This shoe is good, if you know what to expect. Funtasma by Pleaser is essentially a line of costume shoes. That said, these are good, especially for the price. They certainly look the part, and oh boy do they! They are very sexy and super shiny (in black patent). I bought these for a photo shoot and they will definitely do the trick.

They do have a hidden platform, which to me looks to be about 3/4". That helps with the height of the heel. However, this isn't a shoe in which I would want to stand all day. I find that the shape of the shaft, when laced tightly, actually forces the ankle into a slightly awkward position. When sitting or not resting my full weight on my foot, I can't tell. Yet, when I stand, it's almost as if my ankle is bent slightly back (like it would be if you stood with your knees locked). It's not terribly uncomfortable and wearing them is stretching that a little, but it is a drawback.

Lastly, I wanted to comment on the size. Typically, in heels, I take a size 7, whereas I'll size up to 7.5 for sneakers or boots. I ordered the 7 in this shoe and it fits well, even allowing for thin socks. It's not so loose that it would be problematic for me to wear them with stockings, either. The 7 was just right. I think, however, that if you have large or athletic calves, this shoe might be a little problematic. I have very tiny calves and these fit me well, although there is some room in the lacing to accommodate a wider leg.