"Recently wore these shoes to an all day/evening event with lots of walking, standing & dancing. The 1 inch heel gives a dress-up look, and also perfect for all day comfort. The ankle straps though comfortable, seemed short making them difficult to buckle (I have normal size ankles, anyone with a thicker ankle may not be able to wrap the strap & buckle). This is one pair of dress shoes that won't get lost in the back of the closet."