Let me preface this review by telling you how much I *hate* heels. Strong passionate hatred for them. However, I work for a bank and black pumps are pretty much a banker's uniform. These are the best pair of heels I've ever owned. I wore them all day for 3 days straight at a conference and my feet never hurt. The cushioning is excellent and my heel does not slip out when I walk. They are high enough to look elegant but not so high that you're teetering. Great purchase, well worth the money.