There is a very slight metallic glitter sparkle effect on the beads- not solid shiny black, which looks elegant for day and night. I went back and fourth for a while, but eventually found this hybrid pair on Brainwavz website. I gotta imagine the parts are for other models. The wedge is perfect height (not too much yet just enough to make legs look sexy). Die größe passt wie ich sie auch in allen anderen Schuhen trage und dank der verstellbaren Riemen sogar mit meinen sehr breiten Füßen. Im going to try to bend the upper heel back so it wont cut me again. The others are so clogged that they do not close. Ive set up a system. Diese bleiben bestimmt nicht meine letzten! Very soft and adjustable slippers.