I absolutely adore these shoes. They’re a different material than the black faux suede ones. They fit better because of this and I don’t get the chafing I’d get with the others from the shoe moving around. I’m normally and 8.5 but the 9 fits almost perfect due to the material being more rigid. They look a solid slightly dull white from a distance but in the sun or up close you can see the actual “oil slick” pattern!