This shoe proved to be very pretty more than the photo shows (purchased black) and very comfortable! I wore this shoe to a formal 10th anniversary party. The night included dancing, and more dancing.  I was a little skeptical about the comfort level...but this shoe was comfortable, from the time I put it on, walking from the car to the venue, sitting at the dinner table, and through the dancing.  The shoe is sturdy as well as pretty.  I would buy it again.