First off, don't believe the bad reviews on the quality of these shoes as I personally have owned them over a year and mine still look almost new after alot of wear. From one reviewers pictures and subsequent review the heels are all trashed, but this review also doesn't mention particulars like how much the person weighed (weight takes a heavy toll on shoes and breaks them down very fast), how they used the shoe etc. As I said, I have had mine for over a year and as a teacher do alot of walking and mine still look and feel almost new. The styling is also beautiful and I love how they are not super low cut so I can wear sock liners. Of course my favorite part is that they come in wide for my super wide feet. A great shoe that is well made and lasts!