I have a horrible track record with heels - I tend to destroy them in a very short amount of time. I was trying to be more careful with this pair. I've only worn them once or twice, but they still look like the day I bought them - so far so good. Since it had been about a year since I had worn heels, it was difficult to walk in. I felt like I was wearing heels for the first time. They are a bit higher than I expected. Are they comfortable - yes, but they could be better. Because another review said to order a size up, I did, and they're still a little too snug. They do look great, but I wouldn't recommend wearing them all day.