These shoes are even better than the photograph.  I LOVE them!!  I will say that there wasn't an 8.5 so I went with a 9 and I am sure glad I did!!  They are comfy and don't seem as high as they are due to the platform.  I haven't worn them out yet, but I'm sure they will be fine.  I went on a shoe buying binge if you read my other reviews and I have yet to find one that doesn't fit perfectly and aren't gorgeous.  These got here 3 days before they were supposed to as well, although I've almost come to expect that with Amazon.  I love shopping with Amazon for this reason, among others.  I recommend this shoe highly.  It is sexy and fun!!