"I purchased this shoe for a wedding. The bow was perfect with the dress I planned to wear. I was deeply concerned with the height of the heel, 4 ¼ inches without a platform, as 3 inches is my preferred heel height. The shoe arrived and I was pleased with the weight of the shoe. The shoe is heavy/sturdy, I managed to wear the shoes for the entire day. I even stood for a large portion of this time. I needed to pack them in a duffel bag and was delighted that the bows have boning in them to keep them from becoming misshapen. I am more than pleased with these shoes."