This shoe is very beautiful but the heel is way too high for the arch of the foot. Maybe if it had a platform it would make the shoes more comfortable. I am getting a padding for the ball of my feet as the design puts too much pressure on the feet. hopefully that helps because I really love this shoes and don't want to part with it. A previous reviewer said there was a design defect which i agree with, one strap is a little too lose and cannot be adjusted. Maybe if it was one inch shorter it would be perfect but it really need more padding to make the shoes more comfortable.