I have been wearing high heels for years. The problems I run into are two-fold: even the most expensive heels are prone to chips and scuffing, and it's hard to find that elusive well-fitting, good-looking shoe that stays comfortable for hours.

The black Julia pumps are my second Riverberry purchase, and I'm such a happy customer. Where else can you get such a well-made product for under $50? Nowhere, I think, and I've looked. I can wear these guys all day, and they're super cute.

That being said, these don't look like the photo. There's no stitching at the edges. They're a very matte black, no shine at all, so they don't look like leather. You could probably apply a little bit of character with black shoe polish. I was surprised to receive the gel heel liners and foot cushions. I ordered these at my normal size, so they won't fit with liners in. I never noticed that these heels have an elastic band on the inside to ensure a good fit. The extra heel tips are also a plus.