"These boots look amazing!! I got a ton of compliments on them, but the heel is more like 5 1/2" high. I had to lean back to make sure I wouldn't fall forward they were so high. The shaft is very tight around your calf. If you have larger calves I wouldn't buy these. I'm 5'5" 135lbs and they were tight on me. I wore these to a x-mas party and danced a lot. My feet hurt so badly by the end of the night, worse than I've ever felt. These are good for a sit down dinner or quick night out. I'll wear them again but not out dancing or anywhere where I have to stand. It's a shame because they are the coolest looking boots I've ever owned. It's a sacrifice ladies!!!"