I have been eying these boots for a long time. When they went down in price, I knew I had to have them. Upon receiving them, they are so comfortable. The first day I wore them to work, and spent the entire day in them, with no aches or pains (8.5 hour day). They do not have a platform in the front, so you are walking on the 4.5 heel. If you aren't used to your foot being arched that way for a while, or your ankles aren't used to heels, than I can see how this boot would not be comfortable. Luckily, I wear heels all the time, and these were a cinch.