"I love heels but in recent years had given up wearing them, except for basic black ones , becasue all that was available were skinny heels. These shoes have a substatial heel,which is very comfortable and easy to wear. They were a bit short ,I had to go up a half size,but other wise were all that I expected. Purple is my fav color and I have been looking for just this type of shoe for six months.I often found the color but not the type of heel."