I bought these for my girlfriend. She's very petite (size 5). Shoe manufacturers don't change the height of their heels for smaller sizes. Consequently, the angle of a four inch heel is much higher for her than it would be for other women. These shoes have a lower heel, so she's able to walk in them and it looks like a higher heel on her. She says they're very comfortable, and I love the look of them. They appear to be well made.