I think the color is what initially caught my eye - flax/metallic gold. Then I read the description and ordered it pretty quickly after that. It seemed obvious that they would be very eye-catching. They are (!) and they are also very comfortable. I am a female who wears a 9.5 shoe, so I can also wear a man's size 8 shoe. The size 8 I ordered fits great. I very highly recommend this shoe. It's extraordinary!