I will admit that I often order shoes online and they almost always go back because of poor fit. These shoes are so comfortable though. They have a slight platform in the front which makes the height less painful plus they are really flattering. I ordered the natural patent color which is a great neutral and goes with just about everything. I've only gotten blisters from the shoes once, and that was after 3 hours of walking and being on my feet - which I expect from any pair of heels. The bottoms of the shoes have withstood a lot of use and I never fear that they are too 'slippery' as sometimes happens with other heels.