I wasn't aware of how steep these wedges were until they arrived. They're over 4 and a half inches, maybe even up to 5 inches in height. At first I was disappointed but now i've grown to LOVE these heels. If you're not used to heels this high (as i wasn't) just keep wearing them around the house til you're comfortable before venturing out into public. I can say I finally wore these out in public and walked literally a mile in them. I was impressed with how they held up and of course with the T-strap and light color they make your legs appear very long!