Possession Velvet

I was a little surprised when I took the shoes out of the box at how bright blue they are. I was hoping for something a little bit darker and closer to navy, but it is what it is. I also have to say, as this is my second pair of jellies from Melissa, that I have to leave the shoes in the garage for about a month before I can wear them due to the smell. I know this is advertised as a feature, but for those of us with sensitive noses, the smell is really quite overwhelming. I certainly can't put them in my closet until they've been aired out for sometime.