These shoes are so  COMFORTABLE!!!! The platform makes this shoe so walkable which is just what I needed--I am no longer willing to teeter around in 4 inch heels with no cushion on the foot-bed. The platform is 2 inches thick which makes these shoes no less comfortable than my 2 inch heels. PERFECT for a night out! I am taking half a star off because the bottom is so slick I fell when trying them out at home and the gold could look a little more expensive, but I do not regret purchasing these shoes; I have a feeling they are going to become my go to for rare nights out on the town. I wear an 8 and my foot is wide-ish; I ordered an 8 and they fit great.