These boots are stylish with the platform heel and leather strap/buckle, plus they are so comfortable! I wore them for hours at a party and no issue. I'm someone who can't wear heals more than 2 inches without ball of foot or arch issues, but not with these boots. I only wish they came in more colors. I bought both the black and the Pine color (sort of a moss or army green color, a neutral so goes with everything.)