These adorable shoes have scalloped and perforated trim with goth-inspired bat embellishments giving them that gothic Lolita feel. They have a 2 1/4 flatform (platform) that’s really light weight. Sadly for me with the shape of this toe in the shoe, my toe touches just enough to bother me and I didn’t bother returning them. I usually wear a size 9 shoe depending on the brand but I don’t know that I’d say these run small, they’re just not a good shape for my feet personally. I really freaking love bats so I was super excited to find these. I’m sad they didn’t work out for me. I tried wearing them once but couldn’t last. You can see the bottoms are not worn out at all. The velvet has two small droplet spots that are mostly noticeable zoomed in one the right she toe and a tiny scuff on the other toe. Selling my stuff trying to make it through the summer with lack of income from working for a school and having to move. So thanks for looking!