Black:  These Palladiums are stylin'. They are made of leather and suede and have no laces, just a strap that's pulled to the desired tightness, then secured with velcro. They have a cool rubber sole that wraps up around the the shoe. Like my other Palladiums, the traction is good outdoors but they are not real skid resistant indoors on something like wet tile, which is odd due to the very rubbery sole. I wear these with heavy socks and had to add a nice cushy insole...these shoes are made really well but everything about them was HARD. The tongue is unusually thick and might feel uncomfortable until they're broken in. Otherwise a cool shoe with a sleek silhouette. The photo makes them look gray but they're dark black.

Sizing: I think this brand runs wide. Otherwise true to size.

Best feature:  Easy on, easy off.