These boots are SO cute. I adore the rouching and the buckles...both give the boots a unique look. They're very high, though..just a bit over 5 inches. The platform will help stabilize the height, but if you aren't used to very high heels, these probably aren't for you. I wear high heels all the time, and while I haven't worn these anywhere yet (only rec'd them yesterday), I think they're going to be about as comfortable as one could expect from a heel this high. I went down a half size based on reviews I've read online. I'm glad I did. While they feel just a tiny bit tight right out of the box, they're real leather, so they'll definitely loosen up as they're broken in. I got the brown and love them so much I briefly considered getting a second pair in another color. Then I glanced over the many, many shoes I already own, and decided against it, lol. I highly recommend these boots. Thanks Naughty Monkey and Amazon!