My verdict, since I ordered 2 different pair is this. I ordered red Chloe and I am keeping them. I also ordered black patent Garbo and they are being returned. I feel the Garbo are not made very well. The leather is not really nice. I feel they will melt if I wear them in the sun. LOL Having said all of that, these in no way compare to CL. The Chloe will serve their purpose at night. I don't know if I would wear these in the daytime.