I honestly didn't see how a 4 inch heel could be comfortable, but lo and behold, it totally is! The hidden
platform really puts the heel height more around 3 inches. The leather ruffle is stitched in tight, so you don't have to worry about it 'unruffling', a problem I have had with some inexpensive knock-offs bought locally. The ankle strap has enough holes in it to go around my toothpick ankles, which is nice. The only minor problem I encountered is that the heel is still a bit loose, so I solved it by purchasing $4 worth of heel pads. I will be wearing these with my black
pants, and they look totally cute peeking out from under the hem. Oh, and also, my order was magically shipped overnight, which was a nice surprise when I came
home from work the very next day and there were my super cute shoes! Thanks, Zappos! Loving the customer service.