These shoes remind me of the classic pumps from the 40s. The heel is high enough to be sexy, the toe is tapered yet roomy, the ball of the foot area of the shoe (what is that called?) is not slanted - it's actually flat, and the heel is solid and kind of a tapered/chunky. All these qualities make a sexy, COMFORTABLE, and versatile pump. Being someone who usually removes my heels the instant I feel it's socially acceptable, or in the car on the way home - the fact that I have been able to wear these all day is incredible to me. I have even run to catch the train in these, and I still finished the day in them! The cheetah pattern on the inside of the shoe is sexy too. I got the eggplant color (BEAUTIFUL!), and I plan to get a few more pairs before some less comfortable trend bumps these off the radar. I suggest you do too.