I recently purchased the black leather shoes, and love them. I don't wear heels that often, especially ones at that height. I wore them to my husband's Holiday party and they got noticed right away! I was able to wear them the whole time and thought they were pretty comfortable. The front platform helps because the front of your foot is already sitting high up, so your whole foot isn't bent at such a steep angle. I am thinking about buying them in the black patent leather now. I was pleased with the quality, and excited that I could wear a pair of heels that wouldn't leave me limping in a few hours. Love these shoes!