"I love these shoes! I tend to like shoes that stand out, but that doesn't work so well for job interviews. These are perfect in that they're black and basic, but the little detail on the back makes them pop. I can wear them just as well with a suit as I can with a pair of skinny jeans. Like any shoe, they were stiff when I got them, but they broke in perfectly and are super, super comfortable. The heel is the perfect height to wear all day or all night and not feel like to want to walk home barefoot. I've worn these shoes so much, I"m actually buying another pair to have when my current ones aren't wearable any more! As to the point about the heel tip, yes, they did wear down really fast, but it's $10 to get new tips that will last the normal length of time."