I guess I expect shoes that are this expensive to be comfortable. These have comfortable enough soles, but they are hard to walk in if you're used to regular wedge heels or even pumps. They look really good though. The wooden base is this beautiful warm color, like a piece of mid-century modern furniture. And the leather strap is the good kind of leather, like the strap of a designer purse. So guess what? I wear them anyway. Even though I have an embarrassing fall at least twice a day.