These are good shoes for the price, and I am not sure why other reviewers are complaining about the color. If you've got a decent computer with accurate color settings, it is very clear that they are dark purple with the accents in a lighter pinkish purple color. Those who expected black shoes are either color blind or need to adjust their monitor settings. They don't provide the arch suppose I would like, but neither do any other shoes I've ever worn. I replace the insoles with Dr. Scholl's insoles and I'm good to go.