They were comfortable and they were true to size which sometimes varies w/ Steve Madden shoes. They are high and would probably be a lil difficult to walk in for the 5 inch & over heel novice. I din't find them to be heavy as another reviewer said but I'm sure the ankle strap def does help.  They have the no slip bottoms which I LOVE. They are a great addition to my shoe collection, glad I got em. Now just waiting for somewhere to wear em :)