"I like mid-low, thicker non-wedge heels with an almond toe and this is the shoe. Given the medium heel height, these are remarkably comfortable. The velvet is a versatile but unexpected touch, without any frilly or needless gimmicks. I receive compliments on them whenever I wear them, even women asking me where I got them. They are very stable, so much so that they have been my primary practice ballroom shoe (they have a soft non-rubber sole but it wears down quickly) - I'll be buying another pair and converting my originals to just dance shoes as they have gotten scuffed a bit. They seem to be well-made too, as reasonably priced, comfortable black heels go!"