This is first pair of non cheapy high heels. I hoped by spending more I would get a better shoe. These were more than double what I had spent in the past. I'm here to say it was money WELL spent. These shoes are so much better made, have a much better fit and are MUCH easier to walk in. I'll never buy cheap shoes again. I have massive amounts of confidence wearing these. They are vastly sturdier and better made than any I've worn. I should say this.. I'm a man, a construction worker wearing a size 10.5 work boot. I wear a size 12 in women's. These fit perfect. My wife likes to dress me and go out. It fun, but I like it a little too much, I'm afraid. She got 5" heels for me. I thought I would never walk in them. I learned, but these shoes are 200% easier than the cheap ones. I an totally confident in these. They just feel so much more solid and dependable. And comfortable. I absolutely love them! Now I'm sounding like a girl.