I was looking for a pair of flatforms for comfort & style and I thought these fit the bill perfectly. The buckles are good quality, they are more bronze than gold. Though very cute, the ankle strap is quite tight, while the toe area is somewhat roomy. While slightly uncomfortable initially, I decided to give them a shot because I thought they were so cool. After a a few hours they became tighter & more & more uncomfortable. A short while later they became instruments of torture, which is really too bad because they were so cute, and now I'm stuck with them, and have to throw them out.