I bought these back in the mid-80s in LA. They are 40 years old now! The platform bottoms are NOT crumbling away, I guess the brown colorant makes them last a lot longer. Demonia took over making these to this day as the Dynamite style, but never was produced in chocolate brown so these are cooler! Marked size 39, but fit a 7.5 or 8 better than an 8.5. Velcro closure, very light wear. super cute and fem worn with leggings or skirts.