These oxford pumps make a great addition to any shoe collection. I own the olive green pair (which is very accurate to the picture shown) and they fit perfectly and, for someone with a wider foot, are very comfortable. But like any pump or heel, they are not intended to be worn for long periods of time. The specifications say that the heel is 3" but I think its is more a 3 1/2" or 3 3/4" heel, but the heel is stacked so that helps a bit. There isn't much padding for the balls of your feet; but a gel insert should take care of that. I plan on wearing these with slacks and dress pants when I'm teaching.