Let me start by saying I only write reviews of products that I really love. This shoe is a fabulous shoe. I bought the black patent. It\'s a cute, stylish shoe. I read a couple reviews that said that the heel was too high, and that it was an uncomfortable shoe. I couldn\'t disagree more. I wore this shoe to a
wedding (brought
flats just in case the reviews were right). I never put my
flats on. I danced the entire night in these 4.5 inch
platforms. These shoes have a cushion right at the ball of the foot, which many of the reviews do not mention. I love these shoes. They can be dressed up or down. I would recommend ordering a half size up. A great shoe.