leyla, pp hit the nail on the head with these. they are so up my alley...one pair is up on ebay although i might regret if they sell because i think i actually prefer them to the ankle straps for my mode of dress, i'm so on the fence. they both have appeal to me, i like the fact the solid strap is a bit more funky but the ankle strap is much more retro which is a neat attribute. I almost went for the black velvet cris cross with the dark wood wedge but had to refrain from complete addiction this season.