"I bought these shoes in gold glitter and they are the most beautiful shoes I've ever seen. They are made well to pinch together a bit at the sides of the heel to secure it without rubbing on the back. That said, They run fairly narrow up front in the toes and longer in the back so I had to get a size 6 instead of the size 5.5 I wanted just to fit my toes more comfortably. I will pad the heel to help it stay in place and that should do the trick. I am wearing them in a wedding in a few weeks and can't wait. I can't imagine a more beautiful shoe!"