I ordered these recently for an upcoming trip, where I plan on doing lots of walking. I love the way they look, and I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they were when they got here! The heel is stylish, but is not very high at all. Also the straps are stretchy and don't cut at the skin. There's even some arch support, which isn't quite enough for my high arches, but it's going to be helpful I'm sure.