"Not only are these shoes absolutely gorgeous and beautifully crafted, they are surprisingly comfortable, in part because the heel is just a bit thicker than some of my other stilettos of similar quality. The pointy toe is a nice balance -- I like a good long one sometimes, but not necessarily in a stiletto and these are not even the slightest bit pinchy. I have the grey ones which are a perfect neutral to go with a multitude of colors."