I’m so gutted – the red of the soles is just a coating and not all the way through, so they’re not going to be red forever. But the *flash* of red isn’t going to scuff, because it doesn’t touch the ground, so it’s ok. Also, I just can’t get them to photgraph well – maybe due to my stonking great size 7 (US size 9) feet. I’m clearly not designed to drive a Lotus Esprit. And if you get that reference, you’re awesome.