look very pretty and they fit exactly (size 41) whether I thick socks or tights wearing or not Personally I find neither too heavy nor I find that they are poorly finished You have to remember that indeed you can not awakened brand shoes for the price The color is a bit darker than on the picture (I ask myself what more pure color darkred) they look not nearly black from it is a beautiful Bordeaux red Did they also already ordered me in black I am very happy with it :)