"I needed a heeled dressy sandal to walk our daughter across the football field during the Homecoming game at our high school. I was looking for something with a wedge bottom, but did not trust myself with a high platform. When I walked in the store and saw this shoe, I new it was the shoe I was looking for! I tried it on, it fit perfectly and was very comfortable as well. These are now my "go to" black sandals for a dressier look."