These boots are very cute and they look awesome with skinny jeans and skirts, but the buckles are indeed gold, as other reviewers have mentioned. I don't mind so much, but I would have been happier with the color that was advertised to me: silver. My daughter says they're comfy to wear (very soft) and she never complains with soreness, but the outer material isn't exactly resilient. If the toes are scrubbed against a hard, textured surface, it will scuff pretty easily. My daughter is six and has learned to be more careful with her shoes, but it would sure be nice if she didn't have to walk on eggshells with these boots. If they were more resistant to scuffing, I'd recommend them to anyone. If you have a tomboy on your hands or a little girl who just likes to play hard no matter what she's wearing, I'd say look elsewhere.<br /><br />FYI: They are true to size and don't pinch at the toes. They fit well over a high arch. The skin scuffs, but doesn't seem to peel and get worse.