Thanks all for chiming in. Still pondering these. And that alone should make me back away from purchasing, but they are Donald J Pliner at a good price, so I can't!!
Suz, I appreciate your level head about the peep toe. Here's the thing. They're definitely not good for wearing at home (Maine) after October, but work travel will definitely take me to warmer points -- and likely to Texas or Florida or California in November, January, February .... wouldn't these work in those places at those times?
One800Mom, I hear you -- it does mean pedis in the winter. Bummer.
Beth, thanks for commenting on them working with my style. I really appreciate that.