There is a sparkly mesh like material covering the better part of the flat. My daughter wore these to school only and after a few weeks wear, the mesh material had holes in it. Once the holes started, they just grew bigger and multiplied. I ended up throwing the unsightly things away! I was pretty disappointed because she didn't get to wear them very long. I wish they had lasted longer for the price. They were a stylish, neutral flat that I absolutely loved on her! So my recommendation is, if you purchase these, they are not for energetic activities such as school recess! Very beautiful, though...I bought my daughter these for school. Although she loved them and they were comfortable, they were falling apart pretty quickly. I would only recommend them for somebody who will only wear them a few times.My 11 year old daughter absolutely loves these shoes. I bought them for special occasions but she liked them so much that she wore them a few times per week to school before the weather turned too cold. They look good with jeans, a skirt or a dress.Back of shoe rubbed against my daughter’s ankle leaving a red mark.My daughter loves her new shoes and the fit is perfect.Super cute, nice quality, fantastic price. Even more beautiful in person. Fits true to size.I liked the design and they fit perfectthank you.