I consider myself fairly picky when it comes to my shoes. I'm not exactly Sarah Jessica Parker, but I do like a nice shoe. Since being diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy though (read pain in the feet), picky has turned into down right gut-wrenching, thoughtful deliberation over every foot wear purchase I make. That's why this shoe makes me so happy. After looking at, and rejecting, about 5,000 pairs of shoes on-line, this shoe took home the trophy. I wanted a reasonable heel that was stable, with a platform that had cushioning in the footbed, was leather (I only buy leather shoes, but it seems harder to get them now, so many mfrs are going vegan), in a neutral color, that had sass. These came in grey, were totally adorable, and fit the bill in every way. From the day I got them, I put them on, wore them around the house just because they made me smile, and found them to be so versatile I could wear them with skirts, jeans, leggings, and dress slacks. They go with everything. If my husband reads this, he might get the idea I don't need any other shoes but these, which may technically be true, but we know that's never really the case.