These are even better than shown. They have a really nice iridescent shine. The photo does not do them justice! They are comfortable, cute, and versatile.

I would rate this purchase highly. They are converse with an urban/edgy twist in the form of the metallic thread. I have received many compliments! Their overall appearance is neutral, however - so they go with a lot of outfits. They are also true to size: I am a reliable 7.5 and the 7.5 is a comfy fit with socks. I ordered the 'cut for chucks' socks too, and they are very well-matched and providing coverage in all the right places but not protruding anywhere obvious. LOVE! Thanks, Zappos.

We needed 6 of these ties for my son's wedding. Unfortunately, we were able to only find 4 in the stores. Zappis to the rescue! They had them and we bought the remaining 2. They were a perfect match to the bridesmaids's dresses and looked fabulous with light grey suits.