This pair is exactly as you see in the picture. Very nice, very simple. As always, with all PLV shoes I own, I always size up by half. I am an 8, i always get an 8.5 and it is perfect. An 8 still works for me but there's no wiggle room so it is more painful and it takes so much uses before It adjusts. Getting half a size up is just perfect, not too big nor too small. Heel height is perfect. Discomfort on my first 2 uses, this goes with all shoes. I just keep bandages in hand. Wedges are good coz even though it's a high heel, it gives more support. This pair is sturdy. I own several PLV shoes and they all hold up really well.