I bought it with the intention of using it as a bike carrier sometimes here. I think they look better in person. -Soft cushion. Hopefully it holds well without fails. Sure it could be brighter, but I promise youll be seen! These are gorgeous and are great to wear on holiday during the day for walking and they look sparkly in the evening worn with dresses or trousers. I wore these shoes for one day with a pair of old blue jeans that have literally been washed over one hundred times. Great tool. I have a wide toe box area but otherwise normal feet. Pay attention to dimensions.