"What initially attracted me to these shoes was the nice gold color. It's easy for gold, strappy, stiletto sandals to look less than classy but this was a good gold. Not too shiny or glittery. I was looking for something that didn't scream Vegas and this fit the bill. The heel is quite high so it can be rough on the balls of your feet but it's a good heel. I'm sure if you put an insert in the shoe in the ball areas that would help a lot. Also, the thickness of the straps actually make the shoe more comfortable and feel very secure on your foot. All this said though, it was the price that sealed the deal for me. $60 is an awesome deal."