These are actually comfortable. I wear a true 9, ordered that and fit great. Even room in the toe box, which surprised me. Typically pumps are toe squeezers on me, but not these. I probably wouldn't wear them all day bc the heel is higher than anything i own. The platform does help level it out but still high. They look nice, classy, not trampy. Although, it does matter how you wear them. I choose black skinnies vs. a dress. I got the black suede, they look nice, there was minor fading on one area of the toe, but nothing to complain about.