These shoes are pretty high, but the platform is high too, so the ratio is doable. I am a hairdresser and wore them all day on a Saturday. By the end of the day I was ready to take them off, but was not screaming about it. I think Jessica Simpson shoes are all really well made. The sole is rubber for great 'grip' factor. The only thing I will say negative, and the reason for only 4 stars, is the little piece of leather that sticks up the back of the leg...it rubbed my skin...but I also fixed it easily enough by putting a small piece of mole skin in there...no more 'rub'.