In addition to the stable heel, the color makes these a real standout.  They are an unique shade of blue but they still match the other blues in my outfits.  Slightly rounded toe box means no toe-pinching, and they have enough cushion to stay comfortable all day (even after walking the cement sidewalk to several meetings).  I usually wear a 7.5 in a closed-toe shoe and the 8s are a perfect fit, so I'm guessing they run a little small.